Maria Acosta
Pacoima,CA
Summary
A position in the financial industry, with an emphasis on Accounting, Credit and Billing. Competent Accounts Receivable Specialist bringing 25 years of experience carrying out all accounts receivable functions in high volume environments. Proficient in tracking payments, resolving billing issues and preparing account statements. Recognized as dedicated professional driven to meet team targets and enhance bottom-line performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Specialist
MGA Entertainment
09.2017 - Current
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Optimized revenue recovery efforts by utilizing negotiation skills in resolving complex issues related to past due invoices or disputed charges.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
- Contributed to positive work environment by working closely with colleagues across departments to ensure efficient information exchange and collaboration on financial matters.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and Oracle software to manage invoices and payments.
- Aided in reduction of bad debt write-offs through diligent monitoring of aging reports and proactive collections effort
- Safeguarded documents of accounts receivable and payments to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Input financial data and produced reports using D365.
- Collaborated with sales teams to address billing discrepancies and resolve client disputes promptly.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Munchkin, Inc.
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Stored office and client records on secured server to prevent data losses, conducting regular backups.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Ensured regulatory compliance regarding tax withholding requirements for non-resident suppliers, avoiding potential fines.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Supported cash flow management initiatives by scheduling strategic payment batches according to priority levels.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
A/P & A/R Clerk
National Construction Rentals, Inc.
10.1999 - 01.2016
- Enter Customers credit cards, money order and check payments
- Refund customer by check or by credit card depending how customer made payment
- Adjust Customers payment when applied incorrectly
- Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts
- Reconciled discrepancies between accounts receivable general ledger account and accounts receivable trial balance account
- Created daily and weekly cash reports for accounting management
- Coded and entered at least 100 invoices each day and on Mondays entered at least 400 checks into in-house accounting software
- Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.
Postal Clerk-Temp
United States Postal Service
12.1997 - 06.1998
- Divided thousands of letters and Priority Mail daily by State and Zip-codes
- Carried about 30 lbs of mail
- Used 10 key Machine to separate small parcels to different Locations
- Worked as much as 12 hours day for Christmas holidays.
Education
Business - Business Administration
UEI Tech Institute
Van Nuys, CA06.1999
High School Diploma -
James Monroe High School
North Hills, CA06.1994
Skills
- Experience in analyzing financial information Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel, Great Plains, Axapta, D365 and Attain software Punctual, hard working, dedicated with great initiative and team work Expertise in invoicing and payment transactions, Invoice Coding familiarity, Disputing Chargebacks and Exceptional Organization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Specialist
MGA Entertainment
09.2017 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
Munchkin, Inc.
09.2016 - 09.2017
A/P & A/R Clerk
National Construction Rentals, Inc.
10.1999 - 01.2016
Postal Clerk-Temp
United States Postal Service
12.1997 - 06.1998
Business - Business Administration
UEI Tech Institute
High School Diploma -
James Monroe High School
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