Desirae Cisneros
San Antonio,United States
Summary
Professional in finance/accounting with over eight years of expertise in reconciliations, AP/AR, GL reporting, P&L analysis, and the supervision of general accounting tasks. Skill in transaction/workflow specifics to help process and profit enhancement. Collaborate effectively with business managers to resolve deviations, adjust predictions, and identify areas for improvement. Thrives in high-pressure circumstances, handling deadlines and projects while guaranteeing excellent execution: an outstanding communicator, presenter, and collaborator at all levels of a corporation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst
The Select Group
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored changes in industry best practices, implementing relevant techniques for improved accounts receivable management.
- Evaluated clients'' creditworthiness, ensuring responsible extension of credit limits in adherence to company policies.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department by identifying opportunities for process automation and operational efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive aging reports, enabling management to make informed decisions on delinquent accounts and potential writeoffs.
- Improved cash flow by monitoring and managing outstanding accounts receivable balances.
- Responsible for weekly transactions to finalize client payment.
- Updating management on account status. Assist with month end closings, including the weekly and monthly preparation and analysis of aging reports.
- Preparation of timesheet adjustments and rebills of invoices and credit memos where applicable.
- Reconciling VMS hours with internal hours and escalating any discrepancies to compliance team.
- Collaborating with collections team on collecting past due Accounts Receivable invoices Supporting Federal Team on any additional client billing where applicable.
- Provide support to other AR Team members during month end close.
- Improve existing processes through automation to decrease the time it takes to close.
- Conduct training for newly hired personnel and assume duties for vacant positions.
- Coordinate check-in meetings with the federal team in order to deliver status updates, solicit feedback, and propose solutions.
- Mitigated risk of bad debts by maintaining an updated watchlist for high-risk customers and promptly reviewing their account statuses.
Lead Junior Financial Analyst
Western Door Financial
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Provide support by monitoring and reviewing open deposits and reimbursable receivables in the accounting system across all Military Treatment Facilities (MTS).
- Researching open receivables greater than 30 days and assist the MTS with resolution and input into Automated Disbursing System (ADS) upon request.
- Provide reoccurring reports to document progress being made to resolve assigned responsibilities.
- Researching unmatched transactions (UMT's) utilizing various systems to allow or create a match in the financial system.
- Collection, maintenance, and audit of records in the repository.
- Compiling job aides and providing procedural training and guidance to end users in adherence with established rules, policies, and guidelines.
- Monitor the use of and rate of expenditures of budgeted funds and year-end closing to ensure proper and full use of funds
- Participate in formulating budget estimates and program justification to include all funding requirements; evaluate spend plans and unfunded requirements to ensure accurate projections of financial posture.
- Perform budget execution review work during the execution phase involving the monitoring of incurred and actual expenditures of a budget with different sources of funding, such as, direct annual, multi-year and no-year appropriations, apportionment, allotments, and transfer of funds from other DoD organizations.
- Provide superiors with feedback on the findings and recommendations of the team.
Accounts Receivable Team Lead
SPFM, LP
02.2015 - 02.2022
- Assist in compiling statutory accounts up to P&L and Balance Sheet stage for all companies within the group and assist in consolidating these accounts based on AASB
- Oversee transaction and general ledger account reconciliation processes
- Handled collection calls on completed projects to keep payments on time
- Reconciled multiple bank accounts
- Calculated estimated weekly invoicing, prepared and posted payments, and followed up on aged receivables
- Processed customer credit applications for management review to promote increased product sales and growth of customer base
- Prepared monthly plan vs
- Actual variance analysis report for grants as required by the Chief Financial Controller; identified and investigated the differences
- Prepared weekly accounts receivable aging reports and presented results at meetings to update files and assess the impact on financial operations
- Used accounting software to enter and post accounts receivable documents
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions
- Developed process improvement initiatives to manage timely and consistent receipts for the organization
- Facilitated timely year-end audits by working closely with agency auditors to provide requested samples
- Sent copies of invoices and statements to customers to facilitate payment of outstanding invoices
- Researched customer billing issues and resolved problems to facilitate receipt of overdue monies and promote good customer relationships
- Reached out to vendors and customers to resolve account problems
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records
- Cleared account balances by examining customer payments, payment history and coordinating contact with collections
- Processed monthly payments, researched payment discrepancies, and prepared monthly reports
- Coached and mentored accounting staff members through constructive feedback to develop long-term career goals
- Filled in supervisor duties when requested
- Filled in reception duties when requested
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections
- Certified and processed payroll, electronic deposits, and pay adjustments while distributing checks.
Accounts Payable Specialist
SPFM, LP
02.2015 - 02.2022
- Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions for internal team members, management, and vendors
- Verified, classified, computed, posted, and recorded accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting
- Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances, and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance
- Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately processing invoices and journal entries
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision
- Liaised with vendors and customers to confirm the information and address client issues
- Prepared weekly payroll for a team of salaried and hourly employees
- Designed and created weekly and monthly spending reports
- Tracked income and expenses for business using accounting software
- Calculated month-end accrual entries for trade payables
- Processed and reconciled 400+ purchase parts, raw materials, and freight invoices weekly
- Maintained current understanding of state and federal accounting procedures to prevent legal or compliance issues
- Addressed month-end closing functions for detailed reporting.
Cashier/Bookkeeping Assistant
Vara Chevrolet
11.2013 - 02.2015
- Maintained sales records with payment details and invoices
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements
- Prepared accurate monthly financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information
- Supported the accounting department during monthly closings
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided real change
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services
- Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions, and promotional offers.
Education
Accounting -
UTSA
08.2022
Diploma -
Victory Learning Center
01.2011
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Financial Reporting
- Accounts Payable
- Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting Software Proficiency
- Payment reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Invoice Processing
Timeline
Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst
The Select Group
06.2023 - Current
Lead Junior Financial Analyst
Western Door Financial
02.2022 - 06.2023
Accounts Receivable Team Lead
SPFM, LP
02.2015 - 02.2022
Accounts Payable Specialist
SPFM, LP
02.2015 - 02.2022
Cashier/Bookkeeping Assistant
Vara Chevrolet
11.2013 - 02.2015
Accounting -
UTSA
Diploma -
Victory Learning Center