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IRIZ GONZALEZ

Foothill Ranch,CA

Summary

Results-driven Accounting operations leader with extensive experience in billing, collections, dispute resolution, and cash applications. Proven ability to optimize DSO, strengthen client relationships, and implement streamlined AR processes to maximize cash flow. Expertise in managing multiple payment structures, contractor invoicing, and high-volume transaction processing.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

Jobot, LLC
Newport Beach, CA
11.2019 - 02.2024
  • Led and managed the accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), billing, cash forecast, collections, and revenue functions for all three business divisions: permanent placement, consulting contractors (1099, W2, C2C), and locum tenens billing.
  • Collaborated with Operations Management, Contracting, and Payroll teams to assess client creditworthiness, with final decision-making authority on extending credit based on outstanding invoice history.
  • Led high-level client negotiations, analyzing placement issues, and presenting strategic solutions via Zoom meetings to resolve disputes.
  • Negotiated dispute resolutions with clients, securing payment in over 90% of cases, preserving long-term relationships, while protecting company revenue.
  • Shortened Locum Tenens DSO from 90 to 75 days through improved invoicing processes and strategic client negotiations.
  • Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained employees, building a strong AR team over five years.
  • Developed and implemented all departmental processes from the ground up in a startup environment, ensuring efficient workflows.
  • Managed credit checks and timecard processing for all W-2 employees, ensuring accurate payroll and compliance.
  • Consistently reduced DSO by proactively analyzing collection reports, and implementing targeted follow-up strategies to accelerate payments.

Accounting Manager

Horsemen Investigation Inc
Huntington Beach, CA
08.2016 - 06.2020
  • Led and managed a team of professionals, overseeing all aspects of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll tax compliance.
  • Developed and reported cash flow forecasts weekly, improving financial planning and collections strategy.
  • Reconciled accounts, internal variances, and discrepancies with vendors and customers.
  • Managed health insurance payroll deductions to ensure appropriate adjustments in QuickBooks for payroll purposes.
  • Calculated and prepared commission reports for controller's review – cut checks for commission employees.
  • Administered wage garnishments, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Managed payroll tax filings across multiple states (CA, AZ, TX, WA, CO, HI, NM, OR), ensuring timely and accurate compliance with multi-jurisdictional tax laws.
  • Responsible for filing Quarterly contribution Return and Report of Wages (CADE9), Schedule B 941/SUTA/FUTA.
  • Processed HI withholdings HW14 and GET filings G45 monthly.
  • Reduced outstanding receivables by 20% through improved dispute resolution and enhanced follow-up procedures.
  • Reconciled corporate credit card accounts and processed daily deposits, ensuring proper financial reporting.
  • Processed and reconciled 401(k) contributions and employee benefits, ensuring accurate deductions and employer matching.
  • Collaborated with leadership on financial strategy and process improvements, streamlining departmental operations, and increasing efficiency.

Accounts Receivable Accountant Lead

ICU Medical Inc
San Clemente, CA
10.2014 - 08.2016
  • Managed 90+ international accounts, 1,000+ critical care accounts, and 50+ distributor accounts, ensuring timely collections and revenue reconciliation.
  • Managed and supervised four AR accountants and one cash application specialist.
  • Work with customers to resolve open account issues and collect payment.
  • Led month-end close processes for revenue and receivables, improving reporting accuracy and compliance.
  • Communicated cross-functionally with the Sales Department, Customer Service, Rebate Group, and Warehouses to resolve discrepancies.
  • Reconciled Wells Fargo's previous day's report daily. Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
  • I participated in system testing for new Oracle product shortages.
  • Developed cash forecasting models, tracked aged receivables, and optimized collection efforts.
  • Reviewed and approved sales tracings, channel fees, cash allowances, credit/debit memos, taxes, freight adjustments, and write-offs. Ensured mathematical accuracy, proper coding, and correct GL account were utilized.
  • Researched and resolved chargebacks, price discrepancies, rebates, and product shortages.
  • Followed up with customers for rejected transactions of credit cards, ACH, and NSF checks.
  • Changed inefficient work processes into productive ones, and introduced automation through Oracle DB.
  • Established and maintained appropriate credit lines by maintaining a low DSO.
  • Worked with sales representatives and management to monitor credit limits. Placed accounts on pending status.

Sr. Account Receivable Supervisor

CYBERCODERS INC., & CAREERBLISS
Irvine, CA
06.2010 - 08.2014
    • Responsible for collections on 150 accounts totaling approximately $4 million.
    • Performed month-end reconciliation procedures.
    • Reviewed client agreements making sure requirements were met.
    • Reviewed and monitored tracking system, ensured accounts receivable transactions were accurately billed in conformance to company policies.
    • Developed weekly cash forecast spreadsheet.
    • Managed Union Bank website daily for wires/ACH payments received, prepared & ensured payments and credit memos were applied accurately to customer accounts, processed refunds, offsets and bad debt write-offs when all collection efforts were exhausted.
    • Processed credit card transactions, timely posted all payments to ledger.
    • 1099, Direct and Corp-2-Corp contractors time card processing.
    • Respond to internal and external audit inquiries from Haskell & White LLP.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Skills

  • Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Management
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • DSO Reduction & Cash Flow Optimization
  • Dispute Resolution & Client Negotiations
  • Contractor Payments (1099, W2, C2C) & Locum Tenens Billing
  • Billing, Invoicing & Collections Strategy
  • Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), and ERP Systems (Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks)
  • Collections enforcement
  • Audit Preparation & Internal Controls

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Jobot, LLC
11.2019 - 02.2024

Accounting Manager

Horsemen Investigation Inc
08.2016 - 06.2020

Accounts Receivable Accountant Lead

ICU Medical Inc
10.2014 - 08.2016

Sr. Account Receivable Supervisor

CYBERCODERS INC., & CAREERBLISS
06.2010 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

California State University - Fullerton

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