US Accounts Payable Manager

Deacero USA, Inc

Jun 2010 - Present · 13 yrs 3 mos

Houston, Texas Area

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EXPERIENCE​​​

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US Accounts Payable Manager
Deacero USA Inc. / January 2023 - PRESENT

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• Accomplished redesign and management of Accounts Payable structure, centralizing processes using the modules available in the in-house ERP. Implemented ongoing financial enhancements, utilizing Power BI for data analysis and KPI reporting. Enhanced vendor relations, streamlined communication between stakeholders, and automated processes.

Local AP Manager | EA to CEO
Deacero USA Inc. / August 2019 – January 2023

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• Enhanced multi-million-dollar Accounts Payable, optimizing and securing ERP-based P2P processes by instituting punchout, minimizing and securing credit card purchases, and implementing scheduled audits. Utilized Visio for streamlined workflow mapping. Led the charge to ensure tax compliance, identified areas of opportunity, and worked toward enhancing local AP operation. 

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EA to CEO | Office Manager
Deacero USA Inc. / April 2018 – August 2019

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• Maintained the executive calendar, and generated reports. Managed international travel arrangements, and expense reconciliation, conducted research, obtained insights, and coordinated events and meetings for the CEO. Implemented a Kanban system for office supply purchases and instituted efficient processes to ensure efficient office management and maintenance activities. 

Accounts Payable Associate | HR Support 
Deacero USA Inc. / April 2017 – August 2018

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• Contributed to seamless onboarding and payroll integration, aligning new hires. Conducted negotiations with temp agencies and oversaw insurance concerns. Demonstrated adeptness in communication by curating the monthly newsletter and orchestrating the inaugural Health Fair. Directed company-wide events, offering HR support and solutions to employees.

Accounts Payable Associate | Logistics Assistant | Office Assistant
Deacero USA Inc. / June 2010 – August 2018

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• Performed essential month-end closures, and annual inventory for FP, RM, and SP warehouses. Managed project budgets and fixed assets, overseeing provisions, amortizations, and reclassifications. Skillfully processed credit applications, balanced general ledger accounts, and conducted credit card purchase audits. Scheduled RMA returns, reported FP inventory, and efficiently managed invoicing, vendor relations, and payments. Also secured city operating permits and contributed to successful event planning.

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Notable Accomplishments

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• Revamped accounts payable procedures through centralization, standardization, and optimization, aligning with company policies. This initiative led to heightened cash flow, improved vendor relations, and decreased fraud risk.

• Effectively introduced ongoing enhancement tactics to financial operations, resulting in optimized P2P processes.

• Directed a 10-member team, establishing a sustainable framework fostering growth, continuous enhancement, and work-life equilibrium, and mitigated knowledge loss risk.

• Utilized Power BI, Visio, and knowledge of API and EDI connections to enhance decision-making, gain insight into bottlenecks, and streamline processes.

• Participated in the rollout for Concur, successfully created, and configured the profiles, and designed and led training sessions for ~200 employees while managing the reporting.

• Planned, designed, budgeted, and managed an entire office remodel.

• Created a library of training videos that are now shared company-wide.

• Consolidated FedEx accounts and secured volume-based special rates, resulting in cost savings.

• Achieved substantial office expense reduction through supply and service rate negotiations, along with implementing new operational tools and systems. Additionally, effectively mitigated significant risk areas.

• Coordinated the implementation of Punchout services for our organization for major vendors like Amazon, Grainger, and Home Depot.