Loretta Silas
Rosenberg
Summary
Skilled in managing accounts receivable operations and leading teams to streamline financial processes. Background includes overseeing invoice processing, credit management, and collection activities. Strengths lie in problem-solving abilities, sound judgment, and proficiency with accounting software. Demonstrated track record of improving workflow efficiency and reducing outstanding debt.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Lead
Brown Sims, P.C.
10.2024 - Current
- Manage accounts receivable processes for legal client billing and collections.
- Train and mentor junior staff in accounts receivable best practices and procedures.
- Oversee daily cash application and reconciliation activities for accurate financial reporting.
- Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in billing workflows.
- Review account statements to identify outstanding balances and follow up accordingly.
Senior Cash Application Specialist
Waukesha Pearce Industries
03.2019 - 10.2024
- Executed daily bank deposit downloads and ensured the precise posting of incoming funds across diverse customer accounts.
- Investigated and resolved complex misapplied payments and reconciled ACH, WIRE, and credit card inquiries to ensure data integrity.
- Provided management with comprehensive weekly recovery status reports regarding delinquent accounts.
- Improved internal procedures and financial controls to optimize departmental efficiency.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
ALSCO
08.2013 - 03.2019
- Spearheaded a 25% reduction in bad debt through the implementation of rigorous monthly account reviews and proactive customer outreach.
- Applied deep expertise in GAAP and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure organizational financial compliance.
- Managed high-volume collections and resolved aging receivable issues through strategic negotiation.
Accounting & Audit Specialist
Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR)
08.2004 - 03.2019
- Authored and presented daily receivable reports to the CEO and Executive Leadership teams to drive strategic decision-making.
- Managed budget variance and cost analysis using advanced Excel functions and dedicated financial management software.
- Prepared P&L statements and supported comprehensive auditing processes to ensure financial transparency.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting
Texas Southern University
Skills
- Cash application
- Accounts reconciliation
- Process improvement
- Account management
- Legal billing
- Collections strategy
- Compliance auditing
- Financial analysis
- Customer invoicing
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Staff training
- Attention to detail
- Month-end closing
- Dispute resolution
- Accounts receivable aging
Core Competencies And Technical Skills
Orion, Legal Exchange, TyMetrix 360, CounselLink, Course Link, High-Value Wire/ACH Posting, Bank Reconciliation, P&L Statements, GAAP Compliance, Team Leadership, Executive Reporting, Conflict Resolution, Audit Support
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Lead
Brown Sims, P.C.
10.2024 - Current
Senior Cash Application Specialist
Waukesha Pearce Industries
03.2019 - 10.2024
Accounts Receivable Specialist
ALSCO
08.2013 - 03.2019
Accounting & Audit Specialist
Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR)
08.2004 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting
Texas Southern University