Angela Friday
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist skilled in handling diverse range of accounts payable functions with accuracy, efficiency and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments with a legal professional background with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to collections.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable/Paralegal Manager
Law Offices Of Lawrence I. Wachtel
08.2013 - Current
- Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing payment schedules to optimize cash flow and maintain strong client relations.
- Developed customized billing solutions that increased revenue collection rates while minimizing disputes over fees charged for services rendered.
- Apply payments to the appropriate homeowner accounts and reconciled monthly.
- Managed accounts payable processes for several clients, analyzing large volumes of financial data while providing audit-level review of invoices and claims.
- Processed, verified and reconciled accounts payable invoices ensuring accurate financial records according to accounting processing codes.
- Prepared documents regarding credit collections for breach of contract cases for filing.
- Prepared and updated status reports for management companies relating to Homeowners Associations and Condominium Boards.
- Prepared Intent to file Lawsuit letters.
- Prepared and filed electronically complaints with supporting documents.
- Responded to queries from property management companies, court clerks and homeowners regarding issues with By-Laws, billings and collection practices.
- Provided Attorney with information and assistance with collection efforts including accounting documents.
- Enhanced productivity by creating standardized templates for commonly used legal documents and correspondence.
- Maintained efficient filing system to ensure homeowner information is accurate and up to date.
Accounts Payable/Paralegal
Richard D. London & Associates, P.C.
08.2008 - 07.2013
- Managed accounts payable processes for several clients processing and reviewing invoices and credit memos.
- Processed, verified and reconciled accounts payable invoices ensuring accurate financial records.
- Prepared documents regarding credit collections for replevin and deficiency cases for filing.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Bankruptcy filing representing the creditor.
- Prepared and collected payments on garnishments and payment plans on defendants.
- Remote banking.
- Created invoices and collection reminders.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal departments and external clients regarding billing inquiries or disputes resolution.
- Improved accounts receivable collections by establishing clear communication channels and follow-up procedures with clients.
Bankruptcy Paralegal/Bookkeeper
Law Offices of Judy Nicks
03.2004 - 07.2008
- Meet with new clients to go over debts and income for Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy filings.
- Devised plans to bring bankruptcy clients current within 3-5 years and getting them confirmed with the bankruptcy court.
- Electronic filing with the bankruptcy courts for DC, MD, and Northern Virginia.
- Answering multiple-line phone system and other administrative duties including the office bookkeeping.
- Balanced accounts using QuickBooks.
- Prepared balance sheets and other financial reports using double-entry bookkeeping.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining client relationships and positive cash flow.
- Tracked expenses and income while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with office protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice & Accounting -
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD08.2012
Computer Science/Computer Engineering -
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA05.2002
Skills
- Legal Research
- Legal writing
- Case analysis
- Document Management
- Legal Compliance
- Legal counseling
- Document Preparation
- Quickbooks
- Invoice Processing
- Accounts Payable
- Account Reconciliation
- General accounting
References
available upon request
Timeline
Accounts Payable/Paralegal Manager
Law Offices Of Lawrence I. Wachtel
08.2013 - Current
Accounts Payable/Paralegal
Richard D. London & Associates, P.C.
08.2008 - 07.2013
Bankruptcy Paralegal/Bookkeeper
Law Offices of Judy Nicks
03.2004 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice & Accounting -
University of Maryland University College
Computer Science/Computer Engineering -
Spelman College
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