Candace Marek
Washington
Summary
Adept at steering financial accuracy and operational efficiency, demonstrated during tenure at Texas A&M. Expert in account reconciliation and adept in negotiation, I have a proven track record of enhancing financial workflows and achieving performance goals. Adaptable professional with experience in expense control, financial analysis, and trust accounting. Frequently praised as efficient by peers, I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accountant I
Texas A&M
06.2023 - Current
- Completing vendor setups for all Texas A&M systems
- Working within FAMIS, Aggiebuy, & USAS on a daily basis to maintain/update any necessary vendor profiles
- Performs accounting work to include the recording, examining, and analyzing financial records, documents or reports
- Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and completeness
- Assigns object codes
- Researches discrepancies and reports findings
- Answers general vendor questions
- Provides technical assistance regarding procedures
- Assures compliance with standards, policies and procedures
Bar Manager
Rail And Rye
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues
- Reduced labor costs by improving employee schedules and workflows to capitalize on individual strengths and better meet forecasted customer demands
Collections Agent
Alltran Financial
04.2016 - 05.2022
- Directed day-to-day collections functions
- Persistently reached out to customers with extremely past due accounts to recover lost revenue
- Complied with fair debt practices and regulatory guidelines and kept current with changing regulations
- Investigated accounts with balance errors using accounting software
- Managed past due collection calls, skip tracing, outside collections agency coordination and litigation activities
- Trained new collections representatives on collections processes and incentivized team members to achieve production goals
- Achieved performance goals on consistent basis
- Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor
Server Shift Leader
Wrangler Steakhouse
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Addressed and resolved customer conflicts with managed waitstaff, verifying satisfactory outcomes for involved parties
- Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons
- Taught staff how to deliver outstanding service to every customer without sacrificing profit objectives
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices
- Managed scheduling for Number servers, maintaining adequate staffing levels while accounting for personal employee needs
- Created incentive-based performance tracking systems to encourage positive and energetic service execution
- Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks and trained new staff
Closing Manager
Subway
08.2012 - 11.2014
- Prepared registers for closing shift and assigned team member positions while maintaining high level of guest service
- Stocked empty shelves and assembled merchandise neatly on racks and in displays to prepare for opening shift
- Utilized checklists to stay organized and ready when guests arrived and completed management duties before closing
- Secured safety of business and employees at closing time by locking doors, reducing lighting and checking surrounding areas for suspicious activity
- Appraised inventory levels and ordered new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service
Education
Accounting And Business Management - Accounting And Business
Blinn College
Bryan, TXDiploma -
Navasota High School
06.2012
Skills
- Payment arrangements
- Locating debtors
- Accounting skills
- Negotiation
- Persuasion techniques
- New hire training
- Account Reconciliation
- Goals and performance
Timeline
Financial Accountant I
Texas A&M
06.2023 - Current
Bar Manager
Rail And Rye
03.2022 - 02.2023
Collections Agent
Alltran Financial
04.2016 - 05.2022
Server Shift Leader
Wrangler Steakhouse
11.2014 - 04.2016
Closing Manager
Subway
08.2012 - 11.2014
Diploma -
Navasota High School
Accounting And Business Management - Accounting And Business
Blinn College
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