Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, excelling in accounts receivable management and process improvements. Recognized for achieving 98.9% accuracy in auditing and delivering exceptional customer service. Proficient in SAP and QuickBooks, with a strong analytical mindset and a commitment to integrity in financial reporting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Bridgeway Academy and Therapy Center
01.2023 - Current
Responsible for entering bank transactions for the Academy and Therapy Center bank accounts into QuickBooks.
Actioned Check Exceptions within the bank website to ensure outstanding checks issued were for the correct amount and dated within a timely basis.
Responsible for invoicing for both Academy and Therapy Center at month-end for insurance, school-districts, family, Autism Scholarship.
Made deposits through Remote Desk Capture and posted deposits into QuickBooks.
Deposited over 150 checks through Remote Desk Capture once a month in addition to other checks received throughout the month.
Reconciled credit card statements on a weekly basis.
Entered expenses/bills weekly and ran entered checks to be mailed to vendors.
Entered family contracts into FACTS as needed.
Assisted families with concerns/questions within the FACTS database: posting payments received at institution, change payment schedules, due dates, etc.
Entered therapy billing into SAFE for Autism Scholarship.
Reconciled checks received in QuickBooks.
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
11.2012 - 01.2023
Implemented the transition of the local customer service department to a national call center.
Supervised Accounts Receivable departmental workflow of 8 accounting clerks to include end of day balancing, performance management, recruitment, and onboarding.
Individually processed and posted (Cash settlement) over 300K in proceeds per day.
Ensured compliance with company polices, procedure & where applicable state laws (OLDC).
Navigated a successful system conversion from AS 400 to Enterprise Resource planning (SAP).
SAP Subject matter expert (SME) on accounts receivable, customer service and pricing modules for all 4 branches.
Recovered and maintained accounts receivables for four branches (Ohio State) plants with negligible write offs and timely financial reporting to General Office.
Improved policies and procedures to ensure productivity, efficiency and reliability of financial records in department.
Audited over 1500 customer invoices per day to detect pricing and case count errors.
Provided actively caring and enthusiastic service to retail customers with AR and AP research items.
Collaborated with operations to correct all collection and credit issues as it relates to invoicing.
Accounts Receivable Clerk/Warranty Administrator
Acura
08.2007 - 11.2012
Processed invoice, submit and correct Acura warranty claims to Honda.
Reconciled and balanced warranty claim statement weekly based on balance appropriation.
Receipt in daily deposit, fie and safeguard documents consistent with GAAP.
Audited all warranty claims consistent with claims provisions.
Answered multi-line phone system, provide customer service to multiple inquiries.
Posted invoices and reconciled Balance Forward Statement with manufacturer.
Audited over 800 warranty claims per day with a 98.9% accuracy to establish work orders and compliance.
Resolved over 50 customer disputes a day with no further escalation.
Maintained over 3000 customer applications on both hard copies and electronically.
Corresponded via email with over 80 customers a day to communicate the status of claims.
Lead company initiatives on lean process improvements.
Reconciled monthly parts inventory to customer claims with a 99.5% accuracy and minimum shrink.
Provided senior management with monthly statistic reports on completed claims, in transit and denied transactions.
Store Manager
Checkland
09.2002 - 08.2007
Maintained and organized information as pertains to Federal and State regulations.
Processed customer’s request consistent with company guidelines.
Complied with all funds verification and customer’s information.
Systematized and implemented company policy with inclusion of new check cashing store.
Researched and verified data integrity; update and notate in computer as needed.
Called customers with balances in attempt to collect on returned checks.
Researched and reconciled cash and balance sheet discrepancies.
Ensured adequate cash forecast to service projected cash flow.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH,
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Subject matter expert (SME) in SAP resource planning system