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Amber Warren

AR/AP Specialist
Jewett,TX

Summary

Highly organized, hard-working and accuracy driven. Attentive Accounts Receivable & Payable Coordinator with 8+ years of experience in collections account management. Dedicated to professional services, on time payments and detailed documentation. Meticulous approach to analyzing financial data and ensuring accuracy, careful worker known for resourcefulness and reliability. Looking to utilize my professional and life skills experience with the intention of securing a professional career with ample opportunity to tackle challenges and advance, while continuously building on my library of knowledge and expertise.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist

Herold Services
05.2019 - Current

(Part-Time) AP-AR / Receive and log invoices. Maintain and update Accounts Payable and Receivable Ledgers accurately. Process invoices, providing account updates articulately and efficiently to both customers and suppliers. Receive, sort, track and post incoming payments. Validate debit accounts to ensure credibility of payments. Issue receipts for received payments. Provide documentation for internal and external audits. Research and resolve invoice discrepancies. Generate financial statements, provide month-end closing reports.

  • Part-Time Contract work for previous supervisor while employed with Ferrara Fire Apparatus and Lone Star Emergency Group.

Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Valor Victoria
08.2022 - 08.2023

(Full -Time Remote) Create sales orders, generate invoices relative to services provided by company, utilizing available resources, QuickBooks, and specialized customer sites. Established processes to improve and maintain efficiency throughout invoice processing and other functions of accounts receivable. Learn new systems and tools quickly to become an adept user. Proactively seek opportunities to optimize business processes by leveraging technology. Prioritize tasks effectively. Demonstrate the ability to cooperate with a variety of people and achieve results.

  • Reason for Separation: Laid off due to business being slow.

Special Projects Coordinator / Quartermaster

Magnolia Fire Department
05.2019 - 08.2022

(Full-Time) AP-AR Backup / Logistics Backup. Inventory Control and Assignment of Fire Department Uniforms, Bunker Gear, and equipment. Scheduling of state mandated maintenance and cleaning of equipment. Oversee and manage Apparatus Fleet registration, titles, and licenses. (Accounts Receivable/Payables) Processing of POs issued by and received for department. Maintain knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability. Maintain purchasing records and document purchasing activities. Including but not limited to, sorting, coding, and matching invoices to purchase orders. Review invoices for payment and closing out of purchase orders. Research and resolve invoice discrepancies. Assist with month end closing processes. Timekeeping / gathering and compiling time sheet data for employees across department, record employee pay data, review payroll entries', monitor reports for discrepancies, process payroll through ADP. Special projects for Department as assigned by Command Staff.

  • Reason for Separation: Relocated and due to recent economy I transitioned to 100% Remote to eliminate 3 hr. daily commute.

Office Administrator

Lone Star Emergency Group
02.2017 - 04.2019

(Full-Time) Accounts Receivable/Payables. Processing of work orders as related to apparatus repairs and parts sales. Warranty claims processed through manufacturers to ensure proper payments and credits applied to accounts. Collaborated with vendors to set up new accounts and maintain working relations. Perform reconciliations (including credit application, resolving cash application issues, etc.) Solve customer invoice issues to expedite and obtain payment. Prepare documents for processing debit memos, credit memos and adjustments to customer accounts.

  • Reason for Separation: Laid off due to declining business

General Administrative Office Manager

Fearra Fire Apparatus / Rev Group.
07.2015 - 01.2017

Processing of work orders as related to apparatus repairs and parts sales. Managed warranty claims processed through manufacturers to ensure proper payments and credits applied to accounts. Collaborated with vendors to set up new accounts and maintain working relationships. Scheduled repair orders for private sector clients and municipalities. Update clients on status of repairs. Filing of all corresponding paperwork in relation to work performed in sequential order. General Office and clerical duties in general operation of office administrator role.

  • Reason for Separation: Company was bought out by Lone Star Emergency Group and I transitioned over with new Company.

Automotive General Manager

Go Car Guys
05.2012 - 12.2014

(Full-Time) Day-to-day operations management of Automotive Sales Office. Title work. Sales Order Processing. Customer Service/Customer Resolutions. Warranty Claims. Repair/Service Order input and management. Parts requisition, manage and updated online portal. Research and price used vehicles. Generate leads and post ads to promote the dealership. Contact and negotiate rates with shipping companies to arrange shipment of vehicles overseas.

  • Reason for Separation: Birth of 3rd Child & needed Benefits

Education

GED -

San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX
02.1999

Skills

  • Departmental Collaboration
  • Strategic Initiatives
  • Vendor Contracts
  • Organizational Systems
  • Financial Calculation and Analysis
  • Investigating Discrepancies
  • Daily Ledgers
  • Collection Calls
  • Proactive and Self-Motivated
  • Invoice and Payment Tracking
  • Vendor Record Management
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Financial Data Analyzation
  • Cash Control
  • Expense Report Processing
  • Purchase Order Receipts
  • Document Coding and Classification
  • Ledger and Journal Entries
  • Capital Expenditures

Timeline

Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Valor Victoria
08.2022 - 08.2023

Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist

Herold Services
05.2019 - Current

Special Projects Coordinator / Quartermaster

Magnolia Fire Department
05.2019 - 08.2022

Office Administrator

Lone Star Emergency Group
02.2017 - 04.2019

General Administrative Office Manager

Fearra Fire Apparatus / Rev Group.
07.2015 - 01.2017

Automotive General Manager

Go Car Guys
05.2012 - 12.2014

GED -

San Jacinto College District

References

Magnolia Fire Department (Previous Supervisor - Magnolia Fire Department)

  • Director of Finance - Eloise Roberson (Eloise@magnoliafire.org / (713) 855-8001)

Magnolia Fire Department (Direct Supervisor – Magnolia Fire Department)

  • Division Chief of Logistics - August Naumann (anaumann@magnoliafire.org / (832) 473-9851)

Herold Services (Contract Supervisor & Previous Supervisor with Lone Star Emergency Group & Ferrara Fire Apparatus)

  • Owner - Adam Herold (heroldservices1@gmail.com / (515) 480-8717)
Amber WarrenAR/AP Specialist