Corinne Nieves
Roselle Park,NJ
Summary
Organized Accounts Assistant knowledgeable in various accounting programs and possessing solid computer skills. Experienced in handling bookkeeping activities and correcting account errors. Adept at analyzing complex situations and finding creative solutions to challenging problems.
Systematic
Administrative Assistant with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team-player with expertise completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Assistant
Fibertex Corporation
Cranford, NJ
03.2021 - Current
- Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
- Forecast cash inflow to company weekly.
- Collected and applied $10 million worth of invoices monthly through ACH/wire transfers and check deposits.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, scanning and copying.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Completed financial reports to inform president.
- Monitored accounts for compliance with established payment plans and flagged non-compliances.
- Collected documents and made portfolios for collections accounts.
- Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
- Used scripted conversation prompts to convey current account information and obtain payments.
- Set up drafts and processed immediate payments after conducting thorough research and analysis of account.
- Processed payments and contracts on accounts.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Processed bill reminders and consulted with third-party collection agency to resolve past-due customer accounts.
- Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
- Applied more than 60 payments per week.
- Distributed and tracked more than 1,000 monthly invoices for distribution business.
- Calculated discounts, percentage allocations and credits and spearheaded process improvements to secure prompt and regular receipts for organization.
- Reduced time and costs by implementing new accounting procedures.
- Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Tracked invoices, receipts and deposit slips to generate monthly fiscal statements.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Engineered Security Systems
Towaco, NJ
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Tracked expenditures and prepared reports for records and management review.
- Processed check disbursements and reconciled related ledger.
- Reviewed open purchase orders for integrity, accuracy and completeness of vendor information.
- Assisted project managers and operations staff with accounting expertise.
- Analyzed figures, postings and documents to maintain accounting program accuracy.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Managed and updated financial accounts and permanent records for more than 700 vendors.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Managed complex finance projects under direction of senior management to meet deadlines and budget limitations.
- Effectively communicated with vendors about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
- Created PowerPoint presentations for business development purposes.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Offered office-wide software support and training, troubleshooting issues and optimizing usage.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Food Truck Truck Owner/Operator
Bear’s
Sayreville, NJ
01.2014 - 07.2019
- Ordered supplies and maintained merchandise stock
- Expanded menu, payment means, operational hours and locations, and staff
- Maintained the equipment and served customers in compliance with the Board of Health.
- Negotiated contract terms with vendors to balance cash flow against possible price savings with technical and operational input from partner.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.
- Sold business in 2019 for a profit
Education
MBA - Accounting
07.2022
GPA: 3.7
- Relevant Coursework Completed: Managerial & Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Management and Negotiations
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Women's Studies
06.2014
GPA: 3.28
- Member of Sigma Delta Sorority
- Elected to Vice President for Olympus Senior Society in 2013
- Member of Varsity Track & Field (indoor and outdoor - 8 seasons)
Skills
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Precision and Accuracy
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Ease with Computers and Technology
- Document and File Management
- Administrative Procedures
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Certification
- Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging for Students , William Paterson University via Everfi - February 2022
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Accounts Assistant - Fibertex Corporation
03.2021 - Current
Accounts Payable Coordinator - Engineered Security Systems
07.2019 - 03.2021
Food Truck Truck Owner/Operator - Bear’s
01.2014 - 07.2019
William Paterson University of New Jersey - MBA, Accounting
Dartmouth College - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology And Women's Studies