CAREER SUMMARY: Accounts Receivable Specialist with 10+ years of experience dedicated to general function of Accounts Payable; entering, posting and reconciling batches, researching and resolving customer A/R issues, preparing aging reports, placing billing and collecting calls, maintaining cash receipts journal, and updating and reconciling sub-ledger to G/L.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Quick learner with the ability to accurately meet deadlines.
- Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Organization and planning.
- Problem analysis and problem-solving.
- Strong team player, works well in a collaborative environment.
- General ledger entry and maintenance
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with customers and employees in a professional manner.
- Wide ranging experience with Epicor
- Proven knowledge of commercial collections
- Efficient in ERP systems
- Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy
- Data entry skills.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Accounts Receivable Clerk, Hope Mission February 2023- Till Date
- Processing incoming payments
- Ensuring accurate coding of invoices and ledgers.
- Entering and balancing financial data in a number of ledgers while reconciling bank accounts.
- Monitoring and entering new credit applications; grant credit.
- Handling monthly closings and annual reports, including processing payments and compiling segments in compliance with GAAP
- Filing and maintenance of A/P files.
- Assisting in the preparation of year-end review files for outside auditors.
- Reviewing vendor keep payment terms current through regular maintenance.
Accounts Receivable Coordinator, Joas Integrated Services Limited
May 2013 - December 2022
- Credit Administration
- Ensured customer billing requirements are met.
- Managed billing portal administration.
- Supervised AR staff by recruiting, training, and coaching employees, communicating job expectations, and appraising their performance.
- Matched invoices with purchase orders; prepared approval slips and attach with invoices.
- Replied to information requests from stake holders, including shippers, customers, and the sales/marketing department.
- Contacted clients to help resolve payment issues; assisted in setting up payment plans.
- Processed employee expense claims, ensured they are coded to the proper department and expense account(s).
Accounts Receivable Officer, Joas Integrated Services Limited
August 2006 – April 2013
- Resolved billing inquiries and disputes by analyzing accounts for discrepancies.
- Matched cheques with invoices; followed up on getting signatures; mail or courier as requested.
- Communicated with vendors regarding payments and billing issues and follow up on inquiries.
- Maintained a good relationship with suppliers.
- Ensured a timely turnaround of accounts payable and expense claims.
