Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant

Garilyn Galindo

Ocala, Florida ● Cell: 480-***-**** ● Email: **************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced staff accountant specializing in construction accounting with background in managing accounts receivable/payable (AR/PR), payroll administration, and financial compliance. Over 30 years of success in streamlined financial operations for diverse industries, including construction and corporate settings. Demonstrates expertise in handling work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, preparing pay applications, issuing and tracking liens and obtaining payment waivers. Proficient in Certificate of Insurance management, ensuring tax exemptions for construction materials, and maintaining regulatory compliance for vehicles, licenses and business operations. Simultaneous task manager skilled in fostering operational efficiency and delivering exceptional service across financial and administrative functions. SKILLS

Accounting & Finance: Accounts receivable/payable (AR/AP), general ledger reconciliation, month-end closings, GAAP, WIP reporting.

Construction Compliance: Lien management, pay applications, Certificate of Insurance (COI) and tax-exempt procurement.

Payroll & HR: Weekly payroll processing, employee time tracking and HR regulatory compliance.

Customer Support: Conflict resolution, account issue management and client satisfaction.

Process Optimization: Streamlining cash flow processes and financial workflows to enhance efficiency.

Regulatory Compliance: Managing business licenses, vehicle registrations and insurance updates.

Technical Tools: Computer Ease, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks Desktop Asure, Microsoft Excel

(VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication across diverse audiences.

Adaptability: Composed and focused in dynamic and high-pressure environments. WORK EXPERIENCE

Allstate Energy 2 LLC, Tempe, AZ April 2021 – March 2025, Office Manager

● Oversee full-cycle accounts receivable/payable (AR/AP), ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions for all dl construction projects.

● Administer weekly payroll for dl employees using Asure, managing time tracking and compliance with labor relations.

● Prepare work-in-progress (WIP) reports, process pay applications and manage liens to ensure financial transparency and secure payments.

● Maintain and monitor Certificates of Insurance for subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to guarantee compliance.

● Manage procurement of tax-exempt supplies for construction projects, adhering to state and local tax regulations.

● Handle regulatory compliance tasks, including renewing business licenses, registering and ensuring company vehicles and maintaining operational readiness.

● Ensured financial reporting and processes align with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

(GAAP) to uphold accuracy and integrity.

● Collaborate with leadership to resolve financial discrepancies, improve cashflow, and provide actionable insights for decision-making.

● Utilize Computer Ease accounting software to manage financial data budgets, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

SRE Transportation, Phoenix, AZ 2016 January – 2021, Staff Accountant

(AR/PR/Compliance)

● Managed reconciliation of accounts receivable/payable, balanced general ledgers, and streamlined monthly processes.

● Provided high-quality customer service by addressing account-related inquiries, analyzing discrepancies, and fostering strong client relationships.

● Performed month-end closings, generated financial reports for leadership review, and facilitated decision making with accurate data insights.

American Airlines, Phoenix, AZ 2006 – Accountant, Corporate 2016, Staff Accounting

● Conducted daily verification and reconciliation of $80 million in monthly cash and credit card receivables.

● Streamlined refund and chargeback processing, ensuring accurate month-end account balances.

● Collaborated with teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain financial integrity. U.S. Airways, Phoenix, AZ 2001-2006, Accounts Receival Specialist

Researched high volume of passenger inquiries and collaborated with credit card companies and other airlines to proactively mitigate issues.

Processed refunds and chargebacks in a timely manner; reconciled chargebacks for month-end processing.

Exercised strong analytical skills in monitoring fraudulent cases and reporting such activity to the internal fraud department.

Entrusted to work with highly protected external credit card company websites including AMEX, Mastercard, Visa and Discover.

Mitchell Sweet & Associates, Tempe, AZ 1997-2000, Accounts Reconciliation/Financial Aid Specialist

Verified proper disbursement of federal student aid funding during each award year for each school served.

Reconciled general operating accounts to general ledger and ordered student funds from Department of Education.

Entered all school bank statement information and checks into main database; resolved all discrepancies related to student accounts.

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