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Alejandra Cantu

Houston,TX

Summary

Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Assistant

Hinojosa Law
Houston , Texas
10.2023 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Accounting Specialist

Lashley & Associates Inc.
07.2022 - Current
  • Payment Applications (card, cash, ACH, check)
  • Credit Applications
  • Cash box reconciliation
  • Daily tracking of bank activity
  • Performed job audits that increased sales productivity
  • Maintaining client relationships by assisting them with any account request or inquiries
  • Complete monthly lien documents
  • Prepare and distribute notarized waivers
  • Entering and tracking payables
  • Prepare and print checks
  • Set up new vendors
  • Train and oversee billing specialist
  • Entering and maintaining stock inventory on Infor software
  • Worked with warehouse and sales personnel with daily accounting activities or customer issues

Billing Specialist

Lashley & Associates Inc.
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Processing over 60 customer invoices daily
  • Processing manufacturer invoices
  • Partial billings
  • Entering inventory counts
  • Filing customer/vendor invoices
  • Reviewed submitted job information sheets for any errors
  • Kept track of vendor credits that were to be issued
  • Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing
  • Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Monitored customer accounts to identify and rectify billing issues
  • Provided excellent customer service, developing and maintaining client relationships
  • Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information

Receptionist

LPC Personnel/ Lashley & Associates Inc.
10.2021 - 01.2022

Answered the phone and assisted with billing at Lashley & Associates Inc. Was hired on quickly after my contract time was completed.

Education

BBA - Accounting

University of Houston - Downtown, Houston, TX
05.2026

Associate of Arts - Accounting

HCC Southeast, Houston, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Database Maintenance
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Administrative Support
  • Refund Processing
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Billing Data Verification
  • Services Rendered Documentation
  • Maintain Records
  • Customer Contact

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Accounting Assistant - Hinojosa Law
10.2023 - Current
Accounting Specialist - Lashley & Associates Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Receptionist - LPC Personnel/ Lashley & Associates Inc.
10.2021 - 01.2022
Billing Specialist - Lashley & Associates Inc.
01.2021 - 07.2022
University of Houston - Downtown - BBA, Accounting
HCC Southeast - Associate of Arts, Accounting
Alejandra Cantu