LAURA LEAL
RAPTOR TECHNOLOGIES
HOUSTON,TX
1
Language
20
years of professional experience
Experienced with managing accounts receivable and ensuring timely collections. Utilizes exceptional analytical skills to reconcile accounts and identify discrepancies. Track record of maintaining accurate financial records and fostering productive client relationships.
Work History
Accounts Receivable Specialist (Contract-Addison Group)
3 Months- Managed multiple investment portfolios to ensure optimal performance.
- Sent accounts to Collection Mgr for Collections
- Sent invoices and statements to clients for payment processing.
- Sent invoices and statements to clients to facilitate prompt payments
- Utilized spreadsheets daily to track and analyze data.
- Attended weekly meetings with Collection Manager to discuss progress.
- Forwarded accounts to Collection Manager for further action on overdue payments.
- Managed invoicing processes to ensure timely and accurate billing for clients.
- Reconciled accounts receivable transactions, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
Accounts Receivable Specialist (Contract – Addison Group)
5 Months- Managed multiple client portfolios to ensure accuracy and organization.
- Conducted daily collection calls on accounts 30+ days past due to expedite payment recovery
- Delivered invoices daily and monthly statements to clients for accurate account tracking
- Maintained several portfolios
- Updated and analyzed spreadsheets daily to track financial data.
- Worked spreadsheets daily
- Responded to voicemails daily
Credit/Collections Analyst
7 Years 3 Months- Managed portfolios for major accounts to ensure timely collections
- Placed collection calls on 30+ days past due accounts
- Sent invoices and addressed billing disputes to facilitate prompt payments
- Updated monthly spreadsheets for financial tracking
- Monthly meetings with Collection manager, Regional sales manager, and CFO
- Collaborated with sales reps and regional manager to resolve past due accounts
- Placed accounts for collection with collection agencies monthly due to non-payment
Credit/Collections Analyst (Adroit Partners Agency)
11 Months- Placed collection calls on 30+ days past due accounts
- Initiated placement of accounts with collection agencies monthly to recover outstanding payments
- Managed portfolios for major accounts to ensure timely collections
- Processed credit card payments and check payments daily
- Processed ACH payments daily
- Collaborated with sales reps and regional manager on strategies for resolving past due accounts
- Created and updated monthly spreadsheets to track financial data
- Facilitated monthly meetings with collection manager and regional sales manager with Collection manager, Regional sales manager, and CFO
Leasing Agent
7 Months- Showcased properties and highlighted amenities to attract prospective tenants
- Served as landlord for property owners, guiding them through property market complexities
- Advertised available properties through media and promotional materials
- Facilitated property tours, showcasing amenities and features to prospective tenants.
- Managed lease agreements, ensuring compliance with local regulations and policies.
- Coordinated move-in and move-out procedures, enhancing tenant satisfaction and retention.
- Performed background, reference and credit checks as part of screening process of prospective tenants.
- Expedited the leasing process for prospective tenants by efficiently managing application paperwork and conducting background checks.
- Managed move-in process smoothly by coordinating schedules with new residents and ensuring all necessary documentation was completed accurately.
- Participated in property inspections to prepare for move-ins and move-outs.
Credit/Accounts Receivable Analyst
5 Years 1 Month- Managed several Portfolios on major accounts
- Conducted collections calls to follow up on overdue accounts
- Handled processing of account adjustments for accuracy
- Processed overpayments
- Collected past due invoices over 30 days, improving cash flow and reducing outstanding balances
- Processed credit & demo memos
- Managed processing of overpayments to maintain account accuracy
- Weekly reports from aging & meetings on overview of accounts
- Analyzed accounts receivable aging reports to identify discrepancies and improve collection processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve billing issues and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Monitored accounts for delinquency, initiating timely follow-ups to maintain cash flow integrity.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations of accounts, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance standards.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
5 Months- Processed lockbox payments, ensuring timely application to customer accounts
- Researched wires from ACH & Barclay's deposits and processed payments to maintain accurate cash flow
- Researched wires from ACH & Barclay's Deposits, processed payments
- Researched unapplied cash, processed refund checks
- Processed credit card payments on PayPal
- Processed credit & debit memos, making necessary adjustments for billing
- Prepared and distributed Proforma invoices to clients for prompt payment collection
- Reconciled bank reconciliation
Credit/Accounts Receivable Analyst
2 Years 1 Month- Responsible for collecting on 30+ past due invoices
- Ran aging for all locations
- Collected on 30+ past due invoices to improve cash flow
- Researched unapplied cash to identify discrepancies and enhance reconciliation
- Managed processing of credit and debit memos for accurate record-keeping
- Handled processing of refund checks for customer satisfaction
- Processed refund checks
- Conducted aging analysis for accounts receivable across all locations
Billing/Accounts Receivable Specialist
6 Months- Reviewed and reconciled invoices.
- Collected payments on 30+ past due invoices, enhancing cash flow recovery
- Processed ACH and check payments, ensuring timely transactions
- Processed adjustments for billing discrepancies to ensure accuracy
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Accurate payment posting
Microsoft Excel
Accounts receivable
Aging reports analysis
Account reconciliation
Credit and collections
Financial software
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Specialist (Contract-Addison Group)
RAPTOR TECHNOLOGIES
01.2026 - 04.2026Read More
Accounts Receivable Specialist (Contract – Addison Group)
INFINITY MEP+S CONSULTANTS
06.2025 - 11.2025Read More
Credit/Collections Analyst
HEARST NEWSPAPERS
07.2017 - 10.2024Read More
Credit/Collections Analyst (Adroit Partners Agency)
HEARST NEWSPAPERS
07.2016 - 06.2017Read More
Leasing Agent
THE ALARA APTS
08.2015 - 03.2016Read More
Credit/Accounts Receivable Analyst
THE LIBERTY GROUP
01.2010 - 02.2015Read More
Accounts Receivable Specialist
BBS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
08.2008 - 01.2009Read More
Credit/Accounts Receivable Analyst
LINK STAFFING
05.2006 - 06.2008Read More
Billing/Accounts Receivable Specialist
MARION BUSINESS SYSTEMS
11.2005 - 05.2006Read More
Aldine High School
High School Diploma
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