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Nia King

Houston,TX

Summary

Confident and elaborate Accounts Receivable Supervisor with experience in leadership and development. Innovative problem-solver with success at leading accounting professional who undertakes complex assignments, meets tight deadlines and delivers superior performance.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Vroom
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 05.2024
  • Headed a team of accounts receivable specialists, overseeing their development through guidance, training sessions, and performance evaluations.
  • Facilitated weekly meetings to assess opportunities for enhancement and applied appropriate modifications.
  • Maintained compliance with SOX standards while providing valuable process improvement recommendations to management, resulting in the restructuring of processes and procedures.
  • Contributed to the development of an automated infrastructure, resulting in increased operational efficiency by minimizing manual work and streamlining workflows.
  • Prepared, reviewed and posted daily journal entries and bank reconciliations.
  • Performed periodic reviews of unapplied cash items on the general ledger accounts.
  • Prepared month-end closing entries related to Accounts Receivable transactions.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Vroom
09.2019 - 02.2022
  • Enhanced customer account resolution by managing payment processing, issuing refunds, making necessary adjustments, and assessing delinquent accounts for potential collection actions.
  • Monitored unapplied cash balances and detected potential write-offs or bad debt expense accruals.
  • Assisting in both internal and external audits by preparing documentation, retrieving records, and addressing auditor inquiries.
  • Assisted in the completion of month-end and year-end closing tasks.

Payment Services Specialist

Maintenance Supply Headquarters
Houston, TX
09.2016 - 09.2019
  • Processed incoming payments using various methods such as credit cards, checks, or wire transfers.
  • Conducted thorough research on unallocated funds to ensure correct application
  • Analyzed and resolved payment discrepancies between received payments and issued invoices.
  • Provided support for handling payment-related matters within the organization.
  • Assisted with a range of administrative tasks as instructed by superiors

Accounts Service Representative

Maintenance Supply Headquarters
Houston, TX
02.2016 - 09.2016
  • Established new accounts, managed account modifications, and handled credit requests.
  • Provided timely customer account support through prompt responses to inquiries.
  • Established effective lines of communication with outside sales representatives, credit managers, and executives.
  • Contributed to auditing processes, maintained accuracy of data entry, and executed various administrative responsibilities.

Accounting Assistant

Univision Communications, Inc.
Houston, TX
09.2004 - 08.2014
  • Maintained accurate accounts by reconciling financial data regularly, generating invoices on a weekly/monthly basis, processing payments and managing collections. Assisted in supporting other markets.
  • Worked closely with VP of Finance and Director of Collections to bring the DSO down from 120 to 90 days by successfully securing payment on delinquent accounts.
  • Managed the analysis of unapplied funds and processed refunds, adjustments, and various A/R management transactions.
  • Oversaw various special assignments involving purchase order processing and challenging billing specifications
  • Supported internal and external audits through document preparation, record retrieval, and responding to auditor queries.

Credit Assistant

Univision Communications, Inc.
Houston, TX
11.2001 - 08.2004
  • Examined and evaluated credit applications from customers, ensuring accuracy of information provided, conducting thorough checks on credit references, and determining creditworthiness according to set standards.
  • Assisted in setting appropriate credit limits for customers based on their payment history.
  • Ensured customers adhered to credit terms and payment schedules by monitoring their accounts, reviewing aging reports, identifying delinquent accounts, and taking appropriate actions.
  • Communicating with customers and sales representatives regarding credit applications, credit limits, payment terms, and collection efforts. Providing information and resolving customer's disputes and billing discrepancies.
  • Providing general administrative support to the credit management team, such as resolving customer's disputes, billing discrepancies, preparing correspondence, and handling inquiries from internal and external customers.

Education

Accounting Degree - Accounting And Finance

Grantham University
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01.2024

Accounting certificate - Accounting and Finance

Texas School of Business
Houston, TX
01.2001

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Financial Acumen
  • Problem-Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Customer Service Orientation

Personal Information

Title: Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Timeline

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Vroom
02.2022 - 05.2024

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Vroom
09.2019 - 02.2022

Payment Services Specialist

Maintenance Supply Headquarters
09.2016 - 09.2019

Accounts Service Representative

Maintenance Supply Headquarters
02.2016 - 09.2016

Accounting Assistant

Univision Communications, Inc.
09.2004 - 08.2014

Credit Assistant

Univision Communications, Inc.
11.2001 - 08.2004

Accounting Degree - Accounting And Finance

Grantham University

Accounting certificate - Accounting and Finance

Texas School of Business
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