VILMA P. ROWE
*******@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications:
** + years’ extensive experience in the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
Skilled in managing both Accounts Receivable and Payable effectively
Highly skilled in handling billing and Collections
Proficient in preparing cash receipts and managing delinquent accounts
Knowledge of monthly bank reports and general ledger
Skilled in managing computerized accounting systems
An independent, hard worker, multitasker and with good communication skills
Professional Experience
A/P/A/R & COLLECTION SPECIALISTS
Phoenix, Arizona February 2006 – Present
A/P Specialists – Full cycle Accounts Payable
Organized PO is for vendors with the Purchase Department. Interact with various heads to ensure that PO’s are sign and packing slips are attached for processing.
Responsible for all invoice coding, including reconciliation of invoices to the General Ledger account to ensure proper billing of all invoices by cost center and department code.
Ensured timely processing of all invoices and credits according to vendor/distribution terms to increase positive reputation in market and with vendors.
Responsible for scanning all invoices and archiving all vendor voucher packages, including filing all checks with the packages for auditing purposes according to established policies
A/R Specialists – Full Cycle Accounts Receivable
Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profit and losses.
Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.
Prepare credit reports and verified credit information.
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports
Talked with Sales Representatives on a daily basis concerning issues with customers.
A/P A/R & COLLECTION SPECIALISTS
VPR Consulting Service, Atlanta, Georgia June 2001 – January 2006
Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts, and performed internal audits to improve department results.
Processed intercompany invoicing on a monthly basis.
Alerted Sales Representatives to problems relating to their respective accounts.
Record information about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts.
Operate computers, programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
Reviewed Credit applications with trade references, bank, Experian and Dunn and Bradstreet.
Posted Cash and Checks to customer accounts.
Mailed invoices and statements to customers, follow up with customer, and credited debit/credit memo when needed.
Prepared credit report for finance meetings with Sales and Finance Directors.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALISTS
Digitel Corporation Atlanta, Georgia May 1999 – April 2001
Perform various administrative functions for assigned accounts, such as recording address changes and purging the records of deceased customers.
Responsible for all corporation payables including utilities, vendor’s payments, expense reimbursements, etc.
Complete monthly reports including month-end accruals and closings.
Sort and file correspondence, and perform miscellaneous clerical duties such as answering correspondence and writing reports.
Performed back up duties for other Accounts Payable staff.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST
Contren Office furniture Atlanta, Georgia April 1991 – April 1999
Responsible for several million-dollar portfolios for Accounts Receivables and Payables
Persuade customers to pay amounts due on credit accounts, damage claims, or non-payable checks, or to return merchandise.
Confer with customers by telephone or in person to determine reasons for overdue payments and to review the terms of sales, service, or credit contracts.
Arrange for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on customer’s financial situations.
Helped in the hiring and training of new staff.
EDUCATION
Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ - Associates Degree in Arts – Criminal Justice
Excelsior School of Business, Jamaica, W.I. - Certificate in Business Accounting
SKILL SET: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel Power Point, Internet literate, Oracle, SAP, Great Plains, Quick Books/Pro, AS400 and other in house Computer Systems.