Accounting and Finance professional

Assisted with daily accounting tasks, including entering invoices, updating spreadsheets, and maintaining organized financial records, financial reporting and verifying daily bank transactions. Processed high-volume AP transactions (100–150/month) while maintaining compliance with GAAP and internal control standards. Gained hands-on experience with GAAP fundamentals, internal controls, and standard accounting procedures through ongoing training. Reconciled 10+ general ledger and expense accounts monthly, identifying discrepancies and improving overall financial accuracy during month-end close. Assisted in preparing budget variance reports and other management reporting as requested and gathered supporting documents for audits and internal reviews, ensuring files were complete and properly labeled.

Managed high-volume billing and AR operations for multimillion-dollar accounts, maintaining a 98% invoice accuracy rate and reducing submission time by 30%, contributing to a $15,500 annual increase in cash flow. Executed full-cycle billing, payment applications, and AR reconciliations in compliance with GAAP and internal controls, strengthening financial data integrity. Performed reconciliations for 120 accounts, reducing discrepancies by 20% and supporting eight consecutive on-time month-end closes. Assisted in journal entries, revenue recognition, and account reconciliations for month-end reporting. Leveraged ERP systems (Ariba, Bill.Com, NetSuite, Asset Suite) and advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, SUMIFS) to automate reporting, validate financial data, and enhance accuracy. Verified vendor invoices, ensured tax and regulatory compliance, and assisted in audit preparation through detailed documentation of internal controls.

Managed end-to-end billing, collections, and accounts receivable processes in alignment with GAAP, including accurate invoice generation, payment application, account reconciliation, and revenue verification. Oversaw processes for portfolios exceeding $5M, reducing debt exposure below 12% and collecting $350K+ in six months. Administered and optimized e-billing operations across multiple platforms—Ariba, Coupa, Serengeti/LegalTracker, CounselLink, Tymetrix360, SimpleLegal, Bill.com, Tungsten, and others—ensuring compliance with billing guidelines and reducing invoice rejections. Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed AR aging, billing status, cash application, and collection performance reports to assess client payment behavior and reduce overdue balances. Reconciled bank accounts and credit card statements, resolved discrepancies, and maintained clear, organized, and compliant financial records for month-end and year-end close.