Benito Gutierrez
Zapopan
Summary
Results-driven Accounts Payable Analyst with expertise in treasury operations and bank reconciliations. Proven ability to lead process improvements and cross-functional initiatives, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in payment processing across multiple countries.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Analyst
geodis
zapopan
11.2024 - Current
- Managed AP processes for US, Mexico, Peru, Chile and Brazil including urgent and weekly scheduled payments.
- Conducted bank reconciliations to ensure accurate month-end closing.
- Validated payment batches, treasury codes, and payment accuracy.
- Created payment lists according to country-specific requirements.
- Led the AP function implementation across three countries, overseeing full process transitions and daily operations.
- Trained new staff on accounts payable procedures and systems.
- Recommended changes in existing practices or procedures based on knowledge gained from experience.
- Monitored bank balances daily to ensure sufficient funds are available for payment processing.
- Analyzed discrepancies between vendor statements and company records to identify errors or missing information.
- Executed wire transfers to local and international vendors, scheduled ACH transactions, and prepared batch checks for mailing to vendors.
- Prepared ACH payment schedules and paper checks to provide timely compensation to many company employees and contractors.
- Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
Billing Specialist
geodis
zapopan
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Processed billing invoices accurately for customer accounts.
- Managed customer inquiries regarding billing discrepancies and payment issues.
- Coordinated with internal departments to resolve billing-related concerns.
- Reviewed and verified charges for accuracy before invoicing.
- Assisted in implementing new billing software features and functionalities.
- Updated customer account information in the billing system regularly.
- Maintained detailed records of all billing transactions and communications.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding billings, payments, account status.
- Resolved discrepancies between customers' remittances and invoices received.
- Investigated incorrect billings and processed refunds as necessary.
- Calculated billing charges, prepared and submitted claims to insurance companies.
Treasury Analyst
flex
zapopan
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed AP processes for Mexico, Peru, and Chile, including urgent and weekly scheduled payments.
- Conducted weekly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate month-end closing.
- Validated payment batches, treasury codes, and payment accuracy.
- Created payment lists according to country-specific requirements.
- Led the AP function implementation across three countries, overseeing full process transitions and daily operations.
Education
BBA - Finance
Universidad De Guadalajara
Guadalajara06-2020
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Treasury Operations
- Bank Reconciliations
- Month-End Close
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- ERP Systems: SAP, Baan, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Excel (Advanced)
- Statgraphics, Minitab, R, Stata, Matlab, Tableau
- ISO 9000 / TS16949 Auditor
- Project Management Diploma
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Leadership & ownership
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Written & verbal communication
- Billing accuracy
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Portuguese
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
The CENEVAL Award for Excellence Performance 2020
Timeline
Accounts Payable Analyst
geodis
11.2024 - Current
Billing Specialist
geodis
02.2023 - 11.2024
Treasury Analyst
flex
05.2021 - 02.2023
BBA - Finance
Universidad De Guadalajara