Accounts Payable / Purchasing - V&M Aerospace - Los Angeles, CA
(2024-09 - 2026-01)
- Processed and coded high-volume vendor invoices according to company policies
- Performed 3-way matching of purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices
- Resolved invoice discrepancies through vendor and internal department communication
- Issued vendor payments via check, ACH, and wire transfers
- Maintained vendor files including W-9s and tax documentation
- Assisted with month-end and year-end AP reporting and reconciliations
- Supported audits by preparing required AP documentation
- Monitored aging reports and followed up on outstanding credits and issues
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated pricing and delivery terms
- Created and tracked purchase orders using ERP systems
- Monitored inventory levels and supported cost-saving initiatives
- Ensured purchasing compliance with company and legal standards
HR Assistant / Quality Control (Part-Time) - Sister Sister Company – Space-Lok - Gardena, CA
(2025-09 - 2025-12)
- Assisted HR with processing job applications through Indeed
- Organized, separated, and scanned documents for quality control
Accounts Payable Clerk - The Children's Collective - Los Angeles, CA
(2023-07 - 2023-10)
- Processed vendor payments accurately and on schedule
- Performed detailed data entry and GL coding
- Set up 1099 vendors and maintained W-9 documentation
- Managed vendor communication and resolved payment issues
- Prepared and mailed weekly check runs
- Monitored aging reports and followed up on stale checks
- Collaborated with accounting team to maintain accurate financial records
Customer Solutions Representative (Accounts Payable) - UPS Supply Chain Solutions - Los Angeles, CA
(2022-02 - 2023-05)
- Managed 10 accounts handling all incoming and outgoing transactions
- Processed invoices including GST and recorded payments
- Tracked and reconciled company credits
- Reviewed expenses, purchase orders, and invoices for accuracy
- Reconciled monthly payable reports
Accounts Payable Clerk - Kedren Community Health Center - Los Angeles, CA
(2021-09 - 2022-01)
- Matched, entered, processed, and paid invoices in a timely manner
- Ensured AP packages met federal, state, and company compliance standards
- Processed payments via manual checks, ACH, and Positive Pay
- Handled vendor discrepancies, credit memos, and follow-ups
- Researched and resolved internal and external AP inquiries
Accounting Specialist - Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority - Los Angeles, CA
(2021-02 - 2021-09)
- Reconciled invoices and verified financial data accuracy
- Assisted with compliance reviews under uniform guidance regulations
- Analyzed financial data and generated business reports
- Supported lead accountants and compliance managers on special projects
Accounts Payable Specialist - Cannabiz Temp (Project Cannabis) - Culver City, CA
(2020-02 - 2021-02)
- Managed full-cycle Accounts Payable including matching, batching, and coding invoices
- Prepared weekly vendor payments and recorded transactions in QuickBooks
- Reconciled monthly vendor statements and resolved discrepancies
- Processed employee expense reimbursements
- Maintained A/P and A/R files and financial records
- Assisted with invoicing, credit memos, and statements
- Received payments and prepared bank deposits
- Processed A/R entries and maintained customer accounts
Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract Assignment) - Manpower (FabFitFun) - West Hollywood, CA
(2020-01 - 2020-02)
- Received and verified invoices and requisitions
- Performed three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
- Entered invoice data for payment processing
- Prepared batch control reports
- Processed and mailed vendor checks
- Maintained updated vendor files
Purchasing Assistant (Contract Assignment) - Royal Truck Body - Carson, CA
(2019-04 - 2019-10)
- Made purchasing decisions in accordance with company procedures
- Collaborated with departments to clarify requisitions and specifications
- Placed orders for materials, supplies, and services
- Researched vendors and prepared bid specifications
- Resolved order issues and tracked deliveries
Administrative Assistant / Order Entry (Contract Assignment) - Cypress MFG & Distribution - Gardena, CA
(2018-11 - 2019-03)
- Entered and maintained data in company databases
- Created adjusted invoices for shortages and discrepancies
- Communicated with sales departments and maintained vendor files
- Applied credit memos and updated receivables
- Created invoices and manifests for shipment
Purchasing Assistant - Artnaturals - Gardena, CA
(2018-02 - 2018-07)
- Managed communication with vendors regarding purchase orders
- Coordinated with Accounts Payable to process invoices
- Created purchase orders for stock and non-stock items
- Tracked open orders and ensured timely deliveries
- Maintained purchasing records and vendor performance data
Mail Carrier - United States Postal Service - Inglewood, CA
(2016-01 - 2018-01)
- Sorted, delivered, and collected mail and packages
- Provided customer service and handled payment transactions
Purchasing Assistant / Buyer - National Technical Systems (formerly Wyle Laboratories) - El Segundo, CA
(2002-04 - 2015-07)
- Managed purchase orders and vendor communications across multiple locations
- Assisted AP with invoice verification and approvals
- Maintained procurement records including cost and supplier performance
- Compared bids, negotiated pricing, and placed supplier orders
- Purchased materials, supplies, equipment, and services
