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LaTasha A. McCray

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BILLING MANAGER with over 10 years’ experience in Financial Account Management, including the management of daily, month-end and year-end activities and reports, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, credit/collections, expense management and general ledger functions. Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. I am fast learner who is detail-oriented and deadline-driven with above-average organizational, accuracy, multitasking and communication skills. My ultimate desire is to manage all aspects of the organization’s finances, while supporting upper-level management and peers, in order to deliver exceptional internal support and customer service.

Education & Certifications

Certified Notary Public Texas Secretary of State ID #132155781 Exp. 9/2023 Master of Science Human Services & Policy Management Capella University 12/31/2013 Bachelor of Arts Communication & Business Management Alverno College 5/17/2003 Core Competencies

Billing & Invoice Management High Volume AR/AP Building Client Relationships Account Management & Bank Reconciliation Improved billing processes Billing Policy & Procedure Writing Invoice Billing & Management

Accounting & Billing Manager

Curnutt & Hafer LLP, Arlington TX 10/2018 – 12/2020

- Initiated and maintained online payment system resulting in the collections of current and past due accounts, totaling over $353,000 in the past 10 months

- Prepared and entered various journal entries to ensure proper coding

- Created internal tracking system to manage client invoices, collections and vendor payments

- Recruited 3rd party collections agency to assist with the collections on aged accounts

- Conducted account research, processed invoices for clients and emailed account ledgers upon request

- Prepared, reviewed and analyzed financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness

- Processed all incoming/outgoing wire transfers, check and cash deposits to various bank accounts

- Managed and reviewed firm bank account and credit card reconciliations

- Prepared data sheets and coordinated month-end reports, as well as data sheets and year-end financial reports for CPA

- Negotiated, executed and managed vendor contracts, including processing weekly payments for services

- Prepared cost-related management reports to help partners identify areas for cost reduction

- Performed data entry tasks such as updating customer addresses, entering postage, photocopy expenses and attorney time entries

- Provided financial support to company employees concerning expenses and reimbursements

- Performed Receptionist duties such as answering telephones, greeting guests and ordering office supplies

- Assisted partners in the recruitment process for new employees, including creating and posting vacancies, reviewing applicants and interviewing candidates

- Co-managed relocation logistics, including packing, applying for and managing building permits, and contacting vendors and clients regarding change of address

Billing Specialist

Advantage Resourcing (for DexYP), Grapevine TX 2/2018 – 9/2018

- Researched, tracked and restored accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies

- Balanced general ledger, released and validated bills

- Completed daily and EOM balancing activities for internal billing systems to ensure financial accuracy

- Combined customer accounts, transferred funds and issued debits and credits in order to reconcile accounts

- Created, proofread and edited Billing Policies & Procedures manual

- Conducted account research and responded to internal inquiries regarding account statuses and updates

- Processed and tracked status of returned mail, and updated customer addresses and billing terms as needed

- Ran Access queries to update necessary reports and spreadsheets LaTasha McCray, Billing Manager Page 2 of 2

Contract Technician / Invoice Reconciliation

Department of Family Protective Services, Arlington TX 5/2014 – 12/2016

- Processed contract billings and resolved billing issues and contractor complaints in a timely manner

- Researched and resolved invoice discrepancies and issues

- Entered and maintained resource, contract and budget information

- Assisted with fiscal management by maintaining tracking spreadsheets and developing expenditure projections

- Assisted contract management staff in monitoring contractor compliance with contract terms, programmatic requirements, and fiscal requirements by conducting desk reviews or on-site visits

- Provided training and technical assistance to contract providers and CPS staff regarding service authorization and billing processes

- Prepared and/or reviewed contract packages to ensure they are accurate, complete, and adhere to requirements

- Held conference calls or meetings with contractors to discuss billing errors, contract requirements and ensure compliance

- Maintained and prepared required billing reports with use of Excel and various internal database systems Billing Coordinator

FirstService Residential Management, Dallas TX 6/2011 – 4/2014

- Prepared invoices for homeowners to ensure that all legal aspects of billing were in compliance

- Worked closely with Controllers, Staff Accountants, Property Managers and attorneys to meet end-of-month financial obligations

- Identified and resolved invoice discrepancies by communicating with property managers and third party collections

- Created, proofread and edited Billing & Collections Policies & Procedures manual

- Assisted attorneys in processing accounts for collection or foreclosure and/or negotiated payment plans to bring accounts current

- Charged Homeowner accounts for monthly, semi-annual, quarterly, and/or annual assessments, and attorney fees

- Recorded and processed all bankruptcy status updates for homeowners

- Verified status of delinquent and current accounts on a monthly basis and made account adjustments as needed Billing Coordinator / AR Assistant

Accountemps (for United Site Services), Mansfield TX 2/2010 – 5/2011

- Gathered purchase orders, sales tickets and change splits, in order to set up new customer billing accounts

- Prepared invoices and performed necessary research on customer accounts

- Maintained cash receipts journal, updated and reconciled sub-ledger to G/L accounts and balanced daily check deposits

- Entered, posted and reconciled batches, and researched and resolved Customer account discrepancies

- Assisted with revision of training manual for billing and credit procedures

- Generated invoices, and credit and debit memos to be issued to paying customers

- Designed and initiated improved billing process using time management and organizational strategies

*Gaps in listed employment due to unrelated work experience*

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