Ana Lyles
San Diego
Summary
Finance professional with strong analytical skills and proven track record in managing and optimizing accounts receivable processes. Adept at leveraging financial software to streamline operations, enhance accuracy, and boost collections efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring reliable and impactful results. Skilled in data analysis, problem-solving, and maintaining client relationships.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Goorin Bros., Inc
11.2023 - Current
- Oversee the approval process for B2B Sales Orders by managing net terms collection and submitting timely invoices, ensuring a streamlined billing cycle.
- Collaborate with International Distributors to secure prepayment for order approval and ensure full payment is collected, reducing the risk of outstanding balances.
- Accurately create and manage deposits for credit card payments, ensuring correct posting in bank accounts and proper coding to appropriate classes.
- Facilitate the net terms approval process through effective D&B credit checks, enhancing the quality of credit assessment for customer accounts.
- Collect and maintain Reseller Certificates in the CertCapture database, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and minimizing financial risk.
- Ensure compliance by monitoring state standing using Harbor Compliance, keeping track of yearly dues and fees, and assisting with annual report filings and business license renewals.
- Manage the Sales and Use Tax filings and ensure accurate reconciliation at month-end close, contributing to financial accuracy and compliance.
- Perform bank statement reconciliation and oversee Ecommerce reconciliation during month-end close, guaranteeing data integrity.
- Reconcile and generate journal entries for Amazon accruals related to Ecommerce sales, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Managed the collections of all B2B aging accounts, ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding invoices and facilitating monthly aging meetings with the VP of Finance, VP of Supply Chain, and Director of B2B Sales to strategize on account resolutions.
- Reconciled daily cash receipts with accounting records to maintain accuracy.
- Create and manage Credit Memos, diligently tracking Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) to enhance customer service and account accuracy.
- Led initiatives to streamline invoicing procedures, reducing errors significantly.
- Negotiated payment arrangements with customers to establish timely receipt of payments.
Data Analyst/ Accounts Receivable Specialist
Synergy Global Housing
08.2013 - 11.2023
- Investigated and rectified issues impacting data accuracy and reliability in database systems.
- Compiled and delivered comprehensive reports, including revenue occupancy, summarized billing, employee bonuses, and cost avoidance, to enhance stakeholder communication.
- Managed the creation and organization of all reporting materials and invoices for Google, enhancing project oversight and accountability.
- Supported finance operations by overseeing major projects such as NetSuite integration and ensuring accuracy in vendor invoice audits.
- Developed and presented data-driven PowerPoint visuals to support marketing and sales teams in their quarterly and annual business review preparations.
- Oversaw all facets of accounts receivable operations to maintain delinquent payments below 5% of total collections.
- Fostered strong connections with customers to facilitate timely payments and effectively resolve invoicing challenges.
- Executed comprehensive reporting strategies in Power BI, utilizing DAX and SSRS to meet specific internal and external reporting requirements.
IT Manager and Network Administrator
Synergy Global Housing
01.1999 - 08.2013
- Manages network installation, configuration, support, and repair for Synergy Corporate Housing with as many as fifty users.
- Performs system setups, daily backups, connectivity, hardware and software troubleshooting, network virus inoculation, and workstation performance optimization.
- Performs budget analysis on equipment and networking expense as needed.
- Compiles data from Oscar Database using Crystal Reports to produce analyses of historical sales and productivity.
- Works closely with outsourced networking vendor to ensure the timeliness and proper execution of all major system projects.
- Responsible for the execution of Synergy's Formal Security Policies.
- Facilitated a successful physical office move with no complications, network downtime, or disruption to business.
- Developed and customized company's MS Access Service Database to assist in streamlining and minimizing open service request time for our customers.
Education
Associates - Accounting
Heald College
01.1999
Associates - Applied Science in Information Technology specializing, Network Systems Administration
Heald College
01.2001
Skills
- Accounts Receivable Management
- B2B Sales Order Processing
- Financial Compliance and Auditing
- Tax Filings and Reconciliation
- Customer Relationship Management
- ERP & Accounting Software Proficiency such as NetSuite
- Microsoft Excel
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Power BI
- Reliability
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Goorin Bros., Inc
11.2023 - Current
Data Analyst/ Accounts Receivable Specialist
Synergy Global Housing
08.2013 - 11.2023
IT Manager and Network Administrator
Synergy Global Housing
01.1999 - 08.2013
Associates - Applied Science in Information Technology specializing, Network Systems Administration
Heald College
Associates - Accounting
Heald College
Additional Information
Partner Award for Outstanding Performance Recipient, 2003 and 2010, Baby Boot Camp Outstanding Mom of the Year Recipient, 2011, Dean's List of Academic Excellence, three quarters, Innovator and implementer of award winning (Cartus Service Gold Supplier Innovation Award 2010) Wireless Connectivity Guide., I enjoy training and competing in Half-Marathons, Marathons and Half Ironman Triathlons., I love attending and supporting my three sons' competitive basketball games coached by my husband.