Jessica M. Holloway
New Orleans
Summary
Quality-driven professional with several years of comprehensive experience working with teammates to support accounting functions. Accurately inputs data and records day-to-day transactions. Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable and receivable.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Altus Global Trading Solution
Kenner
08.2023 - Current
- Reconciled daily cash receipts with bank deposits.
- Generate and review account receivable aging reports to identify overdue payments.
- Communicate with customers via phone, email or mail to follow up on overdue payments, resolve payment discrepancies, and answer inquiries related to invoices and account balances.
- Ensure accurate and timely application of incoming payments to customer accounts.
- Reconciled accounts and resolved discrepancies in billing statements.
- Communicated with clients regarding payment terms and outstanding balances.
- Coordinated with sales teams to ensure timely invoicing and collections.
- Managed payment processing using accounting software effectively.
- Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
Accountant
Terry Meilleur, CPA
Metairie
01.2017 - 08.2023
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for payroll.
- Prepare city, and state sales tax.
- Issuance of 1099s and W2 forms.
- Prepare tax returns.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Mailing invoices and statements.
- Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
Tax Preparer
FAST TAX
New Orleans
11.2016 - 04.2019
- Educated clients on available tax deductions and credits for maximum benefits.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information throughout the process.
- Prepared and filed individual tax returns using tax software systems.
- Assisted clients in understanding tax documents and filing processes.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Altus Global Trading Solution
Kenner
10.2011 - 01.2017
- Handle credit card payments.
- Apply payments to outstanding invoices in a timely manner.
- Processed customer invoices and maintained accurate records of transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and resolved discrepancies in billing statements.
- Monitored aging accounts to identify overdue payments and follow up accordingly.
Administrative/Accounting Assistant
Recovery School District
New Orleans
06.2008 - 08.2010
- Assists in general operation of the district’s child nutrition programs managed through a contracted meal provider.
- Assists in planning, organizing, and developing procedures for the purpose of ensuring compliance with federal guidelines for collecting and processing the family free and reduced meal applications used to determine participation eligibility.
- Keep accurate records of student information.
- Determine eligibility for School breakfast and lunch program.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Gaming Auditor
Harrah’s Casino
New Orleans
02.2005 - 06.2007
- Audit daily revenue figures and supporting accounting records and documents.
- Prepared the daily casino revenue journal entries and related casino revenue reports.
- Reviewed casino generated accounting records and reports.
- Completed monthly bank accounts reconciliations.
- Maintained accounts payable, general ledger and other accounting files.
- Prepared periodic financial reports; such as Profit & Loss reports, Balance Sheet.
- Reviewed and analyzed all data recorded for accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA12.2016
Skills
- Excel
- Word
- Filing
- General Office Skills
- MS PowerPoint
- Accounts reconciliation
- Invoice preparation
- Financial reporting
- Tax preparation
- Data entry accuracy
- Problem solving
- Financial records and reporting
References
Available on Request
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Altus Global Trading Solution
08.2023 - Current
Accountant
Terry Meilleur, CPA
01.2017 - 08.2023
Tax Preparer
FAST TAX
11.2016 - 04.2019
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Altus Global Trading Solution
10.2011 - 01.2017
Administrative/Accounting Assistant
Recovery School District
06.2008 - 08.2010
Gaming Auditor
Harrah’s Casino
02.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of New Orleans