Marlyn S. Thibodeaux
**** ***** ******* ****, ***********, LA 70512
Phone 337-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***
Highly experienced Financial Professional, with expertise in Accounts Receivable. Detail-oriented, conscientious, analytical, diligent, a team player with a record of progressive career advancement in positions of increasing levels of authority and scope. Constantly seeking new challenges and process improvements, with a strong work ethic and the desire to exceed expectations
Performance-driven Specialist highly accomplished in successfully managing all aspects of financial documentation and administration. A violable senior team member always focused on accuracy and detail. Possesses communication skills that effectively achieve maximum results.
Well-versed in Accounting software, and uniquely qualified to deliver accurate financial services and performance in a variety of settings & industries. Passionate about playing a role in an overall company success, and willing to go "above and beyond '' to meet organizational goals.
Hands-on, focused, with a high level of practical, experiential knowledge, and a diverse background. Adept at remaining competitive and relevant in today's rapidly changing economic financial environment, with a willingness to adapt and embrace new technologies, products, and processes.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Auditing, Cash App, Setup and Maintain Customer Accounts. Process Credit Applications, Customer Relationship Management, Work Order Processing, Deposits, Collection, • Procedure Improvement, Training and Supervision, Sarbanes-Oxley, Microsoft NAV & Word, Foundation, QuickBooks, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Nitro, EDI invoicing System, & Customer Portals, ISO 9001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Robert Half & Associates (Remote from Home) December 2023- July 2024
Accounts Receivable Specialist (Contractor)
Ensure all AR invoices are submitted in the customer portal and review all accounts on a weekly basis to ensure invoices are approved for payment. Communicate with the clients, thru Get Paid System' to resolve any issues they may have with the AR invoices and ensure they are providing the AFE, Work order number and or PO in a timely manner.
Record payments to be received
Revise and submit specialty invoices to customer.
Update Customer contact info and invoice requirements.
Audit and reconcile customer accounts.
Magnolia Torque & Testing Lafayette, LA June 2022-December 2023
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Leverage Mechanical Services Port Lavaca, TX June 2022-December 2023
Accounting and Auditing Contractor
Manage and perform all AR & AP functions.
Ensure all AR invoices are submitted in the customer portal and review all accounts on a weekly basis to ensure invoices are approved for payment. Communicate with the clients to resolve any issues they may have with the AR invoices and ensure they are providing the AFE, Workorder number and or PO in a timely manner.
Review PO Requisitions, obtain approval from CEO and provide PO # for all purchases. Match PO to the AP invoice and process invoice for payment to the customer.
Track, maintain & audit job cost spreadsheet for services provided in Large Chemical Plants. Visit the job site to ensure the client is satisfied with the quality of work performed. Submit job cost report on a daily basis to the client and obtain PO #’s for final job invoicing
OMNI Environmental Solutions LLC Carencro, LA September 2007-June 2022
Accounts Receivable Manager
Administer all Accounts Receivable functions, including downloading and posting lockbox and wire deposits, and bank and SOX audits. Review aging reports for 9 OMNI companies (average active customers 500), communicate with customers via telephone, send emails to AP. Check EDI systems to verify all invoices have been submitted to the customer, resolve disputed invoice issues, prepare collection and demand letters, and place accounts for collections with professional service. Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Process and manage new customer credit applications - processing for approval using diverse resources. Including detailed credit reports via Credit Safe, emailing credit references provided by potential customer & industry references. Check Oil & Gas Intel for possible liens, suits, & bankruptcies. Once the application process is completed, email upper management credit app and documentation for review, approval and to establish credit limit. Once approved, the customer is entered in the main database & replicated to the entity that will be providing services; an email is sent to all personnel who need info.
Maintain and update company-wide customer databases.
Integrate electronic invoicing systems with customers and train billing admin.
Communicate with the legal department in regards to Master Service Agreements, Certificate of Insurance, and Bankruptcies & Customer Accounts.
Prepare and submit weekly reports to upper management, operations, controllers, sales & billing admin.
Prepare month end Consolidated AR reports in detail providing the following information: Recap of sales by OMNI company, by customers aging buckets, sorted in alphabetical order by customer, then subtotaled, sorted high to low balances, and customers with owing over $30K in (over 60 - over 120 days columns) with explanation for amounts owed in these columns. Update payments received from customers & email spreadsheet out weekly to upper management for review
Upload customer balances to Credit Safe on a monthly basis
Coordinate and meet with operations, legal personal and upper management to review customer collection accounts. Items discussed are invoice and operations issues pertaining to the invoices, customers who are becoming delinquent and what plan of action to be taken in bringing the Account current and/or which accounts need to be turned over to a legal and/or collection agency.
Maintain 99.9% successful collection rate.
SLEMCO Lafayette, LA 2002-2007
Senior Accounting Clerk
Managed all work orders and Accounts Payable and Receivable functions, including work orders, timesheet entry, Crystal report writing, spreadsheet analysis, and general journal entries Trained office and field personnel on processing work orders financed through Rural Utilities Services.
Ensured uninterrupted operations through development of comprehensive job instructions that could he
Utilized by alternate staff during worker absences.
Maintained plant and substation inventory and special equipment financing.
Processed FEMA filings due to hurricane damage in a timely manner, and prepared property tax filings for Nine parishes
Premium Brands, Inc. Opelousas, LA 1993-1999
Office Manager and Accounting Assistant
Performed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions for national beverage distributor, including preparation of payroll and payroll taxes; income statement and balance sheets; insurance administration; and state, city, and parish sales and beer taxes
Performed bank statement reconciliation, served as bank account signatory, and completed data processing
Bio Med of Louisiana Lafayette, LA 1991-1993
Medical Billing Clerk
Performed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions for medical supply company; including private insurance and Medicare billing, payroll, bank reconciliation and sales of medical equipment and supplies to patients.
EDUCATION
Associates of Management, Concentrations in Business and Hospitality from Louisiana State University at Eunice
Additional certification through Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Motel Association
Continuing Accounting Educational Courses at UL Lafayette, LA
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
ISO Certification for LSUE Division of Business & Technology-ISO 9002
Notary Public Since 1995
Students of Free Enterprise (SIFE) Certified Scholar
SIFE Horizon Award, Phi Theta Kappa Society