Becky Chiasson
Newport,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented financial professional adept at coordinating fiscal plans, AP and AR operations as well as personnel management. Good mathematical, communication and problem-solving abilities. Accomplished in reducing expenses, streamlining financial operations and improving reporting functions. Highly organized and systematic with in-depth understanding of the IDD/BH and dental fields.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Divisional Controller
Apis Services
12.2022 - Current
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
- Worked departmental directors to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
Controller
Support Solutions Of The Mid-South
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
- Supported program managers in providing procedural training on finance and accounting.
- Increased flow of financial information throughout company by improving communication strategies.
ACCOUNTANT
Support Solutions of the Mid-South
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Assist with month-end closing, bank reconciliations, and other reporting-based tasks
- Timely filing of medical claims relating to NC and TN lines of business.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
- Monitored customer accounts to identify and rectify billing issues.
- Worked effectively with medical payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances to obtain timely and accurate payments.
PERSONAL FUNDS MANAGER
Support Solutions of the Mid-South
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Management and oversight of the personal funds department and assigned staff
- Ensure all team members were following established guidelines in regards to all state and federal policies.
- Examined clients' overall financial situation by reviewing income, expenses, and investments.
- Coordinated all state audits.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
Support Solutions of the Mid-South
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Ensured all vendors met insurance qualifications and were verified by the IRS for payment
- Annual vendor review and processing of 1099s.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
PERSONAL FUNDS COORDINATOR
Support Solutions of the Mid-South
02.2012 - 12.2016
- Maintain bank accounts for persons supported, including monitoring asset limitations
- Coordinate case management with outside entities such as Social Security, DHS, OPM, and HUD
- Ensure the accuracy of financial records pertaining to the person supported.
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Wilson Livestock Market
08.2002 - 02.2021
- Reconciliation of cash and other deposit items after each sale.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
Office Manager
Newport Family Dental Care, PC
08.2004 - 12.2011
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Audited and corrected billing and posting documents for accuracy.
- Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
- Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
- Prepared insurance claim forms or related documents and reviewed for completeness.
- Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Union University
Jackson, TN12.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham, AL08.2019
Skills
- Advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Planner)
- More than 20 years experience with financial software systems such as Quickbooks, Sage, Dynamics, Oracle, and Patterson Eaglesoft
Timeline
Divisional Controller
Apis Services
12.2022 - Current
Controller
Support Solutions Of The Mid-South
01.2019 - 11.2022
ACCOUNTANT
Support Solutions of the Mid-South
01.2018 - 12.2018
PERSONAL FUNDS MANAGER
Support Solutions of the Mid-South
01.2017 - 12.2017
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
Support Solutions of the Mid-South
01.2016 - 12.2016
PERSONAL FUNDS COORDINATOR
Support Solutions of the Mid-South
02.2012 - 12.2016
Office Manager
Newport Family Dental Care, PC
08.2004 - 12.2011
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Wilson Livestock Market
08.2002 - 02.2021
MBA - Accounting
Union University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
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