BARBARA WEKESA
Boston,Massachusetts
Summary
Results-driven Accounts Receivable Coordinator with a proven track record in optimizing financial operations through precise invoice processing and account reconciliation. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in financial reporting, ensuring compliance and accuracy while fostering strong client relationships through effective communication. Known for leveraging problem-solving skills and advanced accounting software to streamline workflows, reduce outstanding receivables, and enhance revenue growth. Committed to enhancing operational efficiencies to drive organizational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account Receivables Coordinator
BXP (Boston Properties)
Boston, Massachusetts
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted periodic reviews of delinquent accounts and initiated appropriate action based on company policies.
- Perform account reconciliations to obtain payments and keep the aging accurate and current.
- Prepares account reconciliation packages including copies of invoices and payments.
- Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data.
- Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.
- Provided high-quality customer service to tenants and BXP employees daily, Contact tenants with late Recurring Charges
- Created aging reports on customer accounts receivable balances and communicated with customers regarding overdue payments.
Billing and Reimbursement Specialist
American Renal Associates
Boston, Massachusetts
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted in accurate billing by ensuring the code is appropriate and all insurance information was up to date
- Worked off advanced excel reports (pivot tables & Ms Word) and work in multiple systems at one time to general weekly Excel reports in excel to run accounts in QMS and track through Monday.com
- Ensured all payments are posted on time to assist in collection by the Revenue Department
- Maintained compliance for billing and coding regulations ensuring efficient reimbursement process
- Performed monthly audits for accuracy of claims submitted for payment.
- Processed invoices, credit memos, and other financial documents.
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger against general ledger entries.
- Assisted with month end closing procedures related to accounts receivable activities.
- Performed collections activities by contacting customers via phone or email regarding outstanding balances due on their accounts.
- Monitored past due accounts and pursued collections on outstanding invoices.
Enrollment Coordinator
Hult International Business School
Boston, Massachusetts
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed salesforce leads across North America serving more than 500 students weekly wishing to enroll to master's programs guiding them through the application process on phone
- Developed and implemented scripts and call flows for consistent approach through salesforce
- Analyzed salesforce leads and performance behavior across North America region
- Counseled on educational paths and career plans, giving information about program resources
- Explained eligibility details and afford-ability options potential students with kindness and respect
- Maintained communication and follow up through calling and emailing applicants to set up appointments and explain benefits processes
- Compiled reports on enrollment trends using various software programs.
- Assisted with the development of new policies related to enrollment procedures.
Financial Analyst
AUTOXPRESS LTD
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Generated reports each week for senior leadership to use in adjusting business policies and plans
- Helped analyze information and investigate corporate accounts to ensure company goals on credit collection were met through preparing financial documents
- Monitor all Accounting functions: Account receivables, Accounts payable, General Ledger review and GAAP forecasting, preparing invoices and bills
- Generated debtors and creditors ageing reports and followed up on lagged payments
- Prepared monthly balance sheets, income statements, cash flows statements, budgets.
- Maintained strong pipeline of corporate clients by collaborating closely with partners.
Education
Certificate - Business Analytics, Financial Accounting
HBS Online
Boston, Massachusetts03.2021
Master of International Business -
Hult International Business School
Boston, Massachusetts08.2018
Bs. - Business Administration
Unites States International University
Nairobi, Kenya08.2014
Skills
- Cash application
- Invoice statements
- GAAP compliance
- Aging balance management
- Auditing support
- Payment tracking
- Credit management
- AR reporting
Certification
- IBM Data Science 2024
- Generative AI 2024
Timeline
Account Receivables Coordinator
BXP (Boston Properties)
06.2022 - Current
Billing and Reimbursement Specialist
American Renal Associates
03.2021 - 05.2022
Enrollment Coordinator
Hult International Business School
02.2019 - 12.2019
Financial Analyst
AUTOXPRESS LTD
02.2015 - 04.2017
Certificate - Business Analytics, Financial Accounting
HBS Online
Master of International Business -
Hult International Business School
Bs. - Business Administration
Unites States International University
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