Sandra I. Vargas Rodríguez

• Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Conducted monthly reconciliation of the accounts receivable ledger to ensure accuracy.
• Maintained accurate records of all accounts receivable transactions.
• Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
• Completed daily accounts receivable ledger reconciliations.
• Verified validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments and from customers.
• Negotiated payment plans with past due customers while ensuring full compliance with company policies.
• Assisted in month-end closing process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
• Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data.
• Prepared monthly aging reports for review by management.
• Received and input receivables payments in compliance with internal financial procedures.
• Investigated and resolved customer inquiries regarding billing issues or discrepancies.
• Initiated legal or collection agency intervention for severely overdue accounts.
• Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
• Streamlined accounts receivable processes through automation, enhancing efficiency.
• Developed and enforced policies regarding credit and collections to minimize risk.
• Led a team of accounts receivable specialists, providing training and performance evaluations.
• Reconciled daily cash receipts and applied payments to the appropriate accounts.
• Facilitated internal and external audits related to accounts receivable.
• Analyzed trends in customer payment patterns to identify potential issues early.
• Implemented effective billing procedures, reducing errors and improving customer satisfaction.
• Summarized receivables by maintaining invoice accounts and coordinated monthly transfers to accounts receivable accounts.
• Managed entire accounts receivable process, ensuring timely invoicing and collection activities.
• Monitored delinquent accounts and initiated collection efforts as needed.
• Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
• Led a team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.

• Managed AR operations, coordinating staff workflows, and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
• Provided timely actuals, forecast and budget data for IT and corporate management.
• Controlled revenue collection systems to maintain information quality and integrity.
• Participated in special projects related to improving operational efficiencies within the department.
• Managed accounts receivable collections process by monitoring customer payments and following up with customers on past due invoices.
• Provided technical guidance to staff on accounting issues related to revenue recognition.
• Identified opportunities to improve processes through automation or improved controls over data accuracy.
• Reviewed and analyzed financial reports and accounts receivable records to identify discrepancies.
• Assisted Controller with implementing new software systems related to finance and accounting operations.
• Contacted customers to collect outstanding payments, negotiated installment methods, and processed payments.

• Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
• Reviewed financial documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintained general ledger accounts and conducted routine entries and reconciliations.
• Provided support for accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing, and payment posting.
• Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
• Delivered superior level of customer service to small business clients.
• Checked figures and postings for correct entry and proper codes.
• Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
• Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
• Created and submitted invoices according to the financial schedule.
• Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits.
• Reconciled bank statements to ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

• Maintained a thorough understanding of business processes, auditing standards, related risk and control frameworks specifically for the Human Resources area
• Review of policies, procedures and documentation in order to identify the needs for improvement and growth of the Human Resources function, as well as to ensure compliance with the everchanging norms and regulations
• Initiated discussions with clients for further understanding of business unit and identified potential areas of audit impact
• Planned and coordinated the initial audit to determine the adequacy of the company's system of internal control
• Designed and performed audit tests to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of these controls
• Reviewed work papers as completed by staff, validating exceptions and the feasibility of suggested resolutions
• Prepared reports on results of audits and made recommendations for control and operational improvements to management
• Initiated discussion of exceptions with Management and audit client

Assisted with oversight of key financial and operational projects for public institutions.

• Provide the client with a comprehensive range of business-based assistance, including client counseling in a variety of areas. Organize and maintain financial documents, reports, and data. Assist management and auditors in the compilation, revision, and reporting of accounts payable in preparation for financial statements.
• Review accounting records to evaluate accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Tasks consist of:

• Perform interviews with key personnel in order to obtain an understanding of the accounts payable procedures.
• Examine and/or compare system reports to identify unrecorded transactions in order to determine if they should be included in accounts payable or accrued liabilities, based on when the goods or services were received.
• Perform a validity and reliability test on the provided information related to open invoices, processed payments, and/or credits, and performed procedures, using computer-assisted audit techniques in order to identify and report incongruence or duplicated transactions.
• Perform interviews with key personnel in areas with findings.
• Trade accounts payable balances to the agency, State of Condition, are to be included in the year-end financial statements, and any differences should be identified and reported to management.

• Overseen areas of the accounting department including accounts payable, budgeting & forecast, purchasing and system administration functions
• Some of the task I was responsible of were:
• Tax compliance related to state and municipal sales tax filling and payment processing
• Purchases validation utilizing commercial invoice, packing list and receiving
• Tracing of purchase transactions, reconciliation and payment processing of the company credit card
• Make appropriate recommendations that would help increasing business capital and benefits
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical files related to accounting data, financial documents and related reports

• Assist the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury on the Collection Department and complete the following duties: maintaining credit history files, documenting daily collections activity, maximizing cash receipts, and overseeing customer payment statuses
• Some of the task I was responsible of were:
• Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries and concerns in an understanding manner or direct them to the appropriate persons
• Analyze customer accounts to determine whether it is considered delinquent
• Setting up payment arrangement when necessary
• Collect and apply fines and/or interests according to applicable regulations
• Issue debt or tax compliance certifications either for individuals or corporations