BRIAN GARCIA
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Results-driven Finance and Accounting Specialist with a proven track record at Samsung, where I reduced outstanding receivables by 20% through effective follow-ups. Proficient in SAP and advanced Excel, I excel in financial analysis and communication, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Accounting Specialist
Samsung
Santa Ana, CA
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed high-volume accounts receivable operations, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, payment application, and collections for major clients.
- Reconciled customer accounts, identified discrepancies.
- Prepared and analyzed aging reports, escalated delinquent accounts appropriately, and reduced outstanding receivables by 40% through proactive follow-ups.
- Utilized SAP and NERP to maintain accurate financial records and generate regular AR reports for management review.
- Supported monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes by ensuring proper AR reporting and compliance with company policies and SOX.
- Reviewed accounts payable and receivable to ensure accuracy of information.
Customer Service Representative
IKEA
Carson, CA
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Supported daily operations by handling billing inquiries and processing customer payments with a high level of accuracy.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and store navigation.
- Worked closely with department leads to support office management tasks such as ordering supplies and coordinating schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
California State University
Long Beach05.2024
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- SAP & Payment Processing
- Advanced Excel
- Data Reconciliation & Reporting
- Expense Report Processing
- Confidentiality & Compliance
- Payment Tracking & Troubleshooting
- Accounts receivable
- Journal Entries
- Communication & Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams)
- Bookkeeping
- Bank reconciliation
- Discrepancy resolution
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Finance and Accounting Specialist
Samsung
09.2024 - 07.2025
Customer Service Representative
IKEA
02.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Finance
California State University