AP Supervisor - University Mechanical and Engineering Contractors - El Cajon/CA
(2025-07)
- Lead AP team and supervised full-cycle Accounts Payable operations
- Developed and maintained AP procedures, internal controls, and workflow documentation to ensure adherence to company policies, audit standards, and financial protocols (OCR implementation – which reduced processing time 30%)
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors and suppliers while partnering with project managers, field staff, and internal departments (such as Labor Compliance) to resolve financial issues and support operational objectives.
- Led, trained, and mentored accounts payable staff by coordinating recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and continuous development to maintain a high-performing and knowledgeable team.
AP Lead/Staff Accountant - University Mechanical and Engineering Contractors - El Cajon/CA
(2022-05 - 2025-07)
- Oversee high-volume AP processing (200-300 invoices/week), ensuring accuracy in vendor payments and expense reimbursements.
- Reconcile AP/AR ledgers, ensuring all invoices, receipts, and payment records are properly documented.
- Manage multi-state sales and use tax, business licenses, and regulatory filings.
- Assist in month-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Develop and implement AP process improvements, reducing inefficiencies, and enhancing workflow automation.
- Collaborate with internal teams to monitor contract compliance, purchase orders, and rental agreements.
- Process and report monthly Union reports (Local 206, DC16 and Local 105)
Staff Accountant - Hazard Constructions - San Diego/CA
(2022-01 - 2022-05)
- Managed rental equipment AP, ensuring accurate coding, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Processed weekly check runs and ensured vendors met compliance requirements (lien releases, insurance, etc.).
- Conducted bank and petty cash reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
- Assisted with prepaid asset amortization, accrued liabilities, and loan payment processing.
- Prepare and amortize prepaid assets and accrued liabilities schedules for posting to General Ledger.
Financial/Accounting analyst - Posner Consulting Group - San Diego/CA
(2019-11 - 2022-01)
- Managed full-cycle AP/AR functions, ensuring timely payments and accurate bookkeeping.
- Prepared and presented financial reports to executives, including cash flow and variance analysis.
- Processed bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 25+ employees across various HR platforms.
- Developing and presenting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for executives and stakeholders.
- Conducted financial analysis for corporate and client projects, supporting strategic decision-making.
Senior Accounting analyst - Societe Generale Financial - Sao Paulo/Brazil
(2015-05 - 2016-04)
- Developed budget forecasts and cost-saving strategies, reducing tax expenses by over $500K.
- Managed GL reconciliations, month-end close, and variance analysis.
- Designed a system to improve daily journal entry routines, increasing efficiency by 40%.
Accounting analyst - BMW Financial Services - Sao Paulo/Brazil
(2010-01 - 2015-05)
- Managed manual and electronic payment processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Developed a bank reconciliation system, improving payment accuracy and reporting timelines.
- Ensured compliance with Brazilian government financial regulations.
- Provide ad hoc and periodic reports and business analysis to the management
