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Rene Castillo

Little Elm,TX

Summary

Seasoned Senior Accountant with a proven track record of delivering exceptional collections management and financial leadership. Known for strategic decision-making, personnel management, and adept conflict resolution within collections. Skilled in fostering team growth, enhancing departmental efficiency, and championing diversity initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in customer service, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication across all levels. Proficient in data analysis, multitasking, and negotiation with a keen focus on organizational excellence. Recognized for problem-solving acumen, project management proficiency, and building enduring client relationships. Committed to driving results through collaborative teamwork and efficient time management in dynamic environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant Senior/Senior Payroll Administrator

Thermotekusa
Flower Mound, TX
04.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
  • Generated ad hoc reports as requested by executive management team.
  • Verified accuracy of employee hours worked, pay rate changes, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll data.
  • Managed payroll for temporary, hourly, and salaried employees.
  • Generated monthly Accounts Payable aging report for management review.
  • Managed accounts payable processes related to vendor payments.
  • Performed month-end closing activities for accounts payable department.
  • Provided support to internal and external auditors during the annual audit process.
  • Created new procedures for more efficient workflow within the department.
  • Performed month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Prepared monthly closing entries and journal entries.
  • Reconciled monthly bank statements and prepared journal entries as necessary.

Senior Accountant

The Cuddly Group
Grapevine, TX
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
  • Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
  • Monitored accounts payable activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payment processing.
  • Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
  • Reconciled bank statements to general ledgers on a monthly basis.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through analysis of current business practices.
  • Created new procedures for more efficient workflow within the department.
  • Generated ad hoc reports as requested by executive management team.
  • Participated in special projects related to process improvement initiatives.
  • Trained staff members on proper use of accounting software applications.
  • Performed general ledger account reconciliations and generated updated financial documents.
  • Completed month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciled bank accounts.
  • Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
  • Completed updates to general ledger by adding latest entries and reviewing transactions entered by staff.
  • Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
  • Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
  • Pulled final sales for month and would send the PWC for actual sales tax payment.
  • Would create sales tax projection journal entry for previous month and create actual when received back from PWC.
  • Reviewed sales tax returns for accuracy and completeness of information.

Senior Accountant

Evolutions Brands
Lake Dallas , TX
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Performed general ledger account reconciliations and generated updated financial documents.
  • Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
  • Completed month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciled bank accounts.
  • Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
  • Managed daily closing, reporting and reconciliation functions.
  • Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reviewed all invoices for accuracy, subsequently resolving various issues.
  • Researched and resolved issues with billing and invoices.
  • Recorded customer payments into general ledger and posted cash, checks and credit and debit card transactions.
  • Analyzed trends and tracked customer behaviors.
  • Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
  • Support the VP of Finance and Operations and Accounting department
  • Work directly with our Accounting Assistant to increase awareness and job experience
  • Work collaboratively with other accounting staff to ensure accuracy in finances

Billing and Revenue Analyst

Flagship Inc
Southlake, TX
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Maintained strong pipeline of corporate clients by collaborating closely with partners.
  • Built optimum financial packages based on market conditions and clients' capital needs.
  • Pulling together the detailed support for all billable invoices including but not limited to time and attendance hours, contractual bill rates, vendor invoice support, expense reports and other information as necessary
  • Work with the accounting team to ensure all necessary revenue accruals are done timely for the month-end close
  • Ad-hoc projects as necessary related to revenue and billing analysis
  • Set up processes for collecting all of the information and support for each billable element
  • Contribute to month-end close and financial reporting deadlines and ensure that accounting and reporting activities are done in accordance with GAAP.
  • Prepare and supervise month end journal entries and adjustments with appropriate documentation.
  • Prepare and assist with preparation of month end financial statements for internal and external users
  • Prepare fixed asset journal entries to post new assets, depreciation, asset transfers, etc
  • Assist in the creation and maintenance of general ledger hierarchy for financial tracking.

