Amanda Salamone
West Palm Beach
Summary
As a dedicated financial specialist with extensive experience working with law firms, I bring a unique blend of financial acumen to the table. I excel in managing trust accounts, ensuring compliance with legal regulations, and optimizing financial operations to support the firm’s growth and profitability. Committed to delivering exceptional service, I am passionate about helping firms achieve their financial goals and maintain a strong financial foundation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Specialist
Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured timely vendor payments by effectively managing accounts payable and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring prompt payments and accurate recording of transactions.
- Facilitated timely month-end closings through efficient reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements by providing accurate accounts payable information.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Improved collections efficiency with timely follow-ups on overdue invoices.
- Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
- Increased successful collections, utilizing persuasive negotiation tactics and thorough knowledge of client policies.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Communicated with bank staff to determine the verification of checks deposited by clients.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Reviewed and reconciled corporate American Express and Chase credit card statements to confirm all charges are accounted for on a monthly basis.
- Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and vendors regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing.
- Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Updated vendor information regularly, ensuring accurate contact details and banking information for prompt payments.
Billing Clerk
Peterson Bernard
09.2015 - 11.2022
- Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
- Verified accuracy of billing data and corrected discrepancies.
- Managed high volume of invoices while maintaining attention to detail, resulting in improved financial accuracy.
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures, contributing to an organized and punctual financial reporting process.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive customer information by adhering to strict privacy guidelines, upholding the company''s reputation for professionalism in handling personal data.
- Generated daily, weekly and monthly reports for billing department.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach Gardens, FL01.2019
GED -
Royal Palm Beach Community High School
West Palm Beach, FL01.2017
Skills
- Collections
- Tax planning and compliance
- Invoice processing
- Financial software proficiency
- Wire transfers
- Settlements
- AP forecasting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Finance Specialist
Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
01.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb
11.2022 - 01.2023
Billing Clerk
Peterson Bernard
09.2015 - 11.2022
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Palm Beach State College
GED -
Royal Palm Beach Community High School
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