Title:Maria Macias

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Name: Maria Macias

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City: Camarillo

State: CA

Zip/Postal Code: 93012

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E-mail: abpy82@r.postjobfree.com

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Background

Most Recent Job Title: SENIOR MANAGER, AR & COLLECTIONS

Most Recent Employer: THQ, INC

Career Level:

Availability or Timeframe: Within 2 weeks

Authorized to work in the US: Yes

Security Clearance:

Do you have transportation: Yes

Over 18: Yes

Education: Some College

Languages Spoken:

Job Preferences

Desired Salary: Open

Willing to Relocate:

Desired Job Titles: Accounts Receivable/Collections Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

Desired Job Types: Employee

Work Status: Full Time

Desired Shifts:

Desired Travel: 10%

Category: Accounting, Banking/Finance, Financial Planning/Services, Information

Technology or Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial, Media/Publishing, Military/Government,

Other

Company Size:

Company Type:

Industry: Accounting, Aerospace / Airlines, Arts / Entertainment, Biotechnology,

Computers Software and Hardware, Defense, Food Services, Government / Civil Service,

Health Care / Social Assistance, Information Technology, Insurance, Manufacturing /

Production, Pharmaceuticals, Retail / Wholesale, Science

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Maria H

.

Macias

E-Mail:abpy82@r.postjobfree.com

Camarillo, Ca 93012

SUMMARY

Over 20 years of experience in the Accounting field in various

phases of Accounting

A Proven self starter with exceptional communication and strong

analytical skills

A solid track record of proven achievements

Strong work ethic and exceptional time management skills

A true leader who is calm under pressure and adept at problem

solving

Committed team player with finely tuned interpersonal skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Manager, AR & Collections

THQ Inc, Agoura Hills, CA -- 2006 - 2010

Ensured Compliance of all corporate and accounting policies and procedures in regard to

customer accounts receivable balances. Maintained and insured integrity of the SAP

customer master files as well as insured all customer payments were correctly applied to

customer invoices and customer deductions or chargebacks were adequately resolved. Core

duties and responsibilities consisted of:

Managed the collection efforts of all customer accounts within North America

Worked with all credit and collection personnel to assist in the overall collection of

all outstanding customer accounts receivable balances to maximize THQ s overall cash flow

Ensured all customer deductions and chargebacks were resolved timely and adequately

Key person for the collection and A/R group in providing as well as representing

continued process improvements and SAP system enhancements for the department

Supervised and mentor a group of collection and accounts receivable personnel

Maintained the integrity of the customer master file

Managed the cash application process

Managed the collection of A/R process of large retailer, key non risk customer base

Monitored the course of aging accounts and determine action to be taken on delinquent

accounts and plan for resolution

Lead and/or participated in special projects to enhance company and departmental

productivity as well as provide greater customer effectiveness

Prepared and perform Employee Evaluation Performance reviews

Address personnel issues

Ensured departmental Cross-Training and Development

Analyzed detail data to determine relevant statistical information

Achievements:

Maintained our Accounts Receivable Aging balances 85% current at all quarter closes

Improved our Trade Promotion Management processes and/or procedures, which enhanced the

overall efficiencies and streamlined the deduction resolution process.

Successfully implemented the GET Paid system, which improved the efficiency and

effectiveness of our collections process

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont.)

Accounts Payable/

Accounts Receivable Manager

Dole Packaged Foods Company, Westlake Village, CA -- 2000 - 2006

My primary purpose was to maintain the accounts payable system to insure proper system

controls were in place and support/implemented sound A/P standards. Implement Credit

Policies and Procedures, Management of collections of accounts receivable, and credit

approval of customer orders and new accounts. Core duties and responsibilities consisted

of:

Accounts Payable:

Oversaw All A/P Functions

Provides for staff training and guidance through verbal and written communication

Coordinated and schedule A/P staff workload to ensure the department closing schedules

were met

AP Cash flow reporting

Approved journal entries and G/L account reconciliation s

Interface with upper level Management

Documented/Implemented Sarbanes-Oxley A/P Internal Controls and A/P Best Practices

Ensured Internal Controls were tested periodically

Oversaw the A/P Post Audit

Ensured that sound A/P and accounting standards were applied when staff processed

invoices for payment

Reviewed A/P check requests over pre-determined limits to ensure that authorized

approval signatures and appropriate expense distribution coding were correct and valid

Managed Company s check run cycles

Prepared and performed Annual Employee Evaluation Performance reviews

Addressed personnel issues

Oversaw Year End 1099 preparation/process

Maintained Accounts Payable System and acts as liaison with

MIS to improve/change system as requires

Analyzed detail data to determine relevant statistical information

Accounts Receivable:

