ASHLEY KLINE
New Berlin,WI
Summary
Motivated Accounts Receivable Analyst manages assigned portfolio to meet or exceed established goals using systemized and sustainable approach. Maximizes receivables management software and collection tools and organizes documentation to collect payment. Consistently obtains payment and resolution on accounts to maximize cash flow and adhere to department workflow standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Uptown Motors Inc
06.2022 - Current
- Reduced collection time for outstanding invoices by closely monitoring aged accounts and maintaining frequent communication with clients.
- Participated in the month-end close process, ensuring accurate reporting of accounts receivable balances and timely submission of data for financial statements.
- Collected, compiled and analyzed data to prepare customer invoices per contractual requirements.
- Analyzed aging reports to identify trends and patterns causing missed collections.
- Supported internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and insights related to accounts receivable transactions and processes.
- Enhanced cash flow by diligently tracking and reconciling customer payments, ensuring prompt resolution of discrepancies.
- Performed thorough account reconciliations to locate discrepancies and ensure accuracy in company records, avoiding costly errors down the line.
- Contacted internal and external customers to obtain documentation to support invoices and claims.
- Developed training materials and conducted workshops to enhance the skills of colleagues in the Accounts Receivable department.
- Deposited checks and worked with accounting supervisor to determine coding and prepare related entries.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Mitigated disputes over invoices by liaising between internal departments and clients, ensuring clear communication and swift resolution of issues.
- Identified, recommended and executed opportunities to enhance accounts receivable and billing processes to meet finance requirements.
- Assisted with the implementation of new systems or upgrades, contributing to efficient operations within the Accounts Receivable department.
Administrative Assistant
Uptown Motors
04.2014 - 06.2022
- Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep
- Directed guests and routed deliveries and courier services
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail
- Greeted numerous visitors, including VIPs, vendors and interview candidates
- Helped distribute employee notices and mail around the office
- Maintained a clean reception area, including lounge and associated areas
- Screened all visitors and directed them to the correct employee or office
- Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices
- Served as corporate liaison between the finance, IT and marketing departments
- Processed client rebate reconciliation, reporting and check requests
Receptionist/ Head Cashier
Uptown Motors
06.2011 - 04.2014
- Trained new cashiers on procedures, customer service and sales techniques
- Oversaw team of three cashiers and service staff
- Encouraged development of new cashiers with positive reinforcement
- Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts
- Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies
- Reconciled discrepancies between accounts receivable general ledger account and accounts receivable trial balance account
- Composed effective accounting reports summarizing accounts payable data
- Balanced monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost and month end accruals
- Welcomes and acknowledges visitors in person or on the telephone
- Refer customer to right person or departments to answer queries and deal with any problems
- Process sales using cash register, scanners, or other equipment
- Accepts cash, check, or bankcards for payments, provided change for cash payments and issued receipts
- Issued refunds and credits and balanced sales and receipt
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Franklin, WI01.2011
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Accounts Payable Support
- Payment Processing
- Customer relations expertise
- Account Reconciliation
- Multi-tasking abilities
- Team building
- Time management
- Reliability
- Interpersonal ability
- Invoice processing
- Payment negotiations
- Credit management
- Problem-solving
Fax
(262) 785-9665
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Uptown Motors Inc
06.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Uptown Motors
04.2014 - 06.2022
Receptionist/ Head Cashier
Uptown Motors
06.2011 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
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