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MARIA LAGOS
Finance and Logistics Specialist
Summary
Finance and Logistics Specialist with 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, payment operations, logistics coordination, and data analysis. Skilled in QuickBooks, Excel, and reporting tools. Proven ability to streamline processes, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records. Bilingual in Spanish and English, with intermediate proficiency in Italian.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
2022
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
Work History
Lovi CreationMiami
Freelance Bookkeeper
03.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers using cloud-based accounting tools.
- Reconcile bank accounts, categorize income and expenses, and generate monthly financial reports.
- Support invoicing and ensure tax compliance documentation.
Unique Electric Solutions Inc. Holbrook, NY
Accounts Payable & Logistics Consultant
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Managed end-to-end logistics operations, optimizing shipping routes and schedules.
- Verified, coded, and processed vendor invoices in accounting systems.
- Resolved invoice discrepancies and maintained vendor relationships.
- Implemented advanced technology solutions to automate manual processes, resulting in increased accuracy and reduced time spent on repetitive tasks.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
Pink Panthers IncChicago, IL
Reporting Analyst
12.2022 - 03.2025
Job overview
- Developed accounting and operations reports for internal financial planning.
- Assisted with payroll processing and data reconciliation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve reporting accuracy.
- Prepared monthly ad hoc reporting in alignment with client needs.
- Used pivot tables to update AR aging reports on weekly basis.
SmartHopMiami, FL
Payment Operations Lead & Specialist
04.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Led the payment operations team, implementing scalable financial processes.
- Oversaw payroll reporting and customer billing for lease, fuel, and factoring programs.
- Liaised with banking partners to resolve payment issues efficiently.
TeleperformanceBogota
Mission Controller
03.2020 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Scheduled staff coverage and tracked attendance performance metrics.
- Prepared KPI reports and supported operational planning projects.
Lean StaffingBarranquilla
Logistics Coordinator
09.2014 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Entered and managed shipping orders, invoices, and bills of lading.
- Coordinated cargo recovery and delivery documentation.
Education
Universidad Autónoma Del CaribeBarranquilla, Colombia
Bachelor's from International Business and Finance
01.2008 - 01.2015
UAC Global ManagementMiami, FL
Some College (No Degree) from Logistics And International Trade
Skills
Bookkeeping
Account reconciliation
Invoice processing
Accounting
MS office expert
Expense tracking
Problem-solving abilities
Analytical skills
Bank reconciliation
Payroll processing
Financial reporting
Software
Make
Odoo
Zendesk
Availability
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Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Freelance Bookkeeper
Lovi Creation
03.2025 - Current
Accounts Payable & Logistics Consultant
Unique Electric Solutions Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Reporting Analyst
Pink Panthers Inc
12.2022 - 03.2025
Payment Operations Lead & Specialist
SmartHop
04.2021 - 09.2022
Mission Controller
Teleperformance
03.2020 - 12.2021
Logistics Coordinator
Lean Staffing
09.2014 - 09.2015
Universidad Autónoma Del Caribe
Bachelor's from International Business and Finance
01.2008 - 01.2015
UAC Global Management
Some College (No Degree) from Logistics And International Trade
01.2015