Accounts Receivable Sales

HOUSTON, TX ***** • PHONE ***.***.****E

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TARA ANSON RODRIGUE

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive background in general ledger accounting, financial and project management, contract and budget analysis, cash forecasting, and payroll processing

Proven time management, organizational, multi-tasking, and detail oriented skills

Excellent capability to work both individually and in a team setting

Computer skills in all Microsoft Office applications and accounting software, most recently Great Plains, Navision, QuickBooks and Dockmaster

EDUCATION

08/2001 to 05/2004 Southeastern Louisiana University

Bachelor of Science in Finance

Finance GPA of 4.0

Southeastern Louisiana University President’s List: Spring 2004, Fall 2003

Southeastern Louisiana University Dean’s List: Summer 2003, Spring 2003, Fall 2002, Summer 2002

EMPLOYMENT

04/2015 to 11/2016 Senior Accountant – Robinson Lumber Company – New Orleans, LA

Reviewed financial statements alongside CFO, ensuring all expenses were allocated correctly and prepared comments on income statements

Reconciled all bank accounts and general ledger accounts

Various cash management functions, including managing working capital availability on an over $10 million revolving loan

Recorded bank transactions and maintained accounts receivable, collections, and credit policies

Prepared documents for external auditors

Assisted with establishing a joint venture within Dynamics GP as well as with bank negotiations

Multiple location inventory management, reporting, and auditing

Performed month end close tasks

02/2014 to 04/2015 Staff Accountant – HMY Yacht Sales – Fort Lauderdale, FL

Assisted in preparing financial statements for review by CFO and CEO

Maintained assigned general ledger accounts current through journal entries

Prepared tax filings, including monthly sales tax returns, quarterly payroll tax returns and workers compensation audits

Reconciled bank accounts and assisted with cash forecasting and management for multiple companies

Provided human resource support by processing newly hired employees’ paperwork and benefit enrollment and by processing payroll on a weekly basis for several offices

Assisted with month end close tasks

06/2011 to 01/2014 Staff Accountant – Morial Convention Center – New Orleans, LA

Supervised two Accounts Receivable Clerks and one Account Clerk

Processed cash receipts and assisted with accounts receivable through invoicing and collection methods

Ensured revenue accounts were in balance by running detailed trial balance reports at least monthly

Assisted in bank reconciliations and monthly journal entries

Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the Accounts Receivable Department

08/2008 to 06/2011 Claims Integrity Team Lead – Amedisys Home Health – Baton Rouge, LA

Supervised nine Accounts Receivable Specialists and assisted with Medicare billing and collections for Home Health Services

Completed monthly audits for both Medicare and company compliance and billing errors and developed training materials as part of a training and audit team

Improved billing and collection methods and procedures company wide to decrease days sales outstanding and increase revenue

07/2004 to 06/2008 Draw Department Specialist – Bismark Mortgage Company – Bellevue, WA

Managed the distribution of upwards of $2,000,000 monthly both via check and wire transfer

Analyzed the level of risk involved with each disbursement of funds, including credit history, project type and location, and equity involved

Determined the appropriate funding needed based upon the comfort level of the company and the necessities of each client to complete their projects in a timely manner

Assisted clients daily involving all aspects of their projects, including budgeting and time management

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