Cassandra Francis
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Accounting and business operations professional with 3+ years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, corporate accounting, and supervisory roles. Skilled in preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, managing retail invoicing, and supporting audits under GAAP compliance. Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle ERP), BlackLine, ProfitSword, Evention, BirchStreet, BOA Works, and Microsoft Excel. Recognized for attention to detail, strong customer/vendor communication, and ability to streamline processes through automation and system implementations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Complex Accounting Supervisor
Southernmost Beach Resort
04.2025 - Current
- Prepares journal entries and performs monthly account reconciliations for cash, revenue, AR, prepaids, and fixed assets.
- Complies with established internal controls and policies.
- Supervises AR/AP functions including invoicing, collections, vendor onboarding, and customer/vendor inquiries.
- Review and approve employee expense reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
- Partnered with leadership to provide revenue analyses and contributed to monthly close and year-end financial statement preparation.
- Provided audit support through reconciliations, schedules, and documentation, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
- Led staff coaching and contributed to system upgrades, increasing automation and reducing close time by 15%.
- Checks vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Supports financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Disciplines and motivates accounting team to maximize performance.
- Utilizes Microsoft Excel and Oracle software to manage invoices and payments.
- Strengthens financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting monthly.
Complex Staff Accountant
Southernmost Beach Resort
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed AR invoicing, applied payments and credit memos, and monitored outstanding balances.
- Prepared weekly and month-end reconciliations for AR, cash, and prepaid accounts.
- Assisted in reviewing contracts and agreements, identifying accounting considerations and revenue impacts.
- Contributed to cash flow forecasting by providing revenue insights from retail channels.
- Participated in system implementations, documenting new processes to strengthen internal controls and increase efficiency.
- Collaborated with the Accounting and Retail teams to support customer inquiries and maintain positive relationships.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Opal Key Resort & Marina
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Processed high-volume AR transactions, reconciled daily deposits, and applied payments to customer accounts.
- Contacted customers regarding past due invoices and maintained detailed communication records.
- Supported contract billing, corrections to general ledger entries, and cash receipt recording.
- Assisted with customer/vendor onboarding and improved AR workflow documentation.
- Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Supervision & Management
The College of The Florida Keys
Key West, FL05.2025
Business Operations Certificate -
The College of The Florida Keys
Key West, FL05.2022
High School Diploma -
South Broward High
Hollywood, FL06-2017
Skills
- Accounting & Finance: Journal Entries, Month-End/Quarter-End Close, AR/AP Management, Reconciliations, General ledger maintenance, Contra Revenue/Accruals, Financial Statement Preparation, Audit Support, GAAP Compliance
- Systems & Tools: Oracle ERP Cloud, BlackLine, ProfitSword, Evention, BirchStreet, BOA Works, Moderate Excel
- Business Operations: Process Improvement, Workflow Optimization, Internal Controls, System Implementations, Customer & Vendor Communication
- Professional Competencies: Analytical & Data-Driven, Team Leadership, Strategic Problem-Solving, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Meeting Facilitation
Timeline
Complex Accounting Supervisor
Southernmost Beach Resort
04.2025 - Current
Complex Staff Accountant
Southernmost Beach Resort
04.2024 - 04.2025
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Opal Key Resort & Marina
06.2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Applied Science - Supervision & Management
The College of The Florida Keys
Business Operations Certificate -
The College of The Florida Keys
High School Diploma -
South Broward High
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