Overview
Goal-oriented finance manager with proven expertise in driving efficiency and implementing process improvements in a multi-national environment. Managed accounts payable, customer service and collection team functions in a fast-paced high tech environment of a publicly traded corporation while delivering superior customer service. Managed Accounts Payable and Payroll in a growing real estate environment. Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) within International Accounts Payable Professionals (IAPP) organization. Core competencies include:
Accounts Payable
Procurement
Problem Collections
Cash Management/Forecasting
International W/H Taxes
Acquisition Integration
Accounts Receivable
Regulatory Compliance
Process Improvements
Payroll
Specialties: Accounts Payable, management, Sarbanes Oxley processes, accruals, customer service, acquisitions, vendor relations, cash management, procurement transactions, Accounts Receivable, cash applications, billing, credit, administrative support, general ledger, Microsoft excel, Microsoft powerpoint, Microsoft word, Oracle, NetSuite
Shared Services Manager @ Working Manager of Accounts Payable and Payroll departments.
• Responsible for accurate and timely month end and quarter end closing pertaining to Accounts Payable and Payroll, including Payroll Journal Entries
• Created and successfully rolled out AP Trending Report to ensure completeness of company liabilities accounted for at month end to adhere to SOX compliance
• Assist Controller/Treasurer with daily cash requirements
• Responsible for Monthly entries and Reconciliation and Quarterly Payout of Investor Deferred Compensation and Loan Payables
• Responsible for Reconciliation of Investor accounts in Wind Down Status From July 2013 to Present (2 years 6 months) Accounts Payable Manager / Travel Manager @ Worked then Managed all aspects of Accounts Payable globally (beginning May 2010) including Employee Expense Reports.
Significant accomplishments include:
• Successfully integrated global AP function in 4 countries (UK, APAC, GMY, SWE) which decreased the total cost of outside accounting bureaus.
• Led the global implementation and roll out of an upgraded Concur Expense system which includes a self-booking tool and robust reporting capabilities.
• Instrumental in bursting a bi-weekly report to all Business Intelligence Managers providing real time departmental expense in order to compare to their budget.
• Successfully integrated daily imports of Concur expenses into Netsuite to provide for real-time analysis.
• Successfully transitioned the day-to-day Accounts Payable activities to outside 3rd party
• Positively affected cash on Intercompany Transfers by watching/transferring current cash balances in foreign currency accounts to prevent FX charges. Also worked with outside 3rd party to achieve best rates available by entering profit orders prior to date cash is required. Achieved savings of $6,174 in May 2011. From December 2009 to June 2013 (3 years 7 months) Global Shared Services Manager @ Managed all aspects of Accounts Payable and Collections including related cash management. Significant accomplishments include:
• Successfully documented and implemented processes and procedures in 2003 as required under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act resulting in no material deficiencies being uncovered in subsequent testing for AP or AR.
• Led the integration of accounts payable function on two acquisitions.
• Provided more timely cash requirements and reporting and increased corporate control by implementing the AP system, process and procedures for the Brazil and Mexico subsidiaries.
• Successfully integrated Global AP function of 16 countries in Asia Pacific and the United Kingdom with North America and Latin America while reducing headcount globally.
• Reduced billing statement cycle time from 4 days to 3 hours by implementing electronic statements of customer AR accounts allowing for redeployment of staff.
• Reduced invoice processing time and improved vendor relations by championing and implementing best practices in AP, including PO 3-way matching on service invoices and vendor direct deposit.
• Positively impacted company profitability by managing quarterly cash collection for North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific and United Kingdom and exceeding quarterly collection targets for 10 of the past 12 quarters.
• Supported revenue recognition requirements by performing accurate and timely credit reviews.
Supported revenue recognition requirements by performing accurate and timely credit reviews. From February 2001 to November 2009 (8 years 10 months) Accounts Payable, Customer Service and Procurement Manager @ Developed and managed customer service team to respond to all incoming calls and e-mails. Significant contributor on the team roll-out of Oracle Accounts Payable systems and Ariba procurement systems while simultaneously managing staff of 20 in Accounts Payable, Customer Service and Procurement departments of this $30+ billion dollar company. Significant accomplishments included:
• Promoted cross-training throughout AP, Customer Service and Procurement functions by creating an internal training program focusing on improving business operations, policies and processes.
• Maximized employee productivity by ensuring the processing of 100% of vendor invoices within 48 hours.
• Achieved greater investment sweep opportunities by maintaining a 95% utilization of weekly cost forecasts. From August 1996 to February 2001 (4 years 7 months) Contractor - Accounts Payable @ Processed invoices in accounts payable for Dell Computer Corporation. Significant accomplishments included:
• Consistently met or exceeded productivity and quality metrics.
• Provided accurate cash requirements and month end accrual information.
• Executed weekly payment batches and distributed checks as required. From November 1995 to August 1996 (10 months) Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper @ Assisted CPA, managed accounts payable and receivable for corporate and provided administrative support to company owner. Significant accomplishments included:
• Posted, balanced and closed 11 sets of corporate books on a monthly basis
• Prepared up to 46 corporate tax returns yearly
• Prepared manual real estate and depreciation schedules for year end taxes
Technical Experience
Skilled in: Microsoft Applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Oracle 11i Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger
NetSuite Accounts Payable
Ariba Application
Quickbooks Accounts Payable and General Ledger
ADP From August 1992 to November 1995 (3 years 4 months)
Vicki Bonilla is skilled in: SQL, Accounts Receivable, Invoice Processing, Direct Sales, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Business, Peachtree, Online Advertising, Software Implementation, QuickBooks, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Oracle, Invoicing, Accounting, Process Improvement, Finance, Financial Analysis