Jasmine N. Speed
Austin, TX *****
*********@*****.***
Education
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Bachelors of Science - Finance
Certifications
Property and Casualty License (2012)
Life License (2014)
SUMMARY: Results-driven, self-motivated and goal-oriented accounts receivables specialist with diverse accounting experience in treasury management, credit, collections, cash application, billing, month-end accounting close, general ledger analysis and month-end financial procedures and reporting. Core skills include:
Bank Reconciliation General Ledger Cash Management
Accounting Close Inventory Control Collections
Data Entry Receivables Management Forecasting
Training/Mentoring/Team Building
Experience
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Austin, TX Aug 2020 - Current
Accountant
•Audits Prepares and processes payments for purchase, travel and related vouchers
•Audits accounting and financial documents related to the procurement and payment of goods and services for accuracy and compliance with agency policies and procedures and with state and federal statutes and regulations
•Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records using the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS)
•Reviews invoices and ensures compliance with payment scheduling and prompt payment laws.
•Ensures proper documentation is received for payments.
•Reconciles accounts and vendor statements
•Researches reconciliation discrepancies and reports findings.
•Reviews complex contracts for terms and conditions.
•Assists in making recommendations for improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures.
•Responds to internal and external customers regarding vendor account inquiries or payment issues.
P180 Investments Austin, TX Feb 2020 - May 2020
Staff Accountant
•Maintain financial reports, and general ledgers; prepare and analyze budgets; weekly forecast and perform general bookkeeping.
•Prepares general ledger journal entries, balance sheet account, credit card and bank reconciliations
•Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
•Responsible for billing activities, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable
•Maintain the fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules
•Maintain and balance subsidary accounts verify allocating, posting and resolving discrepancies
Northwest Medical Specialties Tacoma,WA October 2018 - Current
Staff Accountant-
•Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledgers; prepare and analyze budgets; and perform general bookkeeping.
•Prepares general ledger journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations
•Responsible for billing activities, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable
•Maintain the Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules on the FAS Software System; provide monthly detail to the Senior Accountant for General Journal entries; insure proper recording of new purchases and disposals.
•Assist Senior Accountant with payroll system and payroll related items.
•Manage corporate credit cards, including month-end reconciliations
•Prepare mailings and priority shipments for the Finance/Accounting Department.
The Box Maker Kent,WA October 2015 - October 2018
Accounts Receivables Specialist-
•Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions
•Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account; verifying totals; preparing report
•Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries
•Reviewing open accounts for collection efforts.
•Making outbound collection calls in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations.
•Resolves client-billing problems and rescues accounts receivable delinquency, applying good customer service in a timely manner.
•Generate financial statements and reports detailing account receivable status and assist with month end closing
McKinstry Co LLC Seattle,WA January 2014 - October 2015
AR & Billing Specialist-
•Maintain up-to-date billing system
•Generate and send out invoices and review accounts receivable aging to ensure compliance
•Carryout billing, collections and reporting activities according to specific deadlines
•Perform account reconciliations and submit payments
•Perform different tasks that include posting cash receipts, updating cash flow reports, researching charge backs and making final decision for write off
•Generate financial statements and reports detailing account receivable status and assist with month end closing
•Process and issue credit memos after research has been completed
•Responsible for credit collections on all accounts by contacting the customer by phone, e-mail and written correspondence.
Allstate Insurance Madison,AL October 2013 - January 2015
Accounts Manager
•Sold and processed Insurance applications and identified errors and discrepancies in accounts along with performing administrative tasks
•Calculated premiums and established payment methods
•Developed marketing strategies to compete with other individuals or companies that sell insurance
•Monitor insurance claims to ensure they were settled equitably for both client and the insurer
•Ensured that policy requirements were fulfilled, including any necessary examinations, and completion of appropriate forms and made required follow-ups to minimize customer retention
•Advise clients on financial plans utilizing knowledge of tax and investment strategies,
Acceptance Insurance Huntsville,AL October 2012- October 2013
Accounts Payable Clerk
•Provided customer service to clients of all backgrounds
•Matching, batching and coding invoices.
•Conducted customer follow up calls and processed required documentation
•Reviewed individual applications to evaluate degree of risk involved and determined acceptance of applications
•Maintained customer confidence and protected operations by keeping financial information confidential.
•Processed payments of all types and applied requested changes by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursement