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Prafula Mistry

@prafulamistry

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Experienced accounting professional with over 20 years in accounts payable.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that values accuracy and efficiency, with opportunities for growth.

I am an accounting professional with over 20 years of experience specializing in accounts payable procedures and computerized accounting. My extensive knowledge and dependability have allowed me to excel in various roles, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. I thrive in environments that require minimal supervision and take pride in producing high-quality work.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed vendor relationships, processed invoices, and maintained accurate financial records. My technical skills include proficiency in various accounting software such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, and QuickBooks, which have enabled me to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency. I am also bilingual in English and Hindi, allowing me to communicate effectively in diverse environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Current

Anywhere

Feb 2017 - Dec 2024 (7 years 10 months)

Audited vendor check requests for accuracy and routed invoices electronically for approval, ensuring correct general ledger coding. Reconciled vendor invoices, issued stop payments, and reissued checks as needed. Provided internal and external customer service support and updated the vendor master list.

Accounts Payable Vendor Management General Ledger Customer Service Coupa TD Bank

Procurement to Pay Admin

Dunn & Bradstreet

Mar 2014 - May 2014 (2 months)

Assisted the compliance team with statements of work and supported management in project execution. Created and monitored purchase orders, ensuring appropriate approvals and fund availability. Coded invoices accurately.

Procurement Compliance

Accounts Payable Clerk

Louis Berger Group, Inc

Sep 2013 - Jan 2014 (4 months)

Processed invoices, reviewed online data, and managed wire and ACH transfers. Imported and exported files from websites and maintained vendor files and payment terms. Supported vendor maintenance, reconciled purchasing cards, and assisted with 1099s.

Accounts Payable Invoice Management Wire Transfers Vendor Management

Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

McWilliams Forge

May 2012 - Jul 2013 (1 year 2 months)

Coded, processed, and posted invoices into the ledger, ensuring appropriate sales taxes were applied. Matched purchase orders with invoices and sorted incoming/outgoing mail. Prepared 1099 Forms, processed weekly vendor disbursements, and audited travel expense reports.

Accounts Payable General Ledger Sales Tax 1099 Forms

Fleet Accounting

Avis Budget Group

Sep 2006 - Jul 2010 (3 years 10 months)

Processed invoices and wires for USA and Canada, including IT Finance, Fleet, and customer services invoices. Deleted sold vehicles from the fleet accounting system for Canada. Reconciled payments, coded invoices, and maintained a filing system.

Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable/Bookkeeper

Garden Homes Management

Mar 2006 - Jun 2006 (3 months)

Processed invoices, posted and cut checks, and ran the check register. Managed balance sheets, journal entries, and deposited checks. Performed data entry, processed payroll, and handled real estate tax checks.

Accounts Payable Bookkeeping Invoice Management Payroll Journal Entry Data Entry

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Cendant

Aug 2000 - Jun 2005 (4 years 10 months)

Setup vendors in the system, ensured accurate account coding, and processed invoices for payment. Created electronic direct deposits for employee checks and prepared/processed foreign and domestic wire transfers. Reviewed and audited travel expenses and assisted with form 1099s.

Accounts Payable Direct Deposit Wire Transfers Auditing

Office Clerk

Crum and Foster Insurance

Oct 1998 - Aug 2000 (1 year 10 months)

Organized correspondence chronologically and filed/tracked policies in the file bank. Entered data into Lotus Notes and searched for policy files. Filed reports in alphabetical and numerical order.

Data Entry Lotus Notes

IT Finance Dept. Accountant II

Avis Budget Group

Coded and processed invoices and completed journal entries in the ACS system. Maintained a log of all invoices in Excel. Reconciled payments for hardware and software invoices and printed purchase orders from the IBM Order Now System.

Accounts Payable Journal Entry Excel ACS System IBM Order Now

Accounts Payable

Anywhere Charitable Foundation

Processed and posted invoices, printed checks, and managed check distribution. Supported the charitable foundation's financial operations.

Invoice Management Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable Specialist

Community Education Center

Jun 2014 - Feb 2017 (2 years 8 months)

Coded and entered utility, benefit, and food invoices into the system, posting batches to the General Ledger. Ran check registers, printed checks weekly, and processed real estate taxes and quarterly/annual reporting. Maintained vendor relationships and processed accruals for month-end.

Accounts Payable General Ledger Vendor Relations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KeySkills Learning, Inc.

Diploma, Computerized Financial Accounting

Completed a diploma program focusing on computerized financial accounting principles and practices. Gained proficiency in using various accounting software and systems.