Laura Martinez
Mount Olive,NC
Summary
Experienced bookkeeper with a strong focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and compliance awareness. Proven ability to manage complex accounts while ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Wayne Opportunity Center
Goldsboro, North Carolina
09.2018 - Current
- Processed invoices and maintained accurate accounts payable records.
- Managed daily cash transactions, and reconciled bank accounts.
- Communicated with vendors regarding billing inquiries and discrepancies.
- Entered deposits and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing, and collections.
- Assisted in budget preparation, tracking expenses against forecasts.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline bookkeeping processes, increasing efficiency.
- Provided support during external audits by preparing necessary documents and answering inquiries.
- Monitored cash flow, preparing reports to inform management of financial status.
- Coordinated with vendors and clients to resolve billing and payment issues.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Prepared and processed payroll.
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
Patient Account Representative
Sampson Home Health
Clinton, NC
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with relevant parties to resolve billing issues, insurance claims, and patient payments.
- Ensured compliance with company policies concerning the privacy of confidential health information.
- Organized and maintained office supplies to promote team productivity.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure timely submission of claims.
- Submitted electronic bills following facility and legal compliance standards.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Processed incoming payments and updated accounts receivable records efficiently.
- Communicated with students regarding outstanding balances and payment options.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding their account status or payment history.
- Researched past due accounts and initiated collection efforts in a timely manner.
- Evaluated open accounts to look for past-due balances and pursue collection strategies.
- Recommended process improvements that increased efficiency in Accounts Receivable operations.
- Utilized specialized software systems for tracking customer accounts receivables activity.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures associated with Accounts Receivable activities.
- Processed credit memos and adjustments according to company policy.
- Negotiated payment plans with delinquent accounts.
- Processed payments, refunds and adjustments to customer accounts.
- Ensured compliance with financial policies and regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC05-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC05-2011
Skills
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Cash flow management
- Tax document preparation
- Invoice processing
- Payroll processing and compliance
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Served as Treasurer of the Staff Association at Johnston Community College.
- Awarded Employee of the Month 'January 2020' at Wayne Opportunity Center.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Wayne Opportunity Center
09.2018 - Current
Patient Account Representative
Sampson Home Health
04.2015 - 08.2017
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Johnston Community College
01.2011 - 05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Johnston Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Johnston Community College