Marysol Draper
Accounting Assistant/Cash Application Specialist
Houston,TX
Summary
Professional with strong experience in financial operations and cash management. Adept at ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments and reconciliations. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and delivering consistent results. Skilled in accounts receivable, ERP systems, and problem-solving. Reliable and focused on maintaining financial accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cash Application Specialist
DXP Enterprises
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Bank of America lockbox payments, resolve exceptions, and enhance accuracy.
- Assisted with month-end close procedures, including account reconciliations and variance analysis reporting.
- Increased accuracy of invoice matching through regular system updates and data validation procedures.
- Supported credit control efforts by accurately applying payments against outstanding invoices, reducing delinquency rates.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing training on best practices and new software tools.
- Sorted payments into batches by segmenting each payment by business unit and scanning them into the database.
- Optimized the use of ERP systems for more efficient cash application management.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all cash applications, ensuring a clear audit trail for financial review purposes.
- Identified trends in payment discrepancies and implemented corrective actions to reduce future occurrences.
- Applied cash and wires to corresponding customer accounts based on remittance details provided by customers.
- Streamlined reconciliation processes, ultimately decreasing outstanding accounts receivable balances.
- Reduced manual entry errors for increased accuracy in cash applications.
- Used data entry skills to document and input statements accurately.
- Promoted a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues and sharing knowledge on best practices in cash application processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely cash application processing.
- Provided support during financial audits by preparing necessary documentation and answering auditor inquiries regarding cash application processes.
Cash Application Specialist
Distribution International
06.2017 - 10.2022
- Assisted with month-end close procedures, including account reconciliations and variance analysis reporting.
- Increased accuracy of invoice matching through regular system updates and data validation procedures.
- Supported credit control efforts by accurately applying payments against outstanding invoices, reducing delinquency rates.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing training on best practices and new software tools.
- Sorted payments into batches by segmenting each payment by business unit and scanning them into the database.
- Optimized the use of ERP systems for more efficient cash application management.
- Improved cash application efficiency by implementing automated systems and processes.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all cash applications, ensuring a clear audit trail for financial review purposes.
- Identified trends in payment discrepancies and implemented corrective actions to reduce future occurrences.
- Expedited resolution of unapplied credits by working closely with billing departments to address discrepancies promptly.
- Promoted a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues and sharing knowledge on best practices in cash application processes.
- Developed strong relationships with customers, fostering trust and facilitating effective communication related to payments and account balances.
- Filed reports and posted daily batches in the system.
- Applied cash and wires to corresponding customer accounts based on remittance details provided by customers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely cash application processing.
- Provided support during financial audits by preparing necessary documentation and answering auditor inquiries regarding cash application processes.
- Streamlined reconciliation processes, ultimately decreasing outstanding accounts receivable balances.
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives, resulting in more efficient workflows and enhanced internal controls.
- Reduced manual entry errors for increased accuracy in cash applications.
- Responded to customer concerns and questions daily.
- Used data entry skills to document and input statements accurately.
- Encoded and canceled checks using bank machines.
Cash Applications/Treasury Associate
Valeurs Field Solutions
11.2012 - 04.2015
- Prepared and analyzed cash balances, forecasting cash flow for the Director of Finance.
- Reconciled daily cash movements.
- Assisted with bank account management by processing wires and ACHs to pay vendors.
- Corporate credit card administrator.
- Maintained and organized accounting records.
- Prepared invoices for payment collection.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX01.2027
Skills
- Oracle
- High Radius
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- SXE
- Syteline
- P21
- Salesforce
- SharePoint
- Dayforce
- Cenpos
- Bank of America, Chase Bank, PNC Bank,
- Payment processing
- Cash flow forecasting
- Credit management
- GAAP
- Account updating
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Invoice verification
- Month-end closing
- Banking experience
- Transaction posting
- Payment research
- Software troubleshooting
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Customer service support
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Cash management
- Professional communication
- Relationship building
- General accounting
- Customer relations
- Payment scheduling
- Paperwork and documentation
- Microsoft office
- Bank statement reconciliation
- Documentation skills
- Team building
- Deadline oriented
- Reporting skills
- Self motivation
- Billing and invoicing
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy
- Invoice processing
- Analytical thinking
- Professionalism
- Goal setting
- Customer contact
- General ledger management
- Interpersonal communication
- Account reconciliation
- Quality control
- Written communication
- Administrative support
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data analysis
- Office equipment operation
- Professional demeanor
- Mail sorting
- Presentation skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Invoice generation
- Financial documentation
- Customer account management
- Cash flow management
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Task prioritization
- Work coordination
- Payment transactions
LNGG
Languages: English (experienced) Spanish (experienced)
Timeline
Cash Application Specialist
DXP Enterprises
09.2023 - 04.2024
Cash Application Specialist
Distribution International
06.2017 - 10.2022
Cash Applications/Treasury Associate
Valeurs Field Solutions
11.2012 - 04.2015
Associate of Arts - Business
San Jacinto College
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