Taylor Sandlin
Magnolia,TX
Summary
Driven Accounts Receivable Clerk with experience reducing open balances by following up with customers and maintaining productive communication. Good relationship-building, communication and planning skills. Superior work ethic with analytical approach. Adept in both finance and operations management, I spearheaded process improvements at Largo International, enhancing quality assurance protocols and boosting profitability. My expertise in Microsoft Office and knack for fostering customer relationships have consistently driven success. Achievements include maintaining the highest sales average at JPL Entertainment, showcasing my ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Clerk
King Ranch Ag & Turf
Willis, Texas
03.2024 - Current
- Handle all Accounts Receivable functions. This includes posting customer payments by monitoring and recording deposits received in a physical lockbox.
- Process new customer set up, gaining required approvals and proper documentation, including tax exempt forms.
- Records routine or recurring transactions, and maintains accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits are applied, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.
- Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting customers via telephone, email, and mail.
- Identify slow-paying customers and escalate internally as needed.
- Performs clerical duties as required for administrative, accounting and sales departments at the request of department personnel.
- Coordinates with administrative assistants on accounting duties such as cash deposits and accounts payable
- Examines accounting information contained in reports and exhibits, traces, and reconciles unusual variances.
- Communicates with others in the organization to answer accounting questions or resolve issues.
Assistant Manager of Operations
KISS Generators
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed talented team, participating in hiring, coaching and performance management processes
- Tracked company inventories and ordered new products to replenish equipment levels
- Strategized with leadership to stay ahead of changing customer needs and labor planning concerns
- Improved product development and reduced mistakes by implementing strong quality assurance protocols
- Liaised between employees and managers and disseminated important business information
- Analyzed financial data, identified trends, and developed strategies to improve profitability.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- 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.
Imports & Logistics Coordinator
Largo International
Houston, TX
10.2015 - 03.2024
- Rectified problems such as damages and shortages by collaborating directly with vendor representatives
- Directed materials routing by preparing accurate shipping orders, packing slips, and bills of lading
- Optimized shipping and receiving strategies with cost-effective methods, carriers, and routes
- Filed all import custom procedures and duties
Purchasing Manager
Largo International
Houston, TX
10.2015 - 03.2020
- Managed monthly purchase order shipments by deadline and cancellation dates
- Received and reviewed department supply requisitions and placed appropriate orders based on need and available funds
- Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives
- Vendor invoice & receivables management
Lead F&I Analyst
Doggett Heavy Machinery
Houston, TX
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Coordinate and secure financing from external financing options
- Responsible for financial data entry & credit processing of new applications for credit
- Prepare finance documents for signing
- Responsible for routinely filing and maintaining files
- Monitor and ensure the accuracy of all manufacturers and lenders finance programs to assist managers in providing the clearest financing alternatives available for the customer
- Analyze and prepare various lease and installment quotes for sales representatives to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards
- Daily communication with Customers, managers, coordinators, and other outside lending contacts
Operations Manager
Largo International
Houston, TX
10.2015 - 03.2020
- Proactively monitored and strive to maintain high levels of quality, accuracy, and process consistency in the sales organization's planning efforts
- Coordinated training delivery to sales, sales management, and sales support personnel in the sales organization supported
- Worked closely with Executives to drive operational excellence in the sales process
- Managed service and credits for all accounts
- Audited sales orders, invoices, credits, purchase orders, to ensure accurate general ledger accounts
Office & Sales Manager
JPL Entertainment
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Oversaw office financial management, including AP/AR and payroll administration
- Created and managed electronic customer records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to billing and accounts receivable
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, meeting with clients to research cases, collect data, prepare settlement packages and interpret information for daily report generation
- Provided scheduling and ensured timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars
- Maintained the highest sales average throughout tenure of the company
Education
Associate In Business -
Lone Star Community College
Houston, TX01.2024
Bachelor's Degree -
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05.2010
Skills
- Accounting
- Logistics
- Finance
- Operations Management
- High-Pressure Environments
- Process Improvement Strategies
- Microsoft Office Expertise
- Customer Relationship Management
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Collections management
- Statement review
- Spreadsheets and journal entries
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Clerk
King Ranch Ag & Turf
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager of Operations
KISS Generators
02.2022 - 03.2024
Lead F&I Analyst
Doggett Heavy Machinery
03.2018 - 03.2020
Imports & Logistics Coordinator
Largo International
10.2015 - 03.2024
Purchasing Manager
Largo International
10.2015 - 03.2020
Operations Manager
Largo International
10.2015 - 03.2020
Office & Sales Manager
JPL Entertainment
01.2015 - 10.2015
Associate In Business -
Lone Star Community College
Bachelor's Degree -
Stephen F. Austin State University
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