Brenda Salgado
Houston
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Coordinator with expertise in account reconciliation, invoice collections, and addressing delinquent payments tactfully. Proficient in financial statement preparation, general ledger activities, accounts receivable processing, and collections.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable/ Cash Applications Coordinator
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
07.2018 - Current
- Complete daily process adjustments to maintain accuracy.
- Prepare bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits.
- Reconcile daily AR ledger and verify proper posting.
- Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Verify discrepancies and resolve clients' billing issues
- Update aging reports based on daily audits.
- Processe incoming payments in accordance with established financial policies.
- Optimize organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
Title Coordinator
First Investors Financial Services Inc.
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Contacted State Motor Vehicle Department to determine status of pending titles.
- Calculated and remitted state sales tax, service, and other charges.
- Communicated with customers to resolve common title issues.
- Kept up-to-date with state and federal regulations to prevent errors and fraud.
- Maintained confidentiality and security of personal information to protect customer privacy and prevent identity theft.
- Analyzed title documents to identify potential issues and resolve any discrepancies.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Audited and reviewed title documents for accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Apartment Manager
Villa Royal Apartments
05.2005 - 10.2014
- Met with potential tenants to negotiate rent, explain occupancy terms and show available units.
- Conducted move-out and move-in inspections to determine charges for damages and market readiness.
- Prepared and processed lease and rental applications.
- Monitored and tracked payments and expenses, providing timely and accurate financial reports.
- Completed annual rent calculations using housing database software.
- Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
- Managed property financial records by collecting rent from tenants and reconciling monthly accounts payable and receivable.
Education
GED -
Houston Community College
Houston, TXAssociate of Arts - Business
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Houston Downtown
Houston, TX12-2028
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision
- Great Organization skills
- Customer and Personal Service
- Money and Budget management
- Complex Problem Solving
- Administration and Management
- Clerical Experience
- Strong attention to detail skills
- Accurate Data entry
- Experience with Microsoft Office - (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Skilled in financial management tools
- AR reporting
- Accounts receivable
- Aging report creation
- Invoice statements
- Account reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Cash management
- Cash application
- Credit management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accounts Receivable/ Cash Applications Coordinator
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
07.2018 - Current
Title Coordinator
First Investors Financial Services Inc.
01.2015 - 07.2018
Apartment Manager
Villa Royal Apartments
05.2005 - 10.2014
GED -
Houston Community College
Associate of Arts - Business
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Houston Downtown