Financial Reporting Accounting Specialist

Fresno, TX 832-***-**** *********@*****.***

Profile

Highly accomplished Accounting Specialist with 22 years of progressive experience in comprehensive financial operations, including advanced AP/AR management, complex reconciliations, and meticulous financial reporting. Proven expertise in high-volume transaction processing, general ledger maintenance, and strategic billing and collections. Adept at leveraging financial systems and analytical skills to drive accuracy and efficiency. Seeking a challenging role within a high-growth financial environment to utilize expertise in wire transfers, sophisticated bank reconciliations, and multi-state sales tax compliance. Experience

COLONIAL OIL INDUSTRIES, INC. HOUSTON, TEXAS AP/AR OFFICE COORDINATOR JANUARY 2018 – JULY 2024

· Streamlined accounts payable processes, ensuring 100% compliance with financial policies and reducing payment processing time by 15%.

· Managed billing and collections for high-value product invoices, maintaining a 98% collection rate and minimizing discrepancies.

· Coordinated office operations by maintaining inventory systems, overseeing supply acquisitions, and processing executive expense reports, contributing to organizational efficiency.

· Processed and reconciled executive expense reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to corporate financial guidelines.

FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY HOUSTON, TEXAS ACCOUNTING CLERK APRIL 2013 – JANUARY 2018

· Executed high-volume domestic and international wire transfers, ensuring accurate and timely fund movement, and reducing transaction errors by 20%.

· Performed complex bank statement reconciliations across multiple branches, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain ledger accuracy.

· Managed stop-payment and positive payment requests, ensuring compliance with banking regulations and mitigating financial risk.

· Processed and coded fee tickets and daily revenue transactions, contributing to accurate financial reporting and audit readiness.

TITAN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL INC. HOUSTON, TEXAS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

OCTOBER 2011 – FEBRUARY 2013

· Enhanced billing and payment processing efficiency, ensuring accurate application of funds and reducing outstanding receivables by 12%.

· Monitored and managed new and existing customer accounts, conducting thorough background checks to mitigate credit risk.

· Executed strategic collection activities, contributing to the preparation of accurate weekly and monthly sales and receivables reports.

· Verified purchase orders and invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and external auditing requirements.

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EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST DECEMBER 2007 – JUNE 2011

· Managed high-volume accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate posting of customer payments and invoice processing.

· Prepared detailed financial reports, including multi-state sales tax reports, contributing to compliance and operational efficiency.

· Processed and reconciled credit card charges and transactions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal control policies.

· Prepared and filed 1099 statements, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations and deadlines. NEW LIFE SDA CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS TREASURER JANUARY 2002 – DECEMBER 2007

· Managed and allocated departmental budgets of approximately $40,000, ensuring effective financial oversight and compliance.

· Processed and reconciled member donations and bill payments, maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring financial integrity.

· Prepared and presented detailed monthly financial reports to the board, facilitating informed decision- making and enhancing transparency.

· Implemented and maintained internal controls, resulting in accurate financial reporting and minimized financial risk.

BOXER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CORP. HOUSTON, TEXAS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RECEIVABLE REPRESENTATIVE JULY 2002 – MAY 2004

· Streamlined AP/AR processes, ensuring accurate management of vendor invoices and employee expense reports.

· Enhanced tenant and vendor relations through efficient billing and payment management, reducing tenant disputes by 18%.

· Managed lease setups and move-in/out procedures, ensuring accurate financial documentation and compliance.

· Resolved complex billing inquiries and issues, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Education

MTI COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY HOUSTON, TEXAS ASSOCIATE OF OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES - BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

Skills & Abilities

Financial Reporting, General Ledger Proficiency, Bank Reconciliation, Wire Transfers, Multi-State Sales Tax Compliance, Trust Accounting, ERP Systems (PeopleSoft, Oracle, E1 Enterprise), Yardi 4.3/4.5, AS400, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Advanced Functions, Access), 10-Key Proficiency, Financial Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Audit Readiness, Process Improvement.

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