Merey Gonzalez Perez
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Driven by a continuous learning attitude and precision in financial reporting, I excelled at Panther East by enhancing accounts payable/receivable processes and fostering strong client relationships. Leveraging skills in NetSuite and strategic planning, I significantly reduced payment errors and streamlined reconciliation tasks, demonstrating proactive problem-solving and critical thinking. Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. With an eye for identifying and correcting errors. I am dedicated with a strong work ethic and resourceful nature.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Assistant
Panther East
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
- Expedited invoice processing with effective communication between internal departments and external vendors.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
- Reduced errors in account reconciliation through meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of transactions.
- Contributed to the development of a positive work environment, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
- Improved team productivity by organizing and maintaining digital and physical financial records.
- Reduced late payments by implementing more effective accounts payable system.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements, contributing to transparent and accurate financial reporting.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Panther East
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Maintained up-to-date customer contact information, enabling effective communication regarding account status and payment inquiries.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries about their account status or billing concerns, building strong, long-lasting relationships.
- Used accounting software to reconcile accounts, track income, and generate invoices.
- Contributed to month-end closing procedures by preparing detailed accounts receivable aging reports for management review.
- Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
- Reduced outstanding account balances through diligent follow-up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment arrangements with clients.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure accurate application of payments, credits, and adjustments to client accounts.
- Maintained strict adherence to company confidentiality policies when handling sensitive financial data and personal information for clients.
- Decreased uncollectible debt by closely monitoring accounts and promptly identifying high-risk customers for management review.
- Collaborated with sales team to resolve billing discrepancies, resulting in improved customer relationships and increased client satisfaction.
- Streamlined credit approval process by conducting thorough analyses of new client applications, reducing financial risk exposure.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by reconciling accounts receivable ledger with general ledger monthly.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
Personal Assistant to the Owner
Panther East
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Maintained an organized workspace for the owner which facilitated easy access to important documents when needed.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Improved communication between the owner and external parties by drafting professional correspondence on their behalf.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Increased productivity by prioritizing tasks and ensuring deadlines were met consistently.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
- Reduced administrative workload for the owner through proficient handling of routine tasks, allowing them to focus on higher-level responsibilities.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Streamlined the owner''s schedule by managing appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through meticulous maintenance of confidential files and records.
- Used discretion when handling confidential information.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PASkills
- Customer Service
- Bank Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
- Journal Entries
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Strong Communication Skills
- Data inputting
- Data Entry
- Administrative Support
- Attention to Detail
- Accounts Receivable
- Account Reconciliation
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Financial Reporting
- Discrepancy Research
- Strategic Planning
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Relationship Building
- Precision and Accuracy
- Critical Thinking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
Panther East
01.2024 - 09.2024
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Panther East
07.2022 - 12.2023
Personal Assistant to the Owner
Panther East
07.2020 - 07.2022
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Montgomery County Community College
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