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Sara Hailu

North Hollywood

Summary

Seeking a challenging position in a progressive work environment where my skills are implemented and enhanced.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Receivable

Austin Meat & Seafood Company
06.2020 - 09.2024
  • Monitor and administer over customer accounts for this 5-25 M company
  • Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting customers
  • Post payments made by customers (cash, checks, credit card, ACH)
  • Reviews and creates invoice credits as well as adjustments
  • Generate weekly aging and open order report
  • Work with other departments to verify and record transactions in addition to resolving account discrepancies
  • Maintains and updates customer files including name or address changes
  • Manage and resolve customer inquiries
  • Optimized cash flow management through careful monitoring of accounts receivable and timely collections efforts.
  • Assisted in accounts receivable, cash receipts and collections and daily deposits.
  • Managed accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of payments and minimizing outstanding balances.
  • Optimized cash flow by monitoring aged accounts receivable reports and prioritizing collections efforts accordingly.
  • Reduced late payments through diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and prompt communication with delinquent clients.

Inventory Clerk

Priority 1 Automotive Group
12.2018 - 08.2019
  • Maintain vehicle inventory records including order status
  • Assist in ordering vehicles as requested
  • Receive and verify new shipments so they coincide with factory invoices
  • Provide administrative, clerical, and general office support to the sales department and business office as needed
  • Order supplies
  • Assist owner, sales managers, and general manager as needed

Accounts Receivable

FMC & Associates Construction LLC
10.2016 - 04.2017
  • Monitor and manager accounts
  • Ensure all incoming payments are received and processed
  • Resolves collection by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line
  • Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by entering adjusting entries
  • Performed daily reconciliation
  • Compile data and prepare monthly reports and statements
  • Immediately follow up with customers who have not paid as agreed

Finance Assistant

Antwerpen Auto Group
05.2015 - 10.2016
  • Process financing and leasing deals accurately and securing approval through financial sources
  • Act as intermediate between customers and banks
  • Communicate with banks to determine interest rates, make credit decisions, and ensure that the customer and dealership are both getting the best deal
  • Prepare paperwork and contracts making sure deals are effectively closed
  • Offer vehicle financing and insurance to customers and provide them with a thorough explanation of aftermarket products and extended warranties
  • Process in-state and out-of-state tag forms
  • Accept payment for service or body shop transactions

Finance Assistant

Bel-Pre Glassworks Inc
05.2006 - 11.2009
  • Coordinate and execute financial transactions and activities, such as bill payment, invoicing, payroll, etc
  • Help with financial data entry and general bookkeeping
  • Use spreadsheets and calculation software to gather and record financial information
  • Find solutions to discrepancies by working with other employees and correcting any erroneous information or calculations
  • Complete administrative tasks such as filling out paperwork and filing records
  • Answer questions from co-workers, clients, customers, or stakeholders regarding financial information or issues

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD
05.2013

Skills

  • Organizational and planning
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Able to grasp new concepts quickly
  • Detail-oriented
  • Fast learner
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Invoicing and collections
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • MS office
  • Administrative support
  • Quickbooks
  • Payment and invoice processing
  • Finance
  • Bookkeeping
  • Strong communication skills

Timeline

Accounts Receivable

Austin Meat & Seafood Company
06.2020 - 09.2024

Inventory Clerk

Priority 1 Automotive Group
12.2018 - 08.2019

Accounts Receivable

FMC & Associates Construction LLC
10.2016 - 04.2017

Finance Assistant

Antwerpen Auto Group
05.2015 - 10.2016

Finance Assistant

Bel-Pre Glassworks Inc
05.2006 - 11.2009

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

Stevenson University

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