Marie Buscaino
Scott,LA
Summary
Dynamic Financial Clerk with extensive experience in managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions within high-volume environments. Demonstrated expertise in tracking payments, resolving billing discrepancies, and preparing comprehensive account statements, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. Proven track record of dedication to achieving team objectives while enhancing overall financial performance. Strong relationship-building skills foster collaboration to optimize project goals, effectively resolve complex challenges, and implement innovative improvement strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Collections
Lemoine (Macro Companies)
Broussard, LA
01.2025 - Current
- Managed accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue accounts and prioritize collections efforts.
- Maximized revenue by managing and monitoring accounts receivable collections.
- Boosted company's financial health by diligently monitoring accounts receivable collections and minimizing bad debt exposure.
- Adopted a proactive approach to accounts receivable collections by consistently monitoring customer payment history and making timely adjustments to credit terms.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to facilitate timely payments and resolve disputes.
- Assisted with filing monthly and quarterly Excise Tax.
- Managed and maintained customer files.
- Responsible for making sure all tax exemption certificates and certificates of insurance are current.
- Cash application.
- Create Journal Entries.
Data Entry Clerk
Staffmark Temp Agency (Macro Companies)
Broussard, LA
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Processed high volumes of data entries with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Maintained organized records to support efficient operations and quick retrieval of information.
- Utilized data management software to streamline entry processes and reduce errors.
- Collaborated with team members to identify workflow improvements and enhance productivity.
- Assisted in training new staff on data entry procedures and best practices for accuracy.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
Accounting Specialist
CLM Equipment (Advantage Resources)
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Assist with monthly close
- Create Journal Entries
- Create note’s payable worksheet for short-term and long-term accounts
- Bank reconciliation for 8 bank accounts
- Credit card reconciliation using Excel and Solver
- Daily credit card entries into spreadsheet for 3 locations
- Filing
- Data Entry
- Temporary Assignment
Unemployed
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Contract ended at previous employer, so I took a little time off before looking for another position.
Remote Billing and Payment Operations Specialist - Employee Benefits
Manpower (NortonLifelock)
St. Martinville, LA
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Monthly audit of 3,000+ A/R collection accounts.
- Troubleshoot and resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
- Assist with the implementation of new employee benefits.
- Provide customer service and support.
- Resolved complex billing and payment inquiries both internally and externally.
- Managed customer accounts in Salesforce.
- Motivated and trained team members to maximize productivity.
- Contacted customers with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Researched and resolved commission or bonus payment-related inquiries.
- Temporary Assignment
Unemployed
02.2021 - 10.2021
- My family moved back to Louisiana to care for my mother who was diagnosed with dementia. Actively looked for work during this time.
Billing Clerk I
Del-Air Heating & Air Conditioning
Sanford, FL
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Researched unapplied payments and resolved cash application errors.
- Processed customer payments via check, ACH, or credit card, as well as credit card refunds.
- Verified and reconciled invoices.
- Prepared invoice batches for date entry.
- Assisted in month-end closing.
- Maintained files and documentation thoroughly and accurately.
- Worked independently and within a team in a fast paced and high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.
- Responsible for special projects as requested by management.
- Trained new hires within my department.
Accounts Receivable/Collections
Derive Systems
Sanford, FL
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
- Account reconciliation & investigation of 100+ customers for 2014 - 2019 delinquent accounts.
- Cash Application.
- Collection process of past due accounts via email communication by an Excel attachment of their current aging report for documentation of any discrepancies that were found.
- Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection issues.
- Data Entry of all vendor invoices.
- Mailed payment to appropriate vendor.
- Assisted Receptionist with answering phones as needed.
Unemployed
12.2016 - 07.2017
- My family relocated to Florida for my husband's employment. Actively looking for work during this time.
Police Officer/Telecommunications Officer
Abbeville Police Department
Abbeville, LA
11.2013 - 11.2016
- Successfully completed rigorous police academy training and earned certification in law enforcement.
- Over 8 years of experience in law enforcement.
- Proven history of responding quickly and effectively to emergency calls, dispatching personnel, and staying up to date on all police training.
- Skilled in data entry, quality assurance, and customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to provide timely and accurate information to officers in the field.
- Developed and implemented strategies for efficiently and effectively communicating with law enforcement personnel.
- Proven record of successful team building, conflict resolution, and problem solving.
- Monitored multiple radio channels for any reported incidents and dispatched appropriate units.
- Recorded all radio transmissions to maintain an accurate log of activities.
- Answered calls from the public and other law enforcement agencies for information, assistance, and direction.
- Entered data into computer aided dispatch systems and maintained detailed records of calls.
- Performed other administrative duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Delta School of Business
Lafayette, LA03.1995
POST Certification - Police Academy
Acadian Law Enforcement Training Academy
Lafayette, LA07.2014
Skills
- Effective communication
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective time management
- Skilled in prioritizing concurrent responsibilities
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Account Auditing
- Accurate data entry
- Resolution of billing discrepancies
- Collection Calls
- Customer Service
- Account reconciliation
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Oracle
- Salesforce proficiency
- Experience with NetSuite
- Zoom
- Journal Entries
- Accounts receivable management
- Sage 100
- Compas Commander
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Collections
Lemoine (Macro Companies)
01.2025 - Current
Data Entry Clerk
Staffmark Temp Agency (Macro Companies)
10.2024 - 01.2025
Accounting Specialist
CLM Equipment (Advantage Resources)
04.2024 - 09.2024
Unemployed
10.2023 - 04.2024
Remote Billing and Payment Operations Specialist - Employee Benefits
Manpower (NortonLifelock)
10.2021 - 10.2023
Unemployed
02.2021 - 10.2021
Billing Clerk I
Del-Air Heating & Air Conditioning
03.2020 - 01.2021
Accounts Receivable/Collections
Derive Systems
08.2017 - 02.2020
Unemployed
12.2016 - 07.2017
Police Officer/Telecommunications Officer
Abbeville Police Department
11.2013 - 11.2016
POST Certification - Police Academy
Acadian Law Enforcement Training Academy
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Delta School of Business