Barbara Thibodeaux Email & Phone Number

Walker, La, Us

Hammond, Louisiana, United States

Hammond, Louisiana

• Supervise employees and the work flow through the Accounts Receivable section of the Controller’s Office • Provide assistance as needed during peak times. Review and analyze delinquent accounts that are questioned or contested by a student and make appropriate decision in resolving the matter• Supervise and maintain the setup of contracts for Southeastern Payment Plan (SPP), Emergency Loan and third party billing process• Responsible for maintaining and billing the SPP contracts, which includes posting late fee charges and emailing reminders of payment amounts and due dates, mailing bills and final notices for delinquent accounts• Process delinquent accounts for placement at the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office for collection according to University policy• Created a streamlined checklist for past due accounts being placed with the AG and implemented an efficient identification and filing system for documentation folders• Spearheaded the implementation of moving outside agency accounts to a new account type in PeopleSoft to clearly identify accounts that have been submitted to the AG • Set up, maintain, and apply waivers and exemptions administered by the Controller’s Office• Responsible for NSF check/electronic check (echeck) notifications and/or collections for the University. Place all student paper checks that are not timely paid with the District Attorney's Office according to University policy. Prepare letters and journals for departmental NSF checks• Place billing holds on student accounts and notify outside agency if needed of bankruptcy proceedings. Prepare proof of claim for bankruptcy accounts as required• Assist Accounting Specialist Supervisor with managing the Perkins’ Loan responsibilities and provide backup for student refund processing as needed• Perform testing of PeopleSoft patches and upgrades to ensure that all Accounts Receivable functions are working properly• Perform annual performance evaluations

Walker, Louisiana

• Built business from ground up • Cultivated a strong bond with community, businesses and leaders of Livingston Parish• Performed all accounting and financial functions • Customized QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions for tire industry• Increased sales revenue by developing customer service, offering dependable products and services and efficient record keeping• Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and services• Helped employees set and achieve goals both professionally and personally• Prepare tax returns on a part-time basis

Walker, Louisiana

• Built business from ground up • Cultivated a strong bond with community, businesses and leaders of Livingston Parish• Performed all accounting and financial functions • Customized QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions for tire industry• Increased sales revenue by developing customer service, offering dependable products and services and efficient record keeping• Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and services• Helped employees set and achieve goals both professionally and personally

Covington

• Prepared individual, partnership and corporate tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements • Prepared estimated federal and state income tax payments• Researched and prepared work papers for various book to tax differences• Consulted with clients over the phone and in person to discuss their tax situation• Maintained required level of technical knowledge

Hammond

• Performed monthly, quarterly and yearly bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, payroll and sales tax reporting• Performed weekly and biweekly payroll services• Prepared, examined, and analyzed accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards• Compiled financial information, processed journal entries and reconciled data• Prepared individual, partnership and corporate tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements• Prepared estimated federal and state income tax payments• Researched and prepared work papers for various book to tax differences• Consulted with clients over the phone and in person to discuss their tax and financial situation• Represented clients before taxing authorities and provided support during audits• Prepared and submitted offer and compromises with the Internal Revenue Service on behalf of clients• Maintained required level of technical knowledge

Hammond, Louisiana

• Performed monthly, quarterly and yearly bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, payroll and sales tax reporting • Performed weekly and biweekly payroll services • Prepare and review individual & corporate tax returns