LEANDA PEREIRA

41 East Forest Avenue Apt. 5F

Englewood, NJ 07631
Email:Leanda.Pereira@Yahoo.com
Phone: 201-598-8947

SUMMARY

An accomplished and talented accounting professional with more than twenty years of experience in
managing Accounts Payable Department. Seeking a position to utilize my skills and experience in the
mentioned field.

EMPLOYMENT

A TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN, Charlotte, NC 2008-2011

Operational Manager/ Accounts Payable/Receivable Coordinator

 Responsible for paying monthly food sales tax as well as monthly beverage tax to ensure that the
business has appropriate maintenance regulations by governing laws.
 Accurately processed payroll for all employees on weekly basis to make sure that they were
compensated.
 Filed several documents for the business such as:
o Unemployment, 941 forms, and Quarterly taxes.
 Coordinated all payments for inventory invoices to guarantee daily store operations and stock are
quantified.
 Balanced all cash and credit card expenses to make certain that all transactions are accountable
for when closing all registers at end of day.
 Created and implemented marketing plans, setting and administering budgets, and developing
new client clientele based on analysis of overhead cost and productivity reports.
 Purchased supplies for office and restaurant to maintain daily operations.
 Planned events for food shows for the general public to promote the business.
 Negotiated and organized several catering events for clients which consisted of:
o Structured menu to clients’ needs and ideal tastes.
 Proficient in computer programs such as:
o Software Tax Slayer Books, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.

AJINOMOTO USA, INC. Fort Lee, NJ 1990 -2007

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Ajinomoto, a Japanese corporation employing 30,000 worldwide is diversified into Food Products,
Specialty Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Amino Acid Technology.
  Responsible for reviewing and processing invoices for several affiliated companies.
 Set up of new vendors including obtaining and reviewing appropriate documentation and net
terms agree upon.
 Audited employee’s expense reimbursement ensuring compliance with company policy.
 Managed weekly check runs for Vendors and Employees payment, match checks to invoice for
management approval and mail checks out.
 Maintained an accurate record of employee advances and applied advances to expense report.
 Matched the purchase orders to the invoices to process the payment and to make all goods are
received.
 Conducted follow ups with Vendors and Employees calls to guarantee customer satisfaction.
 Managed petty cash accounts thoroughly for employees.
 Reconciled bank balances and recorded general ledger entries.
 Supported in yearend auditing by providing all necessary documentation as needed to perform an
accurate audit with the auditing firm.
 Processed manual checks when needed.
 Trained and lead new employees on the accounts payable processes.
 Provided support to Controller & Accounting Manager as well as other department members
when needed.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Implemented of new expense reports for employee use.

 Developed a new check payment voucher system.
 Assisted with SAP implementation in accounts payable department.

COMPUTER SKILLS

 SAP Systems, Tax slayer program, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

EDUCATION

Bergen Community College

Interior Design Certificate
Excel Classes