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Sara Salazar

Sara Salazar

Woodland,MI

Summary

Highly skilled Accounts Receivable Manager with comprehensive knowledge in financial reporting, credit management, and team leadership. Demonstrates strong ability to manage account receivables, streamline billing processes, and ensure timely collections. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and implementing strategic financial policies to boost profitability. Noteworthy for analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to effectively communicate complex financial data.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Daycare Owner

Sara Salazar
Woodland , MI
2023.09 - 2024.08
  • Monitored the health of the children by checking temperatures when needed; notified parents if any illness was observed.
  • Taught basic manners such as saying please, thank you, excuse me when appropriate while also encouraging socialization skills.
  • Developed and implemented daily activities for infants and toddlers, including reading stories, singing songs, playing games, and providing snacks.
  • Provided first aid if necessary; kept detailed records of any incidents involving injury or illness among the children.
  • Maintained a safe environment by monitoring the children's activities and enforcing safety rules.
  • Ensured that all necessary supplies were available at all times.
  • Established positive relationships with families by responding promptly to inquiries or concerns about their children's care.
  • Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
  • Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Caledonia Farmers Elevator
Caledonia , MI
2021.05 - 2023.09
  • Responsible for entering customer payments into the accounting software system.
  • Maintained accurate records of accounts receivable and payable transactions.
  • Assisted in month-end closing activities such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and creating financial reports.
  • Analyzed customer account information to identify discrepancies or trends in payment history.
  • Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
  • Reviewed accounts for past due balances and contacted customers to arrange payment plans or collect payments.
  • Developed solutions to resolve customer payment disputes or discrepancies.
  • Identified delinquent accounts and initiated appropriate collection action in accordance with the company's policies.
  • Analyzed customer creditworthiness, financial condition, and account history to determine appropriate collection action.
  • Maintained accurate records of all collection activities in the computer system.

Teller

Huntington National Bank
Caledonia , MI
2019.04 - 2021.05
  • Received and processed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments and other banking services.
  • Verified customers' identification to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Balanced cash drawers on a daily basis.
  • Provided exceptional customer service while accurately processing routine transactions.
  • Researched discrepancies between actual cash amounts and records of transactions for accuracy.

Teller

Commercial Bank & Trust
Hastings , MI
2019.01 - 2019.04
  • Received and processed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments and other banking services.
  • Verified customers' identification to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Balanced cash drawers on a daily basis.
  • Provided exceptional customer service while accurately processing routine transactions.
  • Researched discrepancies between actual cash amounts and records of transactions for accuracy.

Supervisor

Mancino's
Hastings , Michigan
2016.11 - 2019.01
  • Oversee all front and back of the house restaurant operations; ensure customer satisfaction through promoting excellent service; respond to customer complaints tactfully and professionally; maintain quality control for all food served; analyze staff evaluations and feedback to improve the customer’s experience; project future needs for goods, kitchen supplies, and cleaning products; order accordingly; oversee health code compliance and sanitation standards; seek ways to cut waste and decrease operational costs; generate weekly, monthly, and annual reports; train new employees and provide ongoing training for all staff.

Seasonal Front Desk

Barry Associates
Richland , Michigan
2018.01 - 2018.05
  • Greet clients and set a positive office atmosphere; answer the phone, take messages, and redirect calls to appropriate offices; organize and maintain files and records; create and maintain updated documents and spreadsheets; oversee sorting and distribution of incoming mail; prepare outgoing mail; operate office equipment; organize bookkeeping and issue invoices/checks; record meeting minutes and dictations; perform inventory of office supplies and order what is needed.

Education

Associates - Accounting

Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI
2022-05

Associates - Business Management

Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI
2022-05

Associates - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science

Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI
2022-05

Diploma - General Education

Hastings High School
Hastings, MI

Skills

  • Creative lesson planning
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Classroom Organization
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Special Needs Care
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Transaction Processing
  • Account Analysis
  • Invoice statements
  • Report reviewing
  • Collections experience
  • Invoice Processing
  • Cash Management
  • Statement preparation
  • Research skills

Timeline

Home Daycare Owner

Sara Salazar
2023.09 - 2024.08

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Caledonia Farmers Elevator
2021.05 - 2023.09

Teller

Huntington National Bank
2019.04 - 2021.05

Teller

Commercial Bank & Trust
2019.01 - 2019.04

Seasonal Front Desk

Barry Associates
2018.01 - 2018.05

Supervisor

Mancino's
2016.11 - 2019.01

Associates - Accounting

Kellogg Community College

Associates - Business Management

Kellogg Community College

Associates - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science

Kellogg Community College

Diploma - General Education

Hastings High School
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