Summary
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Work History
Education
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Recognitions and Awards
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Sugein M. Crespo Rivera

Rio Grande

Summary

Enterprising, diligent and technically skilled Accounts Payable Accountant known for accuracy, attention to detail, and timeliness in managing disbursement functions. A/P career spans 27 years of experience in financial and banking institutions. Organized and analytical with a keen eye for the detection of errors and omissions. Committed to top quality work, accuracy and the timely delivery of projects and reports. Ability to perform under the pressure of multi-task assignments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

BANCO POPULAR DE PR
01.2015 - Current
  • Managed full-cycle accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency to meet deadlines
  • Assist other units in their requests and resolve their doubts regarding the invoice payment process
  • Assist the supervisor by covering his responsibilities in his absence, fulfilling the daily tasks of assisting employees, preparing statistics, and distributing tasks
  • Record keeping of unused checks and perform the inventory of checks in the vault
  • Conduct monthly and quarterly end-closing activities such as performing weekly analysis of the assigned GL accounts for Popular Bank in the US and Puerto Rico, preparing accruals to recognize expenses within the corresponding month, making expense reclassifications, and explaining variances
  • Take necessary follow-up action to ensure that every vendor is being properly paid; audit records and supporting documents to ensure that all entries and adjustments are entered properly
  • Verify accuracy in amount, compliance, and signature authority
  • Investigate and resolve various payment issues requiring careful discussion and research through records, entries, and documents.

Accounts Payable Supervisor/Accounts Payable Specialist

DORAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
01.1995 - 03.2015
  • Promoted to supervise accounts payable operations for the organization, including payment of invoices, proofing of checks, and communication with outside vendors
  • Provided effective management of payables service to the organization and served as the primary backup to the accounts payable manager.

Accounts Payable Specialist

DORAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
01.2007 - 01.2015

Accounts Payable Specialist

DORAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
01.1995 - 01.2005

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting -

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
05.2027

Accounting Studies -

UNIVERSIDAD DEL ESTE
12.2004

Office And Computer Specialist Diploma -

INSTITUTO EDUCACION UNIVERSAL
08.1996

Skills

  • Complex Problem Solving

  • Variance Analysis

  • Team Supervision

  • Customer Service

  • Account Reconciliation

  • General Ledger Entries

Recognitions and Awards

Conecta Award

December 2019

Nominated and awarded amongst 7k employees for service excellence and customer satisfaction.


Commitment and Dedication Recognition Award

2022 - Demonstrating commitment to assume the responsibilities and abilities assuming the responsibility of a leader covering for 4 months the tasks of a supervisor during his absence


2019- Demonstrating my commitment and dedication, standing out among other employees in the unit.

Timeline

Accountant

BANCO POPULAR DE PR
01.2015 - Current

Accounts Payable Specialist

DORAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
01.2007 - 01.2015

Accounts Payable Supervisor/Accounts Payable Specialist

DORAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
01.1995 - 03.2015

Accounts Payable Specialist

DORAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
01.1995 - 01.2005

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting -

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Accounting Studies -

UNIVERSIDAD DEL ESTE

Office And Computer Specialist Diploma -

INSTITUTO EDUCACION UNIVERSAL
Sugein M. Crespo Rivera