Accounts Receivable Specialist with Bilingual Skills
Resume:
MARIA MOORE
Accounts Receivable Specialist
EXPERTISE
Accounts Receivable
Collections
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Billing & Reconciliation
Account Management
Process Improvement
Efficient
Excellent communication
Detail-Oriented
Proactive
Adaptability
Problem solving
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATES’S DEGREE
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Southwestern College
In Progress
CERTIFICATE
LEGAL OFFICE ASSISTANT -
BILINGUAL
Southwestern College
2006
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST NOV 2021 – APR 2025 Harvest Sherwood Food Distributions
San Diego, CA
• Managed over 800 customer accounts, overseeing invoicing, payment processing, and account reconciliation.
• Reduced outstanding balances by 40% within two months of taking over the role by implementing strategic collection efforts.
• Resolved billing discrepancies and disputes, improving cash flow and strengthening customer relationships.
• Maintained a high accuracy rate in data entry and reconciliation, ensuring compliance with financial policies and reducing errors.
• Provided detailed aging reports and financial insights to management, supporting data-driven decision-making.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ASSISTANT AUG 2007 – SEP 2020
Fiesta Pacific Products
San Diego, CA
• Managed and supervised credit and collections functions, overseeing all accounts receivable processes.
• Handled a high volume of large-dollar accounts for small businesses, maintaining accurate records and making informed credit decisions.
• Acted as the liaison between the credit/collections department and the sales team, ensuring smooth communication and daily operations. CREDIT/COLLECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR MAR 2001 – AUG 2006 St. Thomas Creations
La Jolla, CA
• Oversaw and managed all aspects of the credit and collections process, including accounts receivable.
• Worked with a high volume of large-dollar accounts for small businesses, ensuring accurate record-keeping and making informed credit decisions.
• Served as the key point of contact between the credit/collections team and the sales department, facilitating smooth daily operations.
DISPTACHER/CLERK APR 1992 – JUL 2001
Two Bit Tow
San Diego, CA
• Operated radiotelephone equipment to coordinate emergency tow truck responses.
• Received and relayed messages via teletypewriter and telephone, ensuring timely communication.
• Maintained an accurate log of all calls and messages, ensuring efficient operations and response times.
• Managed clerical tasks, including typing, filing, and billing, to support day-to-day operations.
CAREER SUMMARY
Accounts Receivable Specialist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in improving cash flow and reducing outstanding balances. Achieved a 40% reduction in outstanding balances within two months by implementing efficient collection strategies. Skilled in using financial tools like QuickBooks, SAP, and Oracle, and known for attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities. I work effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and ensure financial accuracy, consistently meeting deadlines and driving positive outcomes.
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San Diego, CA
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