Jennifer Renteria
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable professional with experience in AR, AP, collections, and customer service. Proven ability to manage invoicing, payment processing, collections, and account reconciliation while maintaining positive client relationships. Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Clerk
Alco Designs
Gardena, California
12.2024 - Current
- Executed customer account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy of general ledger balances
- Collaborated with accounting, sales, and operations teams to resolve billing issues, enhancing cross-departmental processes
- Supported internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
- Maintained organized, audit-ready documentation of invoices, payments, and customer communications
- Identified and implemented improvements in AR workflows to enhance accuracy and efficiency
Finance Assistant
180 Snacks
Anaheim, California
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed full-cycle accounts receivable and accounts payable for a high-volume portfolio, ensuring timely invoicing, payments, and reconciliations
- Monitored outstanding balances and managed collections efforts
- Investigated and resolved unapplied cash, short payments, billing variances, and vendor discrepancies
- Produced and analyzed AR/AP reports, including aging schedules, collections metrics, cash flow reports, and accruals to support effective financial planning
- Coordinated with internal teams and external partners to resolve payment issues and enhance accounting processes
- Supported month-end and year-end close through detailed reconciliations and accurate reporting for both AR and AP
Assistant Office Manager
Silver Star Movers
Gardena, California
01.2019 - 11.2024
- Led end-to-end customer invoicing processes, ensuring accuracy of pricing, terms, tax, and contractual requirements
- Oversaw application and reconciliation of customer payments, resolving complex discrepancies
- Maintained accurate AR aging and customer account balances, supporting timely
- Served as primary contact for customers on billing and payment inquiries, enhancing customer satisfaction
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
El Camino College
Torrance, CASkills
- Account reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Billing processes
- Auditing support
- Data analysis
- Project management
Timeline
Accounting Clerk
Alco Designs
12.2024 - Current
Finance Assistant
180 Snacks
02.2023 - 12.2024
Assistant Office Manager
Silver Star Movers
01.2019 - 11.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
El Camino College