Lou Ann Watson
Kings Mountain,NC
Summary
AR/AP Specialist with extensive experience in financial reconciliation and cash flow management at Burlan Manufacturing. Proven ability to strengthen client relationships and reduce overdue accounts. Expertise in billing compliance and payment processing, complemented by strong analytical and communication skills for efficient financial operations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AR/AP Specialist/Billing Specialist
Burlan Manufacturing
Gastonia, North Carolina
05.2016 - Current
- Executed daily invoicing processes to maintain timely financial operations.
- Applied accounts receivable, accounts payable, ACH, and wire bank statement payments.
- Created all company credit and debit memos for accurate financial tracking.
- Scanned and processed incoming check payments to customer accounts efficiently.
- Conducted collections on past-due accounts, reconciling complex AR transactions accurately.
- Orchestrated collection efforts to minimize overdue accounts while enhancing client relationships.
- Collaborated with sales team to resolve payment discrepancies, ensuring steady cash flow.
- Reviewed and validated billing documentation for compliance with company policies.
- Recolonizing credit card statements on the AP side.
- Entering all freight bills for AP to assure freight cost is within 10% of cost.
AR/AP Specialist
Buckeye Fire Equipment
Kings Mountain, North Carolina
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Review and reconcile account statements to identify discrepancies, supporting financial integrity and dependable reporting.
- Maintained records of all transactions, enabling seamless audits and supporting compliance with the company.
- Collaborated with internal teams to resolve billing issues.
- Assisted in month-end closing processes, ensuring the process.
- Working with the shipment department to help ensure that proper documents are used during shipping.
Office Administrative Assistant
Shiloh Treg Inc
Sarasota, FL
03.1996 - 03.2014
- Managed daily office operations and maintained organized filing systems.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments.
- Answered phones to direct callers, schedule appointments, and provide general office information.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries via email or phone.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gibbs High School
St. Petersburg, FL06-1982
Accounting and Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Billing compliance
- Financial reconciliation
- Payment processing
- Cash flow management
Certification
- North Carolina Public Notary
Custom
- I am an active committee member with Special Olympic Gaston County.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
AR/AP Specialist/Billing Specialist
Burlan Manufacturing
05.2016 - Current
AR/AP Specialist
Buckeye Fire Equipment
04.2014 - 05.2016
Office Administrative Assistant
Shiloh Treg Inc
03.1996 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Gibbs High School
Accounting and Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
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