Christina Lowe
Wauwatosa,WI
Summary
Directly responsible for cutting inter-office expenses, timely follow-upon delinquent accounts and collection of past due invoices. By nature, a self-motivated, creative thinker who is capable of prioritizing multiple tasks and able to handle high volume work loads. Knowledgeable about accounts payable and receivable processes. Meticulous accounting professional bringing many years of experience in customer relationship management and account reconciliation. Strong Quickbooks skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist
Sudpack
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Matched invoices to purchase orders for proper documentation and to facilitate payment.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Posting customer payments via check and ACH transactions.
Senior Accounting Coordinator
Badger Wire
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Established key relationships with team members, upper management, customers, and partners through well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and accurate financial reporting.
- Organized and processed daily accounting invoices, statements and records.
Accounting Manager
Nativity Pilgrimage
05.2019 - 11.2022
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments.
- Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
Accounting Office Manager
Walker Communications
07.2012 - 11.2018
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Leveraged advanced software tools to automate repetitive tasks, increasing team productivity and reducing manual errors.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
- Prepared accurate month-end closing entries to ensure timely financial reporting for executive review.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, safeguarding company information and upholding professional ethics standards in all dealings.
- Ensured prompt resolution of customer billing inquiries by providing clear communication regarding account status updates or adjustments.
- Managed journal entries, bank and credit card reconciliations,
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 12 employees.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Klein High School
Klein, TX06.1992
Skills
- Financial Software Proficiency
- Attention to Detail
- Quickbooks
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Microsoft Excel
- Account Reconciliation
- Purchase Orders
- Vendor Record Management
- Handling Confidential Materials
- Accounts Receivable
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Payment Processing
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist
Sudpack
11.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Accounting Coordinator
Badger Wire
01.2023 - 10.2023
Accounting Manager
Nativity Pilgrimage
05.2019 - 11.2022
Accounting Office Manager
Walker Communications
07.2012 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Klein High School