Michael Sprague
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Results-driven Accounts Receivable Specialist with experience in high-volume distribution environments, specializing in collections, account reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution. Proven ability to reduce aging balances, improve cash flow, and maintain strong customer relationships. Detail-oriented with a solid foundation in accounting principles and financial operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Republic National Distributing Company
Grand Prairie, TX
09.2022 - Current
- - Managed assigned portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances
- - Reduced accounts receivable aging by 20%+ through proactive collections and issue resolution
- - Processed and applied customer payments while maintaining accurate financial records
- - Performed account and bank reconciliations to verify payment accuracy and resolve discrepancies
- - Investigated and resolved billing issues, short payments, and deductions
- - Collaborated with sales teams and customers to improve payment timelines and resolve account disputes
Bookkeeper Intern
Cortopassi Tile
Sacramento, CA
05.2020 - 10.2020
- - Matched invoices with purchase orders and reconciled daily sales to the general ledger
- - Paid company bills to vendors and collected checks from clients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH06-2025
Associate Degree - Accounting
American River College
Sacramento, CA01-2021
Associate Degree - Physical Science/Mathematics
American River College
Sacramento, CA01-2018
Skills
- - Accounts Receivable & Collections
- - Account Reconciliation
- - Dispute & Deduction Resolution
- - Cash Application & Payment Processing
- - Customer Account Management
- - Financial Reporting Support
- - Microsoft Excel (data analysis, reconciliation, reporting support)
Accomplishments
- December 2025
- - Reduced aging balances on assigned portfolio by 20%, improving cash flow through consistent follow-up and issue resolution
Certification
- Military VITA Certification, IRS – Issued May 2025
- International VITA Certification, IRS – Issued June 2025
- Microsoft Excel for Accounting, Wiley Finance & Accounting, Issued May 2025
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Republic National Distributing Company
09.2022 - Current
Bookkeeper Intern
Cortopassi Tile
05.2020 - 10.2020
Associate Degree - Accounting
American River College
Associate Degree - Physical Science/Mathematics
American River College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University