Marie Willis
Houston,TX
Summary
Finance professional with significant expertise in managing comprehensive bookkeeping responsibilities, including accounts payable and receivable. Recognized for reliability in maintaining accurate financial records and collaborating seamlessly with team members to meet organizational goals. Known for adaptability in dynamic environments and strong analytical skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Advocate Aurora Health
12.2020 - 10.2025
- Maintained, monitored and reconciled GL accounts including but not limited to cash, bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
- Made collections calls, emails, and fax. Made full notations on each account weekly with collections updates and sent reports to upper management.
- Monitored coming due invoices and sent courtesy messages to remind clients of payments and to answer any questions or address any issues to ensure payment was made timely.
- Identified full-cycle issues and errors, investigated discrepancies and made plans to resolve them.
- Generated and delivered invoices to customers according to the contractual terms.
- Received and reviewed incoming payments, which included checks, electronic transfers, credit card payments, and other forms of payment.
- Matched incoming payments to corresponding invoices, purchase orders, and other relevant documentation to ensure accurate identification.
- Investigated and resolved any discrepancies or issues related to payment identification, such as missing or incomplete information, unidentified payments, and disputes.
- Assisted in monthly closing processes and year-end audit and tax preparation and assisted with year-end 1099s.
- Maintained & created spreadsheets for various tracking initiatives.
- Remote
Billing and Accounts Receivable Specialist
Advocate Aurora Health
09.2014 - 11.2020
- Owned and managed full-cycle billing from creating invoices both through the billing systems and manually - to collecting payments, posting, and reconciling each account.
- Ensured compliance with client invoicing requirements, contractual terms, and internal controls, while maintaining a high standard of invoice accuracy.
- Served as the primary liaison for all billing-related inquiries, fostering trust and transparency with internal teams and external clients.
- Built and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders by proactively resolving billing concerns and delivering exceptional services.
- Prepared, validated, and processed high-volume, complex invoices with precision and efficiency.
- Developed and maintain billing schedules aligned with contract terms, ensuring timely and accurate revenue recognition.
- Performed detailed account reconciliations, investigated discrepancies, and ensured resolution in alignment with financial reporting standards.
- Supported internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and other relevant standards.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Nu Faith Development Inc
06.2011 - 09.2014
- Processed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivable data.
- Prepared invoices, bills, and bank deposits in accordance with financial policies and procedures.
- Reconciled the accounts receivable ledger to ensure accurate posting and accounting of all payments.
- Identified and resolved client billing discrepancies efficiently.
- Followed up on outstanding invoices by sending reminders and contacting clients to facilitate timely payments.
- Generated detailed financial statements and reports reflecting accounts receivable status.
- Ensured all accounts and incoming payments complied with established financial policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor’s - Business Administration
University of St Francis
Joliet, ILSkills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
- Pivot tables
- VLOOKUP
- SharePoint
- Google Sheets
- ADP
- Billcom
- NetSuite
- QuickBooks Online & Desktop
- SAP
- Sage
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Advocate Aurora Health
12.2020 - 10.2025
Billing and Accounts Receivable Specialist
Advocate Aurora Health
09.2014 - 11.2020
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Nu Faith Development Inc
06.2011 - 09.2014
Bachelor’s - Business Administration
University of St Francis