MELODYE L.

BARTA
26932 Carriage Manor Lane * Kingwood, Texas 77339
281.682.6844 * mb12e0bf@westpost.net
SENIOR-LEVEL MANAGEMENT
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable / Billing, Credit, & Collections
Diligent, meticulous, and analytical senior manager with more than 20 years of c
ombined experience in accounts receivable, billing, customer credit and collecti
ons, and accounts payable. Highly capable of updating, analyzing, and reconcilin
g multimillion-dollar general ledger accounts across thousands of customers. Las
er focus on information accuracy, skilled at facilitating smooth, error-free aud
its. Working capital expert that will maximize cash flows through strict oversig
ht of customer credit, invoicing, and collections. Proven track record of reconc
iling large account inconsistencies and innovating account management and custom
er payment models.

Core Competencies
General Ledger Accounts * Transaction Data Entry * Cash Management * Customer Cr
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Data & Trend Analysis * Financial Modeling * Wire & Lockbox Transfers * Risk Man
agement
Management Information Reports * Budgeting & Forecasting * Billing & Collections
Team Leadership * Staff Supervision * Sarbanes Oxley * SAP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SHELL CHEMICAL LP, Houston, Texas * 1998-2008
Global, commercial chemical producer, earning more than $2 billion in profits.
Regional Reporting, Credit Assistant / Accounts Receivables, Senior Staff Accoun
t Associate
Facilitated the efficient collection of accounts receivable within the Americas
division through detailed examination of customer accounts and production of man
agement information reports. Tracked lockbox and wire payments, established dire
ct debit accounts, and collaborated with customer service department in support
of customer accounts. Minimized uncollectable receivables by proactively monitor
ing customer credit and managing the Risk Assessment Management (RAM) system. En
sured compliance with SOX regulations.
Maintained monthly updates on general ledger account balances averaging $420 mil
lion, reviewing and reconciling all trade and related receivables. Provided audi
t support and documentation for credit, receivables, rebates, and invoicing. Pre
served customer data integrity, inputted journal entries, and reconciled account
inconsistencies. Generated various credit metrics and reports, including Cost o
f Credit Scorecards and Performance Indicators Presentations. Orchestrated the f
low of cash between customer and company accounts. Continually assessed company
exposure related to Hydrocarbon procurement and incidental purchases.
Specific Achievements:
* Reconciled a $13 million affiliate accounts inconsistency, creating a highly d
etailed financial model that was later adopted as a standardized reporting tool.
* Architected a smooth transition to SAP through stringent management of $10 mil
lion in account balances, covering 1,500 customers.
* Praised for special project work through 4 SAR Service Awards.
* Spearheaded the conversion of customer accounts to direct debit.
* Carefully transported $200 million in daily funds from 3 lockbox and 2 wire ac
counts.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Continued...

TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER, Houston, Texas * 1983-1998
A not-for-profit property management, parking, and grounds maintenance company.
Director of Billing & Vault Services / Assistant Director of Billing & Vault Ser
vices (1995-1998)
Oversaw all billing activities and incoming cash flows for individual and instit
utional parking accounts, leading a Billing department of 4 and supervising 6 Va
ult cashiers. Assessed operations and IT systems and devised strategies to accel
erate revenue collections and reduce redundant costs. Led collaborative meetings
with 42 institutional account contacts. Handled a combined budget of $450,000 f
or 2 departments.
Specific Achievements:
* Introduced a subsidy parking payment validation program.
* Transitioned the company to a Great Plains accounting system.
* Cut 1997 accounts receivables 53% by revising the collections process.
* Fueled 25% growth in cash payments by adding a credit card payment method.
* Avoided $70,000 in annual NSF with the institution of a telecheck system.
Additional Texas Medical Center positions include Supervisor of Vault Services (
1988-1995), Supervisor of Credit & Collections (1985-1988), and Accounts Payable
Clerk / Assistant to Payroll (1983-1985).

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
University of Phoenix, Houston, Texas
Associate of Accounting
Lee College, Baytown, Texas
Audit Control Certification
Management Certification
University of Houston, Texas

TECHNICAL SKILLS
SAP
Great Plains
Business Warehouse
Merchant Services CES Link
Mapp Infotronics
Microsoft Office
Risk Assessment Manager