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Laura Blackston

Foley

Summary

With over 40 years of experience in the automotive industry, including 15 years of dedicated payables expertise. Throughout my career, I have honed accounting skills, meticulously reviewing documents, taking comprehensive notes, performing data entry, and proficiently managing Excel worksheets. Additionally, gained valuable experience in scanning and faxing tasks. Responsible for analyzing schedules and GLs while consistently providing exceptional customer service. Quick study, easily grasping expected duties and ensuring seamless execution.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Auditor

Aloha Hospitality
04.2024 - Current
  • Identified and reported audit issues.
  • Produced audit reports.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues across all levels of the organization.
  • Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
  • Supported management in developing action plans to address identified issues, promoting timely resolution of audit findings.
  • Prepared audit programs and documentation in alignment with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.

Billing Clerk

Sandy Sansing Ford Lincoln
03.2020 - 04.2024
  • Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
  • Verified accuracy of billing data and corrected discrepancies.
  • Improved billing accuracy by diligently reviewing invoices and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Managed high volume of invoices while maintaining attention to detail, resulting in improved financial accuracy.
  • Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
  • Assisted with month-end closing procedures, contributing to an organized and punctual financial reporting process.
  • Interacted with customers to resolve billing disputes and respond to inquiries.
  • Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
  • Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
  • Maintained up-to-date customer records with accurate contact information, ensuring timely invoice delivery.
  • Processed customer invoices, credit memos and payments within established timelines.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in company policies or procedures, maintaining consistent performance levels during periods of transition.
  • Generated monthly billing and posting reports for management review.
  • Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
  • Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
  • Reconciled accounts receivable to general ledger.
  • Processed vendor and supplier payments on weekly basis.
  • Encoded and canceled checks using bank machines.

Title Clerk

Matt Bowers Nissan Eastern Shore
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail in verifying ownership documents and registration forms.
  • Communicated with customers to resolve common title issues.
  • Coordinated efforts between sales staff, finance managers, and DMV offices to provide clients with prompt service regarding their vehicle titles.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate title information for vehicle transactions.
  • Conducted thorough research on lien releases, ensuring proper documentation was obtained for each transaction.
  • Maintained compliance with state regulations by staying up-to-date on changes in laws pertaining to titles and registrations.
  • Audited and reviewed title documents for accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Kept up-to-date with state and federal regulations to prevent errors and fraud.
  • Reduced customer wait times by efficiently managing queue of title applications and inquiries.

Billing Clerk/Title Clerk

Sandy Sansing Ford
03.2016 - 09.2018
  • Maintained strong relationships with vendors through open communication, prompt issue resolution, and reliable payment practices.
  • Managed vendor inquiries professionally, ensuring timely resolution of any issues while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Supported timely month-end closing procedures with efficient account reconciliations and expense analyses.
  • Reduced late payment penalties by diligently monitoring due dates and prioritizing vendor payments.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy through meticulous review and reconciliation of accounts payable records.
  • Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.

Education

High School Diploma - Business

Hueytown High School
Hueytown, AL
05.1980

Skills

  • Notary Service Provider
  • Financial Statement Reconciliation
  • Personal Journal Documentation
  • Accounts Receivable Processing
  • Vendor Payment Management
  • Office Management Skills
  • Detail-Oriented Data Management
  • Excel Proficiency
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Financial Account Reconciliation
  • Accurate Ledger Reconciliation
  • Audit reporting
  • Discrepancy investigation
  • Financial reconciliation
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Decision-making
  • Time management
  • Process improvement
  • Record keeping

Personal Information

I was raised in Hueytown, AL. I have worked the automotive industry for 40 yrs. I have two sons grown with children of their own.  I moved to south AL in 2015, took some time to find a place to live and work. I love the water, boating, fishing, love to bake not very good at decorating but very tasty.  I travel some, go back and forth to Hueytown, take cruise or just a good road trip.

Employee of the Month

I received this award for my outstanding attendance, dedication to my work and problem solving.

Timeline

Auditor

Aloha Hospitality
04.2024 - Current

Billing Clerk

Sandy Sansing Ford Lincoln
03.2020 - 04.2024

Title Clerk

Matt Bowers Nissan Eastern Shore
09.2018 - 03.2020

Billing Clerk/Title Clerk

Sandy Sansing Ford
03.2016 - 09.2018

High School Diploma - Business

Hueytown High School

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