Martine Fernelis
Accounts Receivable, Analyst
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Analyst experience in managing and recording financial transactions, performing bank reconciliation's, and processing invoices. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, various accounting software, and payment negotiations, with a proven track record of improving accuracy and efficiency. Posses strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach to resolving discrepancies and enhancing financial tracking. Currently, admitted graduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
AR Analyst
National Association of Home Builders
01.2024 - Current
- Receive, analyze, and record electronic bank activity payments for prepaid and current services into accounting software system.
- Sustain bank activity records in Microsoft Excel, ensuring all cash inflow match line-by-line monthly bank statement with one hundred percent accuracy.
- Manage and fulfill quarterly trial balance report request for royalty brand payments in timely manner.
- Process, and record credit card payments for services rendered on Excel spreadsheet.
- Standardized AR reporting formats across business units for better comparability of results during performance reviews.
- Perform daily process of cash receipts for members and customers through various delivery channels, enhancing financial tracking efficiency and history.
- Maintain organized filing system for all documentation related to over 50 AR transactions, enhancing audit readiness and record retrieval efficiency.
- Generate and issue invoices quarterly for product agreement to customers.
- Create and manage cash control batches from payments received via phone and management software system.
- Record and track prepaid payments on large venue management software system for annual International Builders Show.
- Collaborate closely with companywide departments to resolve payment discrepancies and confirm payment details, improving cross-department communication.
- Complete month-end bank reconciliation to guarantee all cash receipts have been entered into accounting software.
- Contribute to enhancing cash flow by diligent tracking and reconciling customer payments, ensuring prompt resolution of discrepancies.
- Contact internal and external customers to obtain documentation to support invoices and claims.
Operations Associate
Old Navy, Gap
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Executed signage and markdown processes to meet productivity and pricing standards on merchandise apparel using advanced handheld device.
- Greeted customers and process cash register transactions accurately while driving credit card sales and brand loyalty rewards.
- Received and processed shipment products for presentation on sales floor.
Material Handler
Amazon Fulfillment Center
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Shipped and distributed products by pulling orders from self-chute and firmly packaged item to be placed on multi-conveyor belt.
- Wrapped products in cling film, padded blankets, and taped package to avoid damaged goods.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Account Receivable Specialist
HMSHost
10.2013 - 04.2020
- Inspected prepaid vouchers before processing by each operating business unit in U.S/Canada major airports and highways.
- Received, analyzed, and processed high volumes of prepaid vouchers using 10-key calculator.
- Employed Microsoft Excel and Oracle system to create over-short reports for operating business unit during period-cycle.
- Generated and printed mass invoices from accounting software system post month end period close.
- Adjusted and reconciled accounting variance in accounts receivable subsidiary ledger from accounting error.
- Recorded and processed prepaid voucher by completing cash receipts into accounting software system.
- Matched prepaid vouches to each invoice before packaging and mailing in timely manner.
- Collaborated across organization departments concerning receivables information.
- Each calendar month AR team members carried responsibility of retrieving and distributing all prepaid voucher delivered by U.S mail.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Initiated and tracked invoices to ensure clients received billable goods.
Bank Teller
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
06.2006 - 05.2014
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Handled transactions for customer that included check cashing, deposits, loan payments, withdrawals, money orders, and cashier checks.
- Performed international money transfer through banking system at request of customer.
- Replenished ATM cash into empty canisters prior to validated process through system testing.
- Identified customers' need through building relationships by providing new products/service and extending further opportunities to branch representatives.
- Routinely processed commercial and ATM deposits in dual control setting.
- Created and entered potential customer information into teller banking system.
- Developed and implemented innovated strategies to improve customer satisfaction and increase sales in daily meetings.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD 08.2019 - 12.2023
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office
Problem-Solving
Multitasking
Excellent Communication
Customer Service
Timeline
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.2024 - Current
AR Analyst
National Association of Home Builders
01.2024 - Current
Operations Associate
Old Navy, Gap
06.2023 - 12.2023
Material Handler
Amazon Fulfillment Center
01.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Maryland Global Campus
08.2019 - 12.2023
Account Receivable Specialist
HMSHost
10.2013 - 04.2020
Bank Teller
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
06.2006 - 05.2014
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