Andrea Beresford
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Competent Accounting Specialist bringing 10+ years of experience carrying out accounting and bookkeeping functions in high volume environments. Proficient in tracking payments, resolving billing issues and preparing account statements as well as journal entries. Recognized as dedicated professional driven to meet team targets and enhance bottom-line performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Associate
Vice Media LLC
06.2019 - 02.2024
- Utilized Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and Oracle software to manage invoices and payments.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with meticulous data entry and organization of account information.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Safeguarded documents of accounts receivable and payments to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Collaborated with sales team to ensure timely billing and resolution of discrepancies, fostering positive client relationships.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained confidentiality over sensitive financial data while ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance standards within the accounts receivable function.
- Supported cash management initiatives by providing accurate and timely reporting to finance leadership on outstanding receivables.
- Input financial data and produced reports using NETSUITE.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Accounts Officer
Vector Media
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Input vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
Accounts Officer
Century 21
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Maintained accurate financial records, contributing to company growth by enabling informed decisionmaking.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Education
No Degree - Accounting Finance And Business Management
ACCA
Overseas06.2007
Skills
- Investigative research
- Credit management
- Financial statements expertise
- Cash Management
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Invoice Preparation
- Payment tracking
- Information gathering and analysis
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Analytical Reasoning
- Financial Recordkeeping
- General Ledger Management
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Associate
Vice Media LLC
06.2019 - 02.2024
Accounts Officer
Vector Media
04.2018 - 02.2019
Accounts Officer
Century 21
03.2017 - 01.2018
No Degree - Accounting Finance And Business Management
ACCA
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