Sarah Fischer
Richardson,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in Accounts Receivable/Accounting seeking a challenging position that utilizes my skills and experience. I am dedicated to delivering exceptional results and ensuring accurate financial transactions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Receivable / Analyst / Divcon Controls
Divcon Controls
Dallas, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Overseeing and managing the AR processes within the company
- Maintain accurate financial transactions
- Optimizing cash flow / forecasting future cash flow / and aging analysis
- Build and maintain a high level of service to our clients
- Ensure compliance standards are met
- Collected a company record in Receivables for 2023.
- Analyzed customer accounts to identify discrepancies and payment issues.
- Developed strategies for improving the accounts receivable process.
- Reconciled customer payments with invoices and other financial records.
- Generated monthly aging reports of all outstanding invoices.
- Prepared daily bank deposits and managed cash flow projections.
- Processed incoming payments from customers in a timely manner.
- Researched and resolved billing disputes with customers promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of all collections activities within accounting system software.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, such as preparing journal entries, accruals.
- Provided support to internal departments regarding accounts receivable inquiries.
- Worked closely with sales team to ensure accurate invoicing information was provided to customers in a timely manner.
Director of Operations / American Receivable Corp
Dallas, TX
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Managed accounts receivable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments
- Prepared and issued invoices to clients, adhering to company policies and client specifications
- Recorded and reconciled financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Resolved billing discrepancies and disputes in a timely and professional manner
- Conducted regular collections activities to reduce outstanding balances and improve cash flow
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including account reconciliations and financial reporting
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including sales and customer service, to resolve client issues and improve overall customer satisfaction
- Implemented process improvements to streamline accounts receivable operations and enhance efficiency.
Reservations Supervisor / Schlitterbahn Resort
Schlitterbahn
New Braunfels, TX
07.2017 - 06.2019
- The ability to assume responsibility for the execution of the Reservation Department’s policies and procedures and manage the daily operation
- Assist in managing and coordinating all group and individual reservations
- Assist to produce daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as required
- Ensure staff’s knowledge of hotel services, features, and amenities
- Train Reservations/PBX agents on guests’ special requests and associated procedures.
- Developed and implemented new procedures for handling reservations.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely and professional manner.
- Created reports on monthly sales figures and occupancy rates.
- Analyzed booking trends to identify areas for improvement or growth opportunities.
Territory Supervisor / Hallmark Cards
11.2009 - 06.2017
- Maintained successful client relationships through consistent inventory that enabled the supply of products and value-added services that met their location needs
- Managed deliveries to clients, troubleshooting any problems that may have occurred during the ordering process (e.g., delivery mis picks, missing items, stock-outs)
- Trained a successful team with over 20 locations throughout the DFW area
- Established and maintained relationships with key customer personnel throughout the Dallas Territory.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Management
Collin College
Plano, TXSkills
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounting
- Financial transactions
- Cash flow optimization
- Aging analysis
- Compliance standards
- Collections activities
- Account reconciliations
- Financial reporting
- Process improvements
- Client relationship management
- Inventory management
- Delivery troubleshooting
- Team management
- Customer relationship management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Interdepartmental Coordination
- Dispute Resolution
- GAAP knowledge
- Cash Flow Management
- Invoice Processing
- General ledger maintenance
- General Ledger
- Microsoft Excel
- Quickbooks
- Accounts Payable
- Data Analysis
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial research
- Sage 50
Accomplishments
Hallmark Employee of the Year 2016.
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
- Board Member City of Richardson Friends of Library Program.
- Network Food Pantry City of Richardson
Timeline
Senior Accounts Receivable / Analyst / Divcon Controls
Divcon Controls
06.2023 - Current
Director of Operations / American Receivable Corp
Dallas, TX
06.2019 - 06.2023
Reservations Supervisor / Schlitterbahn Resort
Schlitterbahn
07.2017 - 06.2019
Territory Supervisor / Hallmark Cards
11.2009 - 06.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Management
Collin College
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