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AMANDA SALINAS

Summary

Motivated Financial Management/ Office Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight, and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting, and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to manage any number of employees.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager/ Accounting

Vanguard Cleaning Systems
Wauwatosa, WI
05.2022 - 04.2024
  • Created Invoices from Generation to Collections of Past Due Accounts.
  • Assisted the Owner in All projects.
  • Implemented New Supplies Orders and Completed Inventory Vender Orders.
  • Ordered Office Supplies
  • Set up and Maintained Policies and Procedures for Accounting Efficiency.
  • Upgraded company with new QuickBooks Resources/Features for Streamlined Accounting Practices
  • Created and maintained accurate excel spreadsheet of Franchisees Documents and Insurance Expirations
  • Balanced and completed Cooperate Finance Reports, Bank Accounts, Credit Cards and General Ledger.
  • Actively lead and participated in staff meetings & training.
  • Handled all accounts Receivables and Payables.
  • Handled all communication between Franchises, Regional Manger & Owner.
  • Transitioned the Company with new Acquisition of another Region.
  • Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collection, and reconciling accounts.
  • Implemented and adjusted past processes and procedure into streamlined, time efficient and sharable amongst all employees.
  • Applied accurately all cash applications to customers accounts.
  • Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
  • Created credit and debit memos and applied to customers’ accounts.

Senior Collections Representative

Fathom Manufacturing
Hartland, WI
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed all open invoices from generation to collections of past due accounts.
  • Implemented and adjusted past processes and procedure into streamlined, time efficient and sharable amongst all employees.
  • Applied accurately all cash applications to customers accounts.
  • Created credit and debit memos and applied to customers accounts.
  • Handled business to business collections for three of the 12 companies purchased through acquisitions.
  • Helped transfer from QuickBooks to Infor/Skyline. Utilized SAP with one company efficiently.

Operational Manager/ Accounting/ HR

Office Furniture Warehouse
Waukesha, WI
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Managed all open invoices from generation to collections of past due accounts.
  • Maintained accurate and complete employee files.
  • Created new Employee Handbook for all six franchises.
  • Implemented personal time off requests and tracking system.
  • Oversee entire office of five sales staff employees.
  • Assisted the owner in all projects.
  • Handled the accounting/ finances of two other franchises.
  • Implemented new sales orders and completed inventory vender orders.
  • Ordered office supplies.
  • Created marketing materials for sales staff.
  • Set up and maintained policies and procedures to ensure sales team and warehouse team were working efficiently.
  • Upgraded company with new QuickBooks version and printing checks.
  • Trained sales staff on how to use QuickBooks to track sales.
  • Created and maintained accurate excel spreadsheet for running commissions.
  • Balanced and completed cooperate finances.
  • Actively lead and participated in staff meetings, training issues and questions.
  • Handled all accounts receivables and payables.
  • Handled all communication between employees and owner.
  • Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collection, and reconciling accounts.

Senior Collections/ Repo Coordinator

ENGS Commercial Finance
Itasca, IL
06.2019 - 05.2020
  • Handled high volume collections on business to business customers.
  • High volume daily outbound and inbound collection calls and emails to/from delinquent customers
  • Develop working relationships with customers while gathering background information to build their company profile
  • Prepare and present account status reports to Collections Manager and V.P. along with recommendations to resolve delinquency
  • Maximize recoveries through customer contact, skip tracing, or other necessary means with any actions taken to be in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Work with customers to reschedule, rewrite, or extend payments when necessary to avoid repossession and cure delinquency
  • Work with the Collections Team and other departments to develop and improve processes and procedures
  • Coordinate with Credit, Sales, dealers, and other personnel to effectively utilize all resources to maximize productivity
  • Create default letters and formulate emails to contact customers regarding delinquency
  • Document all interaction with customers and vendors in detail and with precision
  • Assist the Collections Manager in training and mentoring lower level collectors
  • Make recommendations to Collections Manager, Senior Management in regards to repossessing collateral when appropriate

Operational Manager/ Accounting

Illinois Repossession Agency
Addison, IL
05.2016 - 06.2019
  • Maximize recoveries through customer contact, skip tracing, or other necessary means with any actions taken to be in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Work with the Collections Team and other departments to develop and improve processes and procedures
  • Oversaw all operations and profitability of the company
  • Created business to business relationships and new customer clients
  • Implemented quoting post repossession requirements which resulted in 20 to 35% growth profit per repossession
  • Handled all accounts receivable and payable
  • Cut weekly payroll
  • Managed all open invoices from generation to collections of past due accounts
  • Completed interviews, hiring and HR files of employees and drivers
  • Set up and maintained policies and procedures to ensure customer service staff were working efficiently
  • Handled all client relations, quoting and creating contract with clients
  • Created and maintained records of cash with accuracy and security
  • Managed clients, auctions, and transportation companies to maintain lot inventory
  • Obtained clearances, certificates, and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.

Education

Kettle Moraine High School
Wales, WI
01-2002

Some College (No Degree) in Nursing - Nursing

Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY

Some College (No Degree) in Business Management -

University of Phoenix

Skills

  • Accounting- P&L and Balance Sheets
  • Chart of Accounts
  • AR/AP/ Reconciliations- QuickBooks
  • Spreadsheet- Excel
  • Client Relations- Telephone & Email
  • Transportation
  • Written & Verbal Communication
  • Human Resources
  • Inventory Ordering & Control
  • Leadership & Management
  • Managing & Conducting Training and Teams Meetings
  • All Microsoft Programs
  • Office Management- Employees
  • Negotiation Contacts
  • Payroll
  • Company Acquisitions
  • Customer Service / Client Relationship Management
  • Project Management
  • Billing And Invoicing
  • Payroll And Accounts Payable And Receivable
  • Payment Processing
  • Cash Reconciliation
  • Exceptional Customer Support
  • Purchase Orders Organization
  • Office Supplies Management
  • Office Management
  • Maintaining Accounting Ledger
  • Policy And Procedure Modification
  • Quickbooks Proficiency
  • Insurance Eligibility Verifications
  • Credit And Collections
  • Expense Reporting
  • Vendor Engagement

Timeline

Office Manager/ Accounting

Vanguard Cleaning Systems
05.2022 - 04.2024

Senior Collections Representative

Fathom Manufacturing
11.2021 - 05.2022

Operational Manager/ Accounting/ HR

Office Furniture Warehouse
05.2020 - 05.2021

Senior Collections/ Repo Coordinator

ENGS Commercial Finance
06.2019 - 05.2020

Operational Manager/ Accounting

Illinois Repossession Agency
05.2016 - 06.2019

Kettle Moraine High School

Some College (No Degree) in Nursing - Nursing

Hopkinsville Community College

Some College (No Degree) in Business Management -

University of Phoenix
AMANDA SALINAS