CICELY BRONAUGH
Saint Louis
Summary
Finance professional specializing in accounts receivable and payroll management, with a track record of improving billing accuracy and operational efficiency. Proven effectiveness in executing cash applications and resolving discrepancies, contributing to timely collections and enhanced financial processes. Committed to supporting organizational growth through strategic financial management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Police Retirement Systems
Saint Louis
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Process payroll for all retirement members & surviving spouses in accordance with established guidelines.
- Manage employee deductions, including taxes and retirement contributions.
- Maintained accurate payroll records and data collection for members' files to ensure compliance and facilitate audits.
- Supported the implementation of new payroll systems and software updates.
- Developed and structured knowledge management systems to improve accessibility of payroll information for team members.
- Implemented inbox organizing to avoid duplicate payments to the vendor.
- Created SOP document for payables procedures and sample packets.
Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist
Pretium
Saint Louis
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Reviewed aging report for accuracy and completeness to ensure timely collections.
- Executed cash applications to ensure accurate financial records.
- Managed dispute resolution process, documenting all communication efforts to facilitate resolution.
- Monitored manual follow-up dates to ensure updated billing for current and past due accounts.
- Interfaced effectively with other departments such as; accounting, sales, credit, collections management teams & external payables.
- Analyzed the creditworthiness of potential customers using financial data in Dundley& Bradstreet.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly reports on collection activities and results to inform management decisions.
- Researched the origin of discrepancies to update or provide specific data.
- Monitored and organized inboxes.
- Updated customer credit holds to avoid shipping errors.
- Recorded proformas for payment tracking for timely deliverables.
- Worked closely with sales teams to ensure proper billing practices were followed.
- Streamlined processes to improve accuracy.
Senior Accounts Specialist
UAF
Sauget
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted collections for payables, resolving discrepancies with customers and vendors to ensure accurate account management.
- Managed processing of A/R and A/P in internal systems to maintain financial accuracy.
- Reviewed customer account information to verify the accuracy of billing details.
- Reconciliation of receivables.
- Cash postings of receivables.
- Established a filing system for payables and receivables, enhancing organization and retrieval of financial documents.
- Facilitated communication between visitors and staff, ensuring a welcoming environment.
Financial Analyst
Spectrum
Saint Louis
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Collected and analyzed financial data to identify trends and discrepancies.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts between multiple locations, ensuring all balances were correct.
- Monitored cash flow, pickups, drops of deposits, and recovery of lost or missing deposits to ensure financial integrity.
- Collaborated with store management and banks to resolve accounting errors, enhancing financial accuracy.
- Audited payment histories and deposits to advise store management of proper procedural cash handling practices, ensuring accuracy of deposits.
- Ensured customers and company received proper credits and adjustments based on bank verifications of funds deposited.
- Notated accounts with resolutions and recommendations made to store management to avoid future errors or cash handling or misconduct and ongoing investigations.
- Coordinated external audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses to uphold compliance standards.
Quality Review Specialist
Stewart Title
Saint Louis
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Oversaw the loan pipeline, tracking progress and identifying delays to ensure timely processing.
- Coordinated communication with borrowers, notaries, and lenders to expedite the
- critical documents.
- Reviewed legal documents for accuracy in signatures, dates, and names to ensure compliance and prevent errors.
- Coordinated communication with borrowers, notaries, and lenders to expedite the critical documents.
- Recorded account interactions with lenders and borrowers to maintain accurate records.
- Collected and processed closing payments on accounts with detailed updates or cancellations.
Office Manager
Jimmy Bea Construction
Saint Louis
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Oversaw payroll processing, accounts receivable/payable, and tax preparation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, taxes, and other transactions.
- Prepared monthly balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other financial reports.
- Ensured timely filing of required state and federal tax forms including W-2s and 1099s.
- Liaised with banks and vendors regarding payment terms and conditions as well as invoicing matters.
- Facilitated audits by compiling and providing essential documentation to auditors.
- Collaborated with external auditors to streamline year-end audit process.
- Processed journal entries and performed corrections to verify accurate records.
- Oversaw flow of cash and financial instruments.
AP & AR, Senior Title Clerk, Notary, Receptionist
Bommarito Nissan
Saint Louis
04.2012 - 02.2018
- Managed accounts receivable transactions to ensure timely revenue collection.
- Processed accounts payable transactions.
- Updated financial records with cash receipts.
- Facilitated payments of trade transactions between dealers to maintain smooth operations.
- Ensured funding by financial lenders through providing all additional documentation for financing contracts.
- Processed payoffs of trade-in vehicles to receive lien releases and titles.
- Ordered new titles from various state departments of motor vehicles.
- Registered leased vehicles through various DMVs.
- Processed vehicle titles, contracts, and certified documents for sales.
- Notarized legal documents provided by customers.
- Issued temporary tags for vehicle purchases.
- Process loan contracts for funding Titled and plated lease purchases.
Education
COURSE STUDY - ACCOUNTING
Saint Louis Community College
Missouri10-2020
Some College (No Degree) - APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY/CONCENTRATION IN MEDIA
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ03-2026
Skills
- Payroll processing
- Payroll tax compliance
- Payroll reporting
- Employee payroll management
- Payroll management
- Internal controls
- Employee benefits administration
- Data entry and accuracy
- Excel proficiency
- Microsoft Office suite expertise
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Problem-solving techniques
- Client communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Organizational skills
- Research proficiency
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Police Retirement Systems
11.2025 - 02.2026
Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist
Pretium
09.2024 - 11.2025
Senior Accounts Specialist
UAF
03.2024 - 08.2024
Financial Analyst
Spectrum
06.2021 - 02.2024
Quality Review Specialist
Stewart Title
08.2020 - 05.2021
Office Manager
Jimmy Bea Construction
02.2018 - 07.2020
AP & AR, Senior Title Clerk, Notary, Receptionist
Bommarito Nissan
04.2012 - 02.2018
COURSE STUDY - ACCOUNTING
Saint Louis Community College
Some College (No Degree) - APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY/CONCENTRATION IN MEDIA
University of Phoenix