Job Search Status
Open to workDesired Job Title
Finance AssociateAccounts Receivable AccountantWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridLocation: Oakland, CAPleasanton, CASan Francisco, CAWalnut Creek, CA
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Verified
This profile is verified using an email address.
Bonita Whitt
Oakland,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented Finance Associate with 5+ years of experience in accounts receivable, general ledger support, and period-end close activities. Skilled in Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, and Excel pivot tables, with a record of reducing past-due balances by $100K and strengthening reporting accuracy. Focused on clean reconciliations, compliance, and efficient cash application.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Associate
Aveva Software
San Leandro, California
06.2023 - 11.2025
- Monitored, verified, and reconciled high-volume bank deposits (ACH, wire, checks) through Wells Fargo portal while ensuring compliance with financial policies and accurate financial reporting.
- Period-End Activities: Assisted with monthly and quarterly AR closures; validated invoicing, cash postings, adjustments, and credit memos to confirm completeness.
- Tracked withholding tax (WHT) certificates, managed W-9 details, and prepared journal entries for tax write-offs, ensuring compliance and reducing potential tax liabilities.
- Posted cash on account and maintained detailed documentation for daily transaction records, supporting financial accountability and accuracy.
- ERP Utilization: Leveraged enterprise financial networks (Oracle, NetSuite, SAP) to review and confirm income statement components for precision.
Accounts Receivable Accountant
The Linux Foundation
San Francisco, California
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Analytical Problem Solving: Researched high-volume transaction data and generated weekly aging reports to minimize corporate liability and manage priorities.
- Financial Reporting Impact: Investigated and resolved intricate billing discrepancies to optimize cash flow, successfully reducing past-due balances by $100k.
- Generated detailed reports on aging receivables, collections activity, and customer account history to inform financial decision-making.
- Handled sensitive financial details with sound judgment while collaborating with internal departments and customers to establish effective payment schedules.
- Documented financial statuses and collection efforts of customers to support timely cash flow management.
Accounts Payable /Accounts Receivable Specialist
SCS Global Services
Emeryville, California
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Asset Safeguarding: Managed transaction adjustments, credits, refunds, and cash check receipts with complete accuracy, protecting financial integrity.
- Reconciliation Functions: Conducted comprehensive bank statement, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations, to ensure compliance with GAAP.
- Operational Compliance: Reviewed and updated vendor profiles and insurance records, and compiled year-end 1099 tax forms for accurate reporting.
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Horizon Services, Inc
Hayward, California
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Governmental Environment Billing: Led compliant, high-volume billing operations for the Counties of Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Kaiser Permanente, ensuring timely and accurate revenue collection.
- Financial Reporting: Processed multi-source journal receipts (donations, food stamps, vendor payments) to create comprehensive monthly financial summaries, and enhancing financial visibility.
- Journal Entries: Prepared precise monthly journal entries for deferred income ledger accounts for advanced county funding.
- Audit & Revenue Analysis: Cross-referenced county-generated PSP131 financial reports with internal site admission logs to ensure revenue accuracy and identify discrepancies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Accounting
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA10-2026
Skills
- Accounts receivable
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- General ledger
- Cash management
- Tax compliance
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Finance Associate
Aveva Software
06.2023 - 11.2025
Accounts Receivable Accountant
The Linux Foundation
03.2020 - 01.2023
Accounts Payable /Accounts Receivable Specialist
SCS Global Services
06.2019 - 03.2020
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Horizon Services, Inc
03.2018 - 09.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Business Accounting
Diablo Valley College