Deductions and Accounts Receivable Analyst

The Apparel Group, LTD.
Lewisville, TX
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Compiled detailed reports of audit findings to discuss with supervisor.
  • Reconciled bank and credit card accounts monthly.
  • Maintained account books and accounting systems with accuracy by entering data precisely and proofreading.
  • Followed detailed end-of-month accounting procedures to verify proper balancing of accounts and readiness for new month.
  • Processed customer payments and set up payment plans.
  • Maintained accuracy when reviewing and reconciling general ledger.
  • Processed end-of-day paperwork using [Software], verifying deposits and rectifying discrepancies.
  • Verified and posted account transactions, providing weekly and monthly reporting of AP aging to senior management to maintain accounting ledgers.
  • Followed detailed end-of-month accounting procedures to verify proper balancing of accounts and readiness for new month.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Watchguard - Motorola Solutions
Allen , Texas
02.2019 - 03.2022
  • Performed various accounts receivable functions, including daily cash receipts posting, updating cash flow reports, researched 50+ weekly chargebacks and over 100 weekly write-offs.
  • Handled a 20 Million dollar portfolio with 300 Clients.
  • Evaluated open accounts to look for past-due balances and pursue collection strategies.
  • Generated over 1000 statements mailed and monitored invoices daily.
  • Kept accounts receivable tracking database current with relevant client information, collection and billing progress and program changes.
  • Performed administrative tasks to support strategic initiatives.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as copying, scanning and mail sorting on daily basis.
  • Maintained current accounting systems, reconciled accounts and resolved discrepancies.
  • Supervised all accounting activities, including accounts payable, month-end close, account reconciliation and preparation of journal entries.
  • Processed and sent invoices, adjustments and credit memos to customers.
  • Worked closely with both customers and sales team to reconcile accounts and oversee payment negotiation.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
  • Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.

Account/Collections Representative

BSN Sports
Farmers, TX
06.2015 - 01.2019
  • Collecting on delinquent accounts by locating and notifying customers with past due payments.
  • Monitored and managed collection efforts and continually auditing accounts.
  • Verified details of transactions, including funds received and total account balances.
  • Negotiate payment arrangements Most reduction in 30 day and 60 day past due Effectively handle high volume of inbound and outbound calls.
  • Note all collection activity, and follow up on item until final resolution is complete.
  • B2B Collections Responsible for timely and accurate reconciliation and analysis of customer deductions.
  • Ability to identify, report, and present trends in a customer's deductions.
  • Interact with customers regarding disputes and discrepancies.
  • Use leadership skills and experience to mentor others Responsible for communicating issues between sales and other departments Managed and maintained portfolio with decision on hold and release of product for clients Created disputes for customers based on pricing, tax, quality, and rejected product.
  • Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data.
  • Resolved invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures.

Accounts Receivable Lead

Dr Pepper Snapple Group
Plano, Texas
04.2011 - 04.2015
  • Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data.
  • Reconciled all bank and credit card accounts monthly.
  • Tracked employee time and attendance for payroll.
  • Processed end-of-day paperwork using SAP, verifying deposits and rectifying discrepancies.
  • Generated, mailed and monitored invoices.
  • Worked closely with delinquent account holders to collect and reconcile accounts through approved channels.
  • Improved billing and month-end reporting processes.
  • Trained and managed 10 employees to ensure productivity and high-quality work results.
  • Followed detailed end-of-month accounting procedures to verify proper balancing of all accounts and readiness for new month.

Education

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX
05.2004

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN
12.2014

Skills

  • SAP, Great Plains, Work Day and PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Made 2 Manage
  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Statement issuing
  • Billing dispute resolution
  • Adjustment posting
  • Bill processing
  • Payment management
  • Credit and collections
  • Accounts receivable expertise
  • Fiscal reporting
  • Aging report creation
  • Account reconciliation
  • Account analysis
  • Performance optimization
  • Data processing
  • Excel proficiency
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Business performance analysis
  • Report creation
  • Report generation
  • Credit card payment processing
  • Investigative research
  • Invoicing and billing
  • Vendor relationships
  • General ledger updates
  • Accounting principles understanding
  • Knowedge of Vendor Webportals: PWC, Avalar, Braintree, Shopifiy, Paypal, Amazon
  • Knowledge of financial statements
  • General Ledger Management
  • GAAP proficiency
  • Payroll administration
  • Payroll document management
  • HR support

Timeline

Accountant Senior/Senior Payroll Administrator

Thermotekusa
04.2024 - Current

Senior Accountant

The Cuddly Group
09.2023 - 03.2024

Senior Accountant

Evolutions Brands
05.2023 - 09.2023

Billing and Revenue Analyst

Flagship Inc
06.2022 - 05.2023

Deductions and Accounts Receivable Analyst

The Apparel Group, LTD.
03.2022 - 06.2022

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Watchguard - Motorola Solutions
02.2019 - 03.2022

Account/Collections Representative

BSN Sports
06.2015 - 01.2019

Accounts Receivable Lead

Dr Pepper Snapple Group
04.2011 - 04.2015

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Collin County Community College District

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Purdue Global University

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