SANDRA D.

DIAL

Highly talented and experienced accounting professional, positioned to leverage

related experience and excel as a Name of Position. Related skills and experienc
e include:
> Skill performing accounting functions, including accounts payable, credit, col
lections, billing and cash applications along with customer service skills withi
n diversified industries.
> Proven track record of effectively minimizing company financial exposure and r
isk based on sound credit decisions relating to prospective customers, suppliers
and project costs, as well as demonstrating the ability to develop and implemen
t new process strategies to improve working capital.
> Consistently maintain a high standard of performance utilizing strong planning
and adaptability skills. Highly self-disciplined with ability to prioritize tas
ks and work independently with minimum supervision.
> Loyal and honest; recognize the value of a strong work ethic, the advantages o
f working as a team player, as well as the importance of achieving personal and
company goals.
> Proficient in various software, including SAP, AS400, ManMan, Certiflex Dimens
ion, Windows, and Microsoft Office Products.

CAREER PROGRESSION
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FMC TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Houston, TX, 2000 - 2009
ACCOUNTANTS PAYABLE (ACCOUNTING CLERK II) - 2004 - 2009
- Established and managed a system of accounts payable procedures, standards, pa
yment scheduling, and reporting to resolve a historical deficiency in accounts p
ayable documentation. Completed average monthly accounts payable voucher entry o
f 2,000 vendor invoices. Conducted weekly payment runs for eight business units.
Investigated un-invoiced receipts over 90 days and determined the need for writ
e-off with a substantial annual savings recognized. Processed expense reports an
d vendor invoices, including coding according to the general ledger chart of acc
ounts and appropriate cost elements required for reporting purposes.
Calculated and entered accounts payable monthly accruals, ensuring accurate repo
rting for the financial reports. Provided recommendations for process improvemen
t related to accounts payable by performing an overview of procurement, receivin
g, and material movement processes. Collaborated with Quality Assurance Departme
nt on preparing and processing debit memos for purchased goods not meeting quali
ty standards.
* Promptly responded to vendor telephone and e-mail inquiries and proactively re
viewed vendor statements and addressed issues prior to invoice delinquency to en
hance vendor relations.
* Managed weekly resolution of payment exceptions for blocked items by conferrin
g with procurement staff regarding discrepancies, allowing for faster resolution
and enhanced vendor relations.
* Decreased processing time and eliminated common errors by making recommendatio
ns for process improvement directly affecting functions regarding procurement, r
eceiving, and material movement.
* Reduced Sarbanes Oxley audit deficiencies by verifying internal departmental a
dherence to documentation controls regarding accounts payable, un-invoiced recei
pts, payment exceptions, and debit memos.
* Participated in 5S lean event, improving the accounts payable process by estab
lishing new processes and procedures that made a positive impact on accounts pay
able overall and eliminated redundant work effort.
SUBSEA DRILLING SYSTEMS & AFTERMARKET ACCOUNTING LIAISON (ACCOUNTING CLERK II) -
2003-2004
- Established and maintained an accounting and receivable system to track tool r
e-cuts and equipment refurbishment costs, personnel project time reporting, loca
l and offshore inventory control, customer property management, project analysis
, cost center analysis, inbound and outbound backlog resolution and forecasting,
and receivables management including audit to contract, sales orders, billing a
nd collections. Developed and created profit and loss statements for two cost ce
nters, including information regarding allocation of assets, data from margin re
ports, and the labor tracking system. Coordinated with planners to review and au
dit inventory locations.
Audited all sales orders and shipping documentation to the customer contracts pr
ior to invoicing. Completed all invoicing by compiling all un-invoiced costs r
elated to change orders, inventory, tool and refurbishment costs, as well as sho
p labor, offshore technician labor and bonuses within contract terms. Managed an
d collected outstanding receivables on a daily basis. Handled customer inquirie
s. Distributed monthly statements.
* Created weekly project analysis reports that assisted in identifying and corre
cting errors in personnel time reporting, inventory movement, tool re-cut costs
and equipment refurbishment costs per project.
* Significantly improved overall working capital and reduced outstanding receiva
ble balances over 60 days from 27.5% to 15% within the first 60 days and from 15
% to less than 2% within the first 90 days. Within 120 days going forward, the o
ver 60 days was on average less than .05% of the total receivables.
* Effectively implemented a new, efficient way of monitoring inventory, handling
offshore spares, and reconciling and invoicing inventory boxes, leading to an o
verall reduction of loss and mishandling.
* Implemented a program to assess and track subcontract labor associated with pr
ojects, including work order and service order audits, reducing the overall subc
ontract labor charges by 12%.
* Increased overall profit margins by collaborating with cost center managers to
evaluate where margins were lacking and implemented changes.
* Reconciled and maintained project backlog, inbound and outbound, increasing th
e accuracy of business forecasting for budget purposes regarding revenue and cos
ts associated with each project.
CREDIT CONTROL ADMINISTRATOR (ACCOUNTING CLERK II) - 2000 - 2003
- Established and implemented an accounts receivable system of credit documentat
ion standards, receivables policies and management, credit terms and standards,
payment scheduling, collections, and reporting. Created new customer accounts, c
redit limits, and payment terms. Provided customers with credit policies, paymen
t terms, and contact information to facilitate communications with the project t
eam and billing and collection departments. Reconciled general ledger account fo
r accounts receivable, bad debt, and customer buybacks.
* Directly improved working capital by managing and assisting with collection ef
forts, reducing the days-sales-outstanding (DSO) from 62 to 37 days, and total a
ccounts receivable balance over 60 days from 28% to 9%.
* Provided updates to teams on progress in attaining financial targets at weekly
meetings which facilitated collection of outstanding receivables and significan
tly improved working capital.
* Minimized financial exposure by providing customer credit recommendations base
d on customer credit worthiness analysis, anticipated project costs, customer cr
edit limits, advances, and milestone payments.
* Implemented use of National Association of Credit Management and Credit Interc
hange Division of Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association for credit reporting
, resulting in an annual cost savings of 45%.
* Verified internal departmental adherence to documentation controls regarding c
redit applications and memos, and collection history to reduce Sarbanes Oxley au
dit deficiencies, achieving zero deficiency audit reports.
TOTAL SAFETY, INC., La Porte, TX, 1995 - 2000
BRANCH ASSISTANT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGER
- Analyzed credit for new customers and established customer accounts based on c
redit worthiness. Managed collection activity and trained collectors in telephon
e and field collection. Prepared documentation for bankruptcy claims and civil s
uits. Conferred with executive management and legal team to promote a positive o
utcome. Supervised posting of cash receipts, processing of credit cards, invoici
ng, and preparation of customer credits. Reconciled accounts receivable and made
journal entries for monthly accruals.
* Established and distributed collection targets to collectors which resulted in
a substantial increase in revenue collected, and reduced the over 60 day receiv
able balance from 15% to 5%.
* Performed bi-weekly audits, improving accuracy which reduced customer disputes
.

EDUCATION
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1977 Graduate Conroe High School - Conroe, TX
College-Level Basic Accounting - National Association of Credit Management
2 hours accredited toward a CBA designation
Basic Federal Tax Course - H & R Block 1992
Basic Federal Tax Course - Jackson Hewitt 2010
Commercial Credit Management / Credit Risks - Seminar - Dunn and Bradstreet
Houston Area National Association of Credit Management - Association Conference

Professional Affiliations
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2002 NACM Chairperson, Oilfield Service & Supply Industry Group
2001 NACM Co-Chairperson, Oilfield Service & Supply Industry Group
International Accounts Payable Professionals Group
Credit and Collections Professionals Group