Christina Halwachs
Granite City
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 10 years of experience in accounts payable and receivable. Known for exceptional attention to detail and customer service, consistently streamlining processes to support enhanced cash flow and operational efficiency.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist
MNG 2005 Inc
St Louis, MO
09.2021 - Current
- Processed accounts receivable and payable transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained accurate financial records using accounting software and spreadsheets.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies and payment inquiries.
- Reviewed invoices for compliance with company policies and approval processes.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities, ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts.
- Developed reports on outstanding receivables to improve cash flow management.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with accounting standards by keeping up-to-date on regulatory changes and applying best practices.
- Facilitated effective communication between finance department and other internal departments for seamless collaboration on projects.
- Contributed to successful budget planning by actively participating in forecasting activities and analyzing expense trends.
- Fostered a positive work environment by actively participating in teambuilding activities and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements, providing accurate information for decision-making purposes.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable processes through the implementation of electronic payment systems.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally, fostering positive relationships.
- Assisted in training new team members on company policies, procedures, software applications related to accounts receivable/accounts payable functions.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Input financial data and produced reports using NetSuite, and Quickbooks.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Prarie Farms
Edwardsville, IL
04.2018 - 09.2021
- Processed and reconciled invoices to ensure timely payment to vendors.
- Reviews of hundreds of invoices daily, maintains credit memo
information, and applies credit memos to invoices as needed. - Enters in excess of 100 invoices in-house computer programs per
day. - Resolve external issues within Accounts Payable system.
- Utilizes AS400 software with comprehensive knowledge of the
system. - Produces and reviews reports for vendor maintenance.
- Communicates with customer through email and phone to provide
solutions and maintain strong organizational relationships. - Preforms end of month reconciliation responsibilities
- Creates vendor accounts, maintaining and updating them as
needed. - Processes AP checks and maintains accounts payable filling system,
including scanning of all documents. - Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Updated vendor information regularly, ensuring accurate contact details and banking information for prompt payments.
Accounts Payable/Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist
United Fruit and Produce
St Louis, MO
2007 - 2018
- Processed customer payments efficiently to maintain accurate accounts receivable records.
- Assisted in resolving billing discrepancies to improve customer satisfaction.
- Utilized accounting software to track payment status and generate reports.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline invoicing procedures for increased efficiency.
- Composed effective accounting reports summarizing accounts
payable data. - Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies.
- Coded and entered at least 300 invoices each day into the in-house
accounting software. - Supervised invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reports,
credit memos and payment transactions.
Education
No Degree -
South Western Illinois College
Belleville, IL2027
High School Diploma -
Granite City Senior High
Granite City, IL05-2005
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Payment tracking
- Invoice processing
- Accounting software proficiency
- Expense reporting
- Entry verification
- Problem resolution
- Data entry
- Account reconciliation
- Statement reconciliation
- Payment processing
- NetSuite Processing
- Quickbooks
- Time ManagementAbility to Work Under Pressure
- Customer Service
- Complex Problem Solving
Timeline
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist
MNG 2005 Inc
09.2021 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
Prarie Farms
04.2018 - 09.2021
Accounts Payable/Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist
United Fruit and Produce
2007 - 2018
No Degree -
South Western Illinois College
High School Diploma -
Granite City Senior High