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Yvette Guerra

Columbia,MO

Summary

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Controller

Holiday Inn Executive Center
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
  • Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.
  • Conducted regular variance analyses between actual results and budget projections to identify trends or issues requiring further investigation or action by management staff.
  • Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
  • Enhanced cash flow management with timely accounts receivable monitoring and collections efforts.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.

Accounts Payable

Holiday Inn Executive Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
  • Reviewed employee expense reports against company policies, safeguarding corporate funds from misuse.

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Allan Company
06.2009 - 09.2019
  • Achieved consistent accuracy in billing processes through diligent oversight and proactive identification of errors.
  • Conducted monthly account reviews to identify potential issues and maintain healthy aging reports.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to resolve billing discrepancies, improving interdepartmental communication.
  • Implemented stringent follow-up procedures for overdue payments, resulting in faster collection rates.
  • Managed invoicing for company through cash receipts processing and distribution of approx. 2000 invoices monthly.
  • Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
  • Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
  • Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
  • Resolved valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
  • Updated aging reports based on daily audits.
  • Provided exceptional support during annual audits by maintaining organized records and facilitating information requests from external auditors efficiently.

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Allan Company
03.2007 - 06.2009
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Application of check, ACH and credit card payments.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Allan Company
04.2000 - 03.2007
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
  • Eliminated inaccuracies in accounts payable payments by verifying information prior to generating checks and electronic payment transfers.
  • Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.


Data Processor

Allan Company
07.1987 - 04.2000
  • Adhered to strict deadlines for completing assigned tasks while maintaining a high degree of accuracy in all work performed.
  • Utilized established methods for data processing and analysis for consistency and accuracy.
  • Applied data validation procedures to support and enforce data integrity.
  • Managed and organized documents for data entry tasks.
  • Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
  • Checked for accuracy by verifying data and records.
  • Prepared documents for payment and invoicing

Education

High School Diploma -

William Workman High School
City Of Industry, CA
06.1983

Skills

  • Cash Flow Management
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Organization
  • Supervision
  • Customer Service
  • Problem resolution
  • 10-key by touch

Timeline

Financial Controller

Holiday Inn Executive Center
09.2022 - 11.2023

Accounts Payable

Holiday Inn Executive Center
03.2022 - 09.2022

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Allan Company
06.2009 - 09.2019

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Allan Company
03.2007 - 06.2009

Accounts Payable Clerk

Allan Company
04.2000 - 03.2007

Data Processor

Allan Company
07.1987 - 04.2000

High School Diploma -

William Workman High School
Yvette Guerra