Melvin Mallory IV
Temecula
Summary
U.S. Marine Corps veteran and accounting specialist with over 4 years of experience in financial operations within manufacturing and corporate sectors. Expertise in full-cycle accounts receivable and payable, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. Proficient in managing AR processes, invoice processing, account reconciliations, and collections, while collaborating with sales and customer service to enhance operational efficiency. Recognized for driving process improvements, ensuring audit readiness, and delivering accurate financial reporting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AR Accountant
SOMACIS
Poway
07.2025 - Current
- Acquired over four years of experience in financial operations within manufacturing and corporate settings.
Demonstrated full-cycle accounts receivable and payable expertise, including reconciliations and month-end close activities.
Managed accounts receivable processes, encompassing invoice processing, account reconciliations, and customer setup.
Produced advanced financial reports and executed collections while collaborating with sales and customer service teams.
Independently directed accounts receivable operations, generating aging reports and statements to ensure compliance.
Enhanced internal controls and audit readiness through diligent process improvements and accuracy initiatives.
Recognized for commitment to reliable, timely financial reporting with integrity.
Actively contributed as a trusted team player in achieving organizational financial objectives.
Accounting Specialist
The Mortgage Law Firm
Temecula
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Managed the timely and accurate processing of administrative and attorney-related receivables and payables in a high-volume legal environment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with client and investor requirements, maintaining meticulous financial records, and supporting efficient operations.
- Oversaw comprehensive accounts receivable and payable functions in a fast-paced legal environment, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
- Processed all receivables for deposit with proper documentation and precise posting of customer payments.
- Generated and reviewed invoices using proprietary databases and client portals, maintaining strict billing standards.
- Conducted detailed research to promptly resolve accounts receivable discrepancies and invoice issues.
- Oversaw administrative payables across multiple entities, including processing check requests and maintaining vendor files.
- Collaborated with internal departments to streamline financial workflows and respond quickly to operational inquiries.
- Utilized advanced skills in Excel, Outlook, Access, and Adobe to manage financial data and reporting effectively.
Accounting Coordinator
GKN Additive (Forecast 3d)
Carlsbad
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Supported daily financial activities by managing accounts receivable, posting journal entries, performing bank reconciliations, processing invoices, and resolving billing discrepancies.
- Ensured accurate application of payments to customer accounts, followed up on overdue invoices, and maintained positive client relationships.
- Verified vendor invoices and addressed discrepancies promptly.
- Assisted in preparing financial reports, including general ledger entries and balance sheets, and supported month-end and year-end close processes.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement and collaborated with internal teams to ensure smooth financial operations while reporting directly to the Finance Controller.
- Address customer inquiries and resolve billing discrepancies by collaborating with customers and the finance team to ensure efficient resolution.
- Performed weekly bank reconciliations, comparing internal accounts with bank statements to identify and resolve any discrepancies.
- Used accounting software to post transactions to the general ledger, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with accounting standards.
- Contributed to the organization's financial integrity by ensuring precise documentation and adherence to accounting regulations.
- Developed and implemented improved transportation administration policies and procedures.
- Tracked, traced, and updated the status of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Planned shipments based on product availability and customer requests.
- (Manufacturing Industry)
Project Coordinator
Kelly Mitchell group (contract) SDG&E
San Diego
01.2023 - 12.2023
- As the project coordinator, I was solely responsible for relocating all SDG&E Kearny Mesa facility inventories using Microsoft Excel during the reconstruction phase.
- Implemented client follow-up on all inventory throughout the project, being the sole liaison between the management team, facilities, and warehouse workers.
- Planned and coordinated within the project budget to successfully perform duties to deliver high-quality results.
- Delegated tasks among team members while preventing errors from occurring throughout the project's progression.
- Maintained project deadlines and proper tracking of all inventory shipments, allocating and staging inventory.
- Ensured documentation is maintained and updated and stakeholder views are managed towards the solution.
Logistics Supervisor
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Various Locations
01.2020 - 12.2022
- While filling the role of Project Manager, supervised, trained, and performed various duties on the preparation and packaging of multiple types of material for movement or shipment by common carriers and procedures applicable to material protection.
- Implemented program assurance to meet operational requirements for all State, Federal, and DOD regulations governing the preparation and transportation of all material classes.
- Planned, coordinated, and managed an annual budget of over-supporting operations systems positioned globally, utilizing and implementing industry best practices, specifically the efficient application of policies at the enterprise level to reduce total ownership cost.
- Evaluated technical knowledge of assigned personnel to determine training requirements; developed and executed a training plan to improve performance within the section; proven track record in team growth.
- Provided oversight for all administrative and logistical requirements for the Supply Department; conducted training to improve knowledge and functions of logistics databases to support resourcing initiatives to increase accountability and efficiency audits of inventory.
Education
Bachelor's degree - accounting
DeVry University
San Diego, CA08-2026
Skills
- Accounts receivable and payable
- ERP systems
- Analytical problem solving
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Customer relationship management
- Training and development
- Billing processes
- Team collaboration
- Organizational communication
- Attention to detail
- QuickBooks expertise
Certification
- ITAR Certified, 2024
- PMP 35-hour course, 2022
- Transportation of Hazardous Materials, 2020
- Leadership Operation Risk Assessment, 2020
- Lean Six Sigma, 2019
Awards
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
- Marine Corps Logistics Innovation
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Certificate of Commendation
Timeline
AR Accountant
SOMACIS
07.2025 - Current
Accounting Specialist
The Mortgage Law Firm
02.2025 - 06.2025
Accounting Coordinator
GKN Additive (Forecast 3d)
01.2024 - 02.2025
Project Coordinator
Kelly Mitchell group (contract) SDG&E
01.2023 - 12.2023
Logistics Supervisor
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
01.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor's degree - accounting
DeVry University