Deirdre Cousin
Richmond
Summary
Dynamic Cash Application Specialist with extensive experience at Westlake Chemical, adept at optimizing cash management and enhancing accounts receivable processes. Proven track record in utilizing ERP systems and Microsoft Excel to resolve discrepancies efficiently. Strong customer service skills ensure effective communication and collaboration, driving results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cash Application Specialist
Westlake Chemical
Houston, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Process all incoming lockbox and ACH
- Process incoming credit cards and send receipt out to sales rep
- Completed daily offsets
- Balance GL daily
- Send emails daily regarding missing remits and shorts.
Cash Application Specialist
Floworks International
Houston, TX
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Accurately identify, manually/electronically post, and reconcile cash receipts daily.
- Prepare batch summary reports according to documented standards.
- Contact or handle inquiries from customers or sales by email and/or phone.
- Use effective research and analytical skills to resolve unidentified cash receipts.
- Prioritize daily workload to ensure completion
- Assist co-workers and complete special projects, as assigned by supervisor.
- Will require participation in the month-end and quarter-end accounting closing process
Cash Application Specialist
DISA Global Solutions
Houston, TX
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Processing the Lockbox in BillTrust.
- Assess and process all the Unknown and payments that are rejected in system.
- Weekly deposit of incoming checks to the office.
- Identifying and applying all open, short paid and overpaid payments.
Accounts Payable Clerk
InterLinc Mortgage Services, LLC
Houston, TX
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Receives invoices to be completed for payment from Accounts Payable and enters invoices into the accounting
software; manually and through excel uploads. - Matches checks with invoices.
- Code out expense reports for the branch managers and the sales managers for all of the branches.
- Update W9 and create vendors when needed.
- Assist with the Accounting email.
- Process the monthly rent checks.
- Reaching out to Vendors on duplicate payments and update address for proper refund.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
48Forty Solutions
Houston, TX
03.2018 - 02.2021
- Applying all incoming Wire Transfers, Credit Cards.
- Communicating with the credit department about invoices discrepancies and shorts pays and contacting customer
when needed. - Clearing all adjustments to accounts.
- Working on end of the month reports preparing for closing.
Cash Application Clerk
Distribution NOW/National Oilwell Varco
Houston, TX
04.2009 - 10.2015
- Applying all incoming Distribution Wire Transfers, Credit Cards and Intercompany Checks.
- Checking lock boxes for incoming cash and cash receipts.
- Communicating with the credit department about invoices discrepancies and shorts pays and contacting customer
when needed. - Clearing all adjustments to accounts.
- Working on end of the month reports preparing for closing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Salmen High School
Slidell, LA05-1993
Skills
- Accounts receivable
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Cash management
- ERP systems
- Customer Service
Timeline
Cash Application Specialist
Westlake Chemical
08.2024 - Current
Cash Application Specialist
Floworks International
09.2023 - 08.2024
Cash Application Specialist
DISA Global Solutions
03.2022 - 09.2023
Accounts Payable Clerk
InterLinc Mortgage Services, LLC
02.2021 - 01.2022
Accounts Receivable Specialist
48Forty Solutions
03.2018 - 02.2021
Cash Application Clerk
Distribution NOW/National Oilwell Varco
04.2009 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Salmen High School