Ashlai Lowe
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
Adept at building strong relationships with audit team members, vendors and customers. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a tireless approach to handling routine and complex needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Clerk IV
Communication Workers Of America
11.2021 - Current
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing automated systems.
- Reduced risk of errors with thorough review and cross-checking of financial statements.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous adherence to policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the preparation of comprehensive audit reports, presenting findings to management for informed decision making.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while reviewing complex financial transactions and identifying discrepancies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting principles, regulations, and best practices to ensure accurate auditing processes.
- Collaborated with managers to obtain missing information.
- Collaborated effectively with internal departments to gather relevant data and documents for audits.
Junior Accountant
Robbins Russell Law Firm
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Streamlined accounting processes by implementing efficient data management techniques.
- Prepared and executed weekly check runs.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and analyzing financial statements.
- Reconciled credit card statements monthly.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable processing by verifying vendor invoices against purchase orders and contracts.
- Managed client billing process to ensure prompt payment, improving cash flow management.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors through effective communication, leading to better payment terms negotiation opportunities.
- Supported inventory control measures by performing periodic physical counts and reconciling discrepancies with system data.
- Assessed DC Sales and Use Tax while staying abreast of changes or updates to the code.
- Maintained appropriate back-up files for research and reference.
- Protected the organizations value by keeping information confidential.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers.
Billing Analyst
Hogan Lovells Law Firm
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Improved billing accuracy by conducting thorough audits and identifying discrepancies in invoice data.
- Streamlined billing processes for increased efficiency, implementing automated systems and software upgrades.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure proper application of contract terms and conditions during the billing process.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, ensuring compliance in all aspects of the billing process.
- Anticipated potential conflicts by proactively reviewing contracts for special billing requirements or provisions outside standard practices.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with all personal data as per company guidelines.
- Submitted alternate billing for clients belonging to special demographics using EHub, Fujifilm, CounselLink, Serengeti, eCasetrack, CounselGo, TyMetrics 360, Collaborati, Passport and Lawtrac software portals.
- Conducted monthly pre-billing review and data quality analysis to verify complete accuracy of invoices delivered to customers and providers.
- Functioned as key point of contact for billing data integrity matters for clients, vendors and various internal departments.
- Provided excellent customer service, developing and maintaining client relationships.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
Accounting Clerk
Congress Height Community Training & Dev. Corp.
10.2011 - 11.2014
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoice management and payment tracking systems.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Improved cash flow management with diligent monitoring of incoming payments and timely collections followups.
- Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
Skills
- Quickbooks, Elite & Microsoft Office
- Excels in a fast paced environment
- Data and Account Reconciliations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experienced with eBilling vendors; EHub, Fujifilm, CounselLink, Serengeti, eCasetrack, CounselGo, TyMetrix 360, Collaborati, Passport & Lawtrac
Timeline
Audit Clerk IV
Communication Workers Of America
11.2021 - Current
Junior Accountant
Robbins Russell Law Firm
07.2017 - 02.2020
Billing Analyst
Hogan Lovells Law Firm
07.2015 - 06.2017
Accounting Clerk
Congress Height Community Training & Dev. Corp.
10.2011 - 11.2014
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