Edubina (Nicky) Saenz
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Competent Accounts Receivable Specialist bringing 30 years of experience carrying out all accounts receivable functions in high volume environments. Proficient in tracking payments, resolving billing issues and preparing account statements. Recognized as dedicated professional driven to meet team targets and enhance bottom-line performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Specialist - Collections
Bolthouse Farms | Evolution Fresh
Bakersfield, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue payments.
- Supported month-end closing activities by reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and analyzing trends in account performance.
- Ensured the accuracy of customer records in internal systems by updating contact information, payment terms, and other relevant data as needed.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Monitored accounts to verify compliance with payment terms and schedules.
- Negotiated payment arrangements with customers to establish timely receipt of payments.
- Increased efficiency of the collections process by implementing new strategies and procedures for tracking delinquent accounts.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and Oracle software to manage invoices and payments.
- Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
- Collaborated with sales teams to address billing discrepancies and resolve client disputes promptly.
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
- Generated monthly accounts receivable reports to submit developments for management review.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
Credit Coordinator/Accounts Receivable
BPS Supply Group
Bakersfield, CA
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with sales teams to establish credit limits, enabling business growth while minimizing risks.
- Streamlined internal communication channels, expediting information sharing between departments related to important customer updates or changes in account statuses.
- Improved credit management by streamlining processes and implementing risk assessment techniques.
- Validated and investigated account discrepancies by working with customers and internal departments.
- Performed credit reviews on corporations to assess financial conditions.
- Analyzed creditworthiness of loan applicants and determined credit risk of loan requests.
- Analyzed and monitored portfolio credit performance against expectations and recommended improvement strategies.
- Made decisions and recommendations about extending lines of credit.
- Investigated and resolved customer disputes related to credit decisions.
- Negotiated payment terms with customers to optimize cash flow and prevent delinquency issues.
- Enhanced cash flow by ensuring timely collection of outstanding receivables through regular follow-ups with clients.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements related to consumer lending practices, protecting the organization from potential legal ramifications or fines.
- Assisted with new customer approval process.
- Tracked and monitored outstanding accounts.
Accounts Receivable Clerk/Collections Specialist
Townsend Design
Bakersfield, CA
04.2014 - 07.2021
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Maintained up-to-date customer contact information, enabling effective communication regarding account status and payment inquiries.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries about their account status or billing concerns, building strong, long-lasting relationships.
- Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
- Contributed to month-end closing procedures by preparing detailed accounts receivable aging reports for management review.
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
- Responded to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments.
- Decreased uncollectible debt by closely monitoring accounts and promptly identifying high-risk customers for management review.
- Supported cash forecasting initiatives by providing accurate data on outstanding receivables and expected payments from clients.
- Streamlined credit approval process by conducting thorough analyses of new client applications, reducing financial risk exposure.
- Improved cash flow by streamlining the invoicing process and implementing a more efficient payment tracking system.
- Expedited revenue collection by consistently meeting deadlines for generating accurate monthly statements and timely invoice submissions.
- Monitored accounts to verify compliance with payment terms and schedules.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA06.1992
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounts Receivable
- Accurate payment posting
- Aging reports analysis
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Specialist - Collections
Bolthouse Farms | Evolution Fresh
08.2023 - Current
Credit Coordinator/Accounts Receivable
BPS Supply Group
07.2021 - 08.2023
Accounts Receivable Clerk/Collections Specialist
Townsend Design
04.2014 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield High School