Julie Cruz
Homestead
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Accounts Receivable Specialist with over 5 years of experience in managing and optimizing the accounts receivable process.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Administrator
Costa Farms
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate financial records through regular account reconciliation and adjustments when necessary.
- Improved reporting accuracy by conducting thorough data analyses and identifying discrepancies in financial statements.
- Enhanced cash flow by diligently monitoring and collecting outstanding accounts receivable balances.
- Collaborated with sales team to resolve customer disputes, improving overall client satisfaction.
- Facilitated timely payment from customers by providing detailed invoice information and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Reconciled accounts with large volume of transactions.
- Developed and conducted training sessions for new team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the Accounts Receivable department.
Cash Application Clerk
Costa Farms
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Streamlined the cash application workflow, optimizing daily tasks for improved productivity and accuracy.
- Collaborated with the accounts receivable team to ensure timely posting of payments and reduce outstanding balances.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities by ensuring all cash applications were accurately recorded and processed in a timely manner.
- Contributed to a positive working environment by proactively communicating with colleagues, sharing best practices, and offering assistance when needed.
- Identified and communicated customer payment discrepancies and worked directly with collections team for research and resolution.
- Applied cash and wires to corresponding customer accounts based on remittance details provided by customers.
- Worked in paperless environment to accomplish assignments electronically.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Miami Marlins
Operations Manager
02.2012 - 04.2020
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
Education
CCC Business Intelligence Professional - Business Analytics
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL2022
Associate of Science - Accounting
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL2012
High School Diploma -
Homestead Sr High
Homestead, FL06.2006
Skills
- Cash application
- Dispute Resolution
- Accounts Receivable Reporting
- Collections experience
- Customer Relations
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
- Invoice Processing
- Auditing support
- Aging report creation
- Organization skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Administrator
Costa Farms
08.2022 - Current
Cash Application Clerk
Costa Farms
07.2021 - 08.2022
Miami Marlins
Operations Manager
02.2012 - 04.2020
CCC Business Intelligence Professional - Business Analytics
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Keiser University
Associate of Science - Accounting
Keiser University
High School Diploma -
Homestead Sr High