Maria Segovia-Ayala
Houston,USA
Summary
Highly skilled accounting professional with over a decade of experience in receivables, collections, internal audits, reports, and reconciliations. Seeking a forward-thinking and challenging professional environment with opportunities for growth and advancement. Proficient in a range of software platforms, including Netsuite, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Oracle, Excel, Microsoft Office. Equipped with a strong foundation in accounting principles and a proven track record of success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting
Service Transport Company
Houston, TX
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Download reports from bank for previous day and copy payments into spreadsheet from ach and/or incoming money transfers.
- Research remittances and apply payments to accounts into GP Microsoft Dynamics.
- Create batches and receipts and balance each before posting.
- Open incoming mail and distribute.
- Create and post bank entries.
- AP 3-way invoice matching
Cash Application Specialist
IronClad Environmental Solutions
Houston, TX
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Process incoming payments from customers via lockbox checks, ACH, electronic transfers.
- Process credit cards and fees through Stripe.
- Enter payment information into accounting system accurately and in a timely manner while maintaining detailed up-to-date records of all transactions processed.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies or issues with payments.
- Generate reports on payment activities, outstanding balances, and unapplied cash for internal use by management.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements related to cash handling and payment processing.
- Reconcile and resolve unapplied cash.
Collection Specialist
Puffer-Sweiven
Houston, TX
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Oversaw the aging report daily, new reports produced twice a week.
- Emailed customers reminding of payments due when their net hit.
- Emailed customers past their net and made sure to include buyers.
- Escalated trouble accounts to Account Manager.
- Made necessary corrections to incorrect billing.
- Confirmed invoices in Ariba and sometimes shipped if necessary.
Cash Application Specialist
BrandSafway
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Trained GBS Team in India for 3 months for cash application takeovers.
- Processed payments for Migration for Safway and Brace for 100+ branches/divisions.
- Posted daily high revenue US ACH/EDI payments and ran credit card reports.
- Processed and balanced daily cash intake.
- Processed 100 to over 200 payments daily.
Data Operator
FEMA Call Center/Titan Technologies
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted survivors in completing applications for assistance as needed.
- Stayed current on changes to FEMA assistance and informed applicants.
- Provided survivors with information on programs and registration.
- Explained proper protocol for registration, updates, and changes.
- Conduct case management for under-construction, ineligible, and withdrawn applications.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Revention POS
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Created invoices for new and existing accounts for orders, travel, hotel, and car rental expenses.
- Created new accounts in the database with their corresponding inventory and purchases.
- Managed payments through credit cards, EFT, or checks.
- Maintained the monthly trial balance and communicated with customers about delinquent accounts and past due balances.
- Contacted customers with past due balances through email or phone calls.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Admiral Linen by Alsco
Houston, TX
01.2001 - 01.2016
- Entered daily deposits for high and low revenue customers into the system.
- Updated and ran reports and balance checks that are mailed or turned in daily.
- Audited cash-turns and made necessary corrections.
- Maintained records of adjustments, credits, and overages for end-of-month reports and statements.
- Handled hundreds to a thousands checks weekly; balancing and tallying.
- Posted ACH and credit card payments
- Ran daily invoices and monthly statements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pasadena High School
Pasadena, TX05-1998
SAN JACINTO COLLEGE
Houston, TXSkills
- Data Entry
- Financial analysis
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Accounting software
Timeline
Accounting
Service Transport Company
01.2024 - 01.2026
Cash Application Specialist
IronClad Environmental Solutions
01.2023 - 01.2024
Collection Specialist
Puffer-Sweiven
01.2023 - 01.2023
Cash Application Specialist
BrandSafway
01.2018 - 01.2023
Data Operator
FEMA Call Center/Titan Technologies
01.2016 - 01.2018
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Revention POS
01.2016 - 01.2016
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Admiral Linen by Alsco
01.2001 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Pasadena High School
SAN JACINTO COLLEGE