Exercised prudent control and sound judgment to improve sales for Dole while protecting

its accounts receivable investment (makes the sale and minimize the risk)

Maintained Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) number in the lower quartile of the Food

Industry

Maintained bad debt write offs in the lower quartile of the Food Industry

Interpret financial statements received to determine customer s financial strength and

recommend appropriate action

Supervision of Foodservice Customer Account Representatives

Recommend and arrange for forced collections, the filing and related maintenance in

filing suits or bankruptcy claims

Took appropriate action on collection irregularities, customer issues and inquiries

Monitor the course of aging accounts and determine action to be taken on delinquent

accounts and plan for resolution

Supervised the timely resolution of Foodservice and Ingredient related short pay and

repays

Insured compliance with UCC codes

Prepared and perform Employee Evaluation Performance reviews

Addressed personnel issues

Recommended and obtained approval on accounts exceeding Credit Manager s credit limit

authority as well as compromise settlements, terms changes and write off of uncollectible

accounts receivable

Maintained Accounts Receivable System and acts as liaison

with MIS to improve/change system as requires

Analyzed detail data to determine relevant statistical information

Achievements:

Implemented signature card process to reduced potential check request fraud and improve

internal controls

Took an active role in the redesign/implementation of our travel policy

Coordinated utilization of imaging/scanning process, which resulted in a 35% reduction

in record retention costs

Maintained key credit Indicator within the low quartile of the food industry standards

Took an active role in the implementation of our Unearned Cash Discount Program

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont.)

Accounts Payable Lead/Supervisor

Data Exchange Corporation, Camarillo, CA -- 1996 - 2000

Directly oversaw assignments of employees in the Accounts Payable department. Carried out

supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization s policies/procedures and

applicable laws. Responsibilities included:

Interviewing, hiring, training employees: planning, assigning, and directing work:

preparation of appraising

performance

Implemented Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets Procedures

Ensured accurate and timely workflow of AP processes

Ensured AP metrics were gathered and reported

Documented A/P Policies and Procedures

Supervised a staff of seven employees

Prepared Corporate Quarterly and Yearly Tax Returns

Interfaced with Executive Management

Reconciled and balanced various G/L Accounts

Cash flow Analysis

AP Month End closings

Managed and maintained Capital Oracle Fixed Assets System

Achievements:

Coordinated clean up of Master Vendor file, which resulted in a reduction of duplicate

payments by 60%

Designed and implemented vendor invoicing data base to assure company excellent

credit rating

Staff Accountant

Core-Vent Bio Engineering, Inc

., Camarillo/Calabasas, CA -- 1991 - 1996

Managed and trained temporary staff and performed the following activities:

ADP Payroll, 401K, Garnishments, Child Support

General Ledger: Journal entries

Cash flow Management

Installed and maintained FAS-2000 Fixed Assets System

Accounts Payable

Variance Analysis

Bank Reconciliation

Implementation of accounting procedures

Assisted in preparation of monthly Financial Statements

Maintained and reconciled Petty Cash accounts

Prepared year-end Audit Work Papers

Monitored yearly budget

Achievements:

Utilized A/P benchmarking tools, which enabled me to identify gaps and improve

departmental processes

Implemented positive pay, electronic stop payment request, and signature verification

systems, which improved staff efficiency by 35% and mitigated potential risks

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont.)

Bookkeeper/Accounting Administrator

Respond Industries Corporation, Ojai/Ventura, CA -- 1985 - 1991

Performed general accounting functions in the following areas:

Payroll

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable

Bank Reconciliation

Billing/Invoicing

Cash Flow Analysis

Assisted in Budget Preparation and Control

Assisted in Government Cost Accounting

Carried out policies relating to all phases of personnel activity

Achievements:

Improved receivables turnover

EDUCATION

California Lutheran University,

Thousand Oaks, CA -- 1997

Major: Accounting

Oxnard Community College,

Oxnard, CA -- 1983 - 1985

General Studies

Oxnard High School,

1983 Graduate

General Education

Learning Tree University

ADP Payroll Training

Variety of Professional Training and Courses

COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE SKILLS

SAP, JD Edwards/AS400, Oracle, Real World, Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Quicken

Peachtree, Versa-Term, Sequent Minx, Macintosh/System 7.5, IBM-IBM Compatible/DOS,

Windows

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE

GMP, FDA Requirements, ISO 9002.

REFERENCES

Excellent professional references available upon request

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