Christine Powell
Muskegon
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Coordinator with expertise in debt collection, account reconciliation, and financial reporting. Manages invoicing and payment processing while building strong client relationships through effective communication. Enhances financial systems to ensure timely payments and minimize outstanding receivables.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
SAF Holland
Muskegon
11.2018 - Current
- Pulled banking information for 2 companies from 3 different banks, posted daily payments, processed credit card payments, balanced general ledger, verified returns prior to creating credit memos, maintained major and cash in advance accounts, and handled collections through calls, emails, and collaboration with sales managers.
- Major customer accounts for US and Canada (14 under Daimler, 17 under Navistar, 12 under PACCAR, 10 under Volvo / Mack)
- Assisted customers and sales managers to resolve issues related to past due invoices on accounts.
- Cooperated with internal departments to resolve SAP system changes that led to past due invoices on customer accounts.
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies (customer debit memos) both recent and historical
- Generated monthly and weekly reports on customer payment discrepancies (customer debit memos).
- Assisted audit team with document preparation and review.
- Trained new employees on company procedures and software usage.
- SAP, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe
Administrative Assistant
Muskegon Awning & Fabrication
Muskegon
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Performed front desk and customer service duties, assisted with proposal preparation, and managed over-the-counter sales to enhance customer experience.
- Processed daily sheets, deposits, and maintained cash register while scheduling sales appointments and managing billing, accounts payable, and receivable to ensure accurate financial records.
- Quickbooks Pro, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, DWG TrueView
Office Manager
Resource Engineering
Whitehall
10.2001 - 06.2016
- Managed company accounting, payroll, federal and state tax forms, liability payments, accounts payable and receivable, and provided strategic advice to company president.
- Handled front desk operations and customer service, supported bid letter preparation and assembled bid packages.
- Quickbooks Pro, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Project, DWG TrueView, some AutoCAD, dabbled in MathCAD
Education
Associate of Business Degree - Accounting, Computer Information Systems
Baker College
Muskegon, MI08.1991
Diploma -
Oakridge High School
Muskegon, MI06.1989
Skills
- Quickbooks Pro
- SAP proficiency
- Bank reconciliation
- Account management
- Discrepancy resolution
- Cash application
- Credit management
- Collection strategies
- Payment discrepancy resolution
- Customer account management
- Account reconciliation
- Financial records and reporting
- Auditing support
- Adobe
- Payment monitoring
- Cash processing
- Problem resolution
- Collaborative teamwork
- Credit management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
SAF Holland
11.2018 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Muskegon Awning & Fabrication
08.2016 - 08.2018
Office Manager
Resource Engineering
10.2001 - 06.2016
Associate of Business Degree - Accounting, Computer Information Systems
Baker College
Diploma -
Oakridge High School