ELIZABETH CAMARA
Schaumburg,USA
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Receivable Coordinator with extensive experience. Adept in SAP and financial analysis. Proven ability to resolve discrepancies and enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication. Recognized for streamlining processes and improving accuracy, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a commitment to excellence in financial management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Federated Group
Arlington Heights, IL
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided administrative support to Accounts Receivable department staff members as needed.
- Responded to customer inquiries via phone, email, or mail regarding their accounts receivable status.
- Worked collaboratively with other departments such as Sales and Customer Service to resolve outstanding issues quickly.
- Analyzed customer accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Reviewed customer accounts and updated payment information as needed.
- Managed daily cash receipts and deposits into bank accounts.
- Performed daily data entry of financial transactions into accounting software.
- Updated customer account profiles with current contact information and other relevant details.
- Updated accounts with recent information and processed customer payments.
- Performed administrative tasks to support strategic initiatives.
Director of Religious Education- Part Time
Saint Cecilia’s Parish
Mount Prospect, IL
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepared annual budget reports outlining expenses incurred during religious education program activities.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance at all religious education classes and reported these numbers on a regular basis.
- Developed and implemented religious education curriculum for all age groups.
- Assessed effectiveness of existing curricula used throughout different age groups making suggestions for improvement when necessary.
- Provided oversight and leadership to volunteers in charge of religious education classes.
- Responded promptly and appropriately to any questions or concerns expressed by parents regarding their child's participation in religious education classes.
Pastor’s Administrative Assistant - Part Time
Saint Colette Parish
Rolling Meadows, IL
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
Rectory Assistant
Saint Cecilia’s Parish
Mount Prospect, IL
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently.
- Greeted visitors, clients and guests in a professional manner.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
Finance Department Master Data and Travel Administrator
CF Industries, Inc.
Deerfield, USA
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Completing the CF Industries New Vendor Request Form for all National, International, Employee, Non-employee and Freight Carriers request
- Send the new vendor ID to the Procurement Department Requester
- Verify Banking information via email and by telephone, scan, enter the banking ACH and Foreign Wire information in SAP and file all the banking documentation for all National, International and Employees.
- Maintain Files of all W8, W9 and changes made in SAP
- Run Internal Vendor Controls Reports
- Establish and manage active employee profiles in the Concur Travel Management System for 3000 employees
- Administer and monitor company controls over the travel policies and procedures
- Maintain the Master Data File of all travelers
- Run Internal Travel Controls Reports
Accounts Payable Specialist, Contract
Sodick, Inc., Innovation Group, Steiner Electric, Allied Die Casting
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Processed invoices (three-way matching); reconciled monthly statements
- Contacted Buyers and Receiving Department to ensure timely payment of invoices; and applied monthly rebates
- Coded payables into SAP accounting software
- Printed and processed checks, month end closing, processed sales expense reports and maintained accounts payables files
Accounts Payable Specialist
The Penray Companies, Inc.
Wheeling, USA
05.2008 - 03.2014
- Three-way match, invoice coding, sales and use tax deductions, monthly sales expenses reports and credit cards
- Processed journal entries, accruals and purchase price variances
- Month and year end closing
- Processed bi-weekly check runs
- Maintained paid invoice files
Accounts Payable Specialist
Nation Pizza Products
Schaumburg, USA
01.2006 - 08.2007
- Three-way match, invoice coding, sales & use tax deductions, and ensured discount datelines were met
- Prepared 1099 forms
- Vendor account reconciliation
- Processed/printed checks
Accounting Assistant
HealthCom Partners, LLC
Mt. Prospect, USA
02.2001 - 09.2005
- Accounts payable, backup for accounts receivable
- Payroll processing using ADP
- Bank reconciliation, journal entries, cashbook, and salesmen’s commissions
- Planned and worked on month and year-end closing
Bookkeeper
Fimex, Inc.
Mt. Prospect, USA
04.2000 - 02.2001
- Accounts payable and receivable, collections, payroll, bank reconciliation, and cashbook
- Supervision of the warehouse and customer service departments
Accountant
Illinois Mechanical Sales, Inc.
Chicago, USA
05.1996 - 04.2000
- Supervised accounts payable and receivable
- Responsible for all in-house payroll, bank reconciliation, commissions, collections and cashbook
- Planned and worked on month and year-end closing and financial statements
Education
Two Years of College Education - Business Administration and Accounting
Skills
- SAP
- ADP
- Odyssey
- Concur
- GAAP
- Business Works/Gold Ross
- QuickBooks
- Crystal Reports
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- Excel
- Lotus 123
- Accumatica
- Customized accounting software
References
- Penray Companies, Inc., 05/01/08 – 03/10/14, Sarkis Aroyan, Director, Standard, Overall, she did an excellent job. She always had high accuracy, and was very punctual. She never made errors, and was quick to catch an invoice that was miscoded, etc. She was a very quick learner, and helped many of our new hires on several occasions. She is extremely professional and highly recommended.
- Penray Companies, Inc., 05/01/08-03/06/14, Gwen Watson, Human Resources Manager, Standard, I would highly recommend Elizabeth. Not only have I verified her dates of employment, but I am calling you back from my personal cell phone so that I can tell you that she did an excellent job for us, and has been sorely missed.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Religious Education- Part Time
Saint Cecilia’s Parish
11.2022 - 07.2023
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Federated Group
10.2022 - 05.2024
Pastor’s Administrative Assistant - Part Time
Saint Colette Parish
01.2022 - 11.2022
Rectory Assistant
Saint Cecilia’s Parish
06.2021 - 01.2022
Finance Department Master Data and Travel Administrator
CF Industries, Inc.
08.2016 - 06.2021
Accounts Payable Specialist, Contract
Sodick, Inc., Innovation Group, Steiner Electric, Allied Die Casting
01.2014 - 07.2016
Accounts Payable Specialist
The Penray Companies, Inc.
05.2008 - 03.2014
Accounts Payable Specialist
Nation Pizza Products
01.2006 - 08.2007
Accounting Assistant
HealthCom Partners, LLC
02.2001 - 09.2005
Bookkeeper
Fimex, Inc.
04.2000 - 02.2001
Accountant
Illinois Mechanical Sales, Inc.
05.1996 - 04.2000
Two Years of College Education - Business Administration and Accounting
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