Seeking an opportunity that recognizes and rewards hard work, loyalty, and achievement, preferably remote. By commitment, dedication, and teamwork my successes are obtained., as well, as the use of my ability to prioritize and manage workloads. Coming from financial services background I am delighted with maintaining and improving effective financial systems as well as obtaining and surpassing desired goals. As a true professional I am able to ensure the effective and efficient operation of any organization’s Accounting, Credit Management, Accounts Receivable / Collections function.
Hi, I’m
Cornell Lewis
Zephyrhills,FL
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Robert Half Co
Accounts Receivable Clerk
07.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Collections on delinquent accounts and prepare for escalations
- Creating and using spreadsheets
- Use of Net Suite software & other bookkeeping software
- Develop, maintain, and cultivate professional, cooperative, and collaborative relationships with personnel and executive leadership contacts within the assigned clients
- Ensure leadership goals for using Vector
- Solutions products and services align with the tactical project and program strategies and outcomes
- Work with assigned clients and associated Account Directors to develop timely, productive, support strategies for client users of products and services
- Provide project coordination an,d/or management support services for strategic initiatives impacting current and expanded use of our products and services
- Answer incoming department phone calls
- Answer and properly execute incoming departmental email
- Collected over $700,000 in the month of December for year end closing.
Robert Half Co
Staff Accountant
04.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Total Accounts Payable from approvals to journal & check entries
- Total Accounts Receivables from bank deposits to journal entries and cash applications
- Identify causes of variances and report to appropriate departments for resolution # Compile detailed reports
- Responsible for assisting in month-end close processes # Approved or rejected invoices both nationally & internationally
- Performed old bank reconciliations and made 40 of them current with 2 weeks
- Utilized Microsoft Teams, QuickBooks, and Excel
Sanwa Growers
Accounts Receivable
04.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Create and monitor check, cash, & credit card payments/reconciliations
- Responsible for safe management (mid 4 to low 5 figures daily cash)
- Create and review invoices, pick orders, and purchase orders
- Collections on past due and NSF transactions
- Effective communication with all levels of the organization
- Utilized Microsoft Navision, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Worked independently as a team member
- In April 4, 2020, A/R ran 81% current when given to me; as of March 19, 2022, it increased in running 99.98% current with over $1,000,000.00 in receivables.
Robert Half Co
Accountant
08.2019 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Processed multiple corporate bank reconciliations & credit card reconciliations # Identify causes of variances and report to appropriate departments for resolution
- Compile detailed reports and prepare journal entries
- Responsible for assisting in month-end close processes # Effective communication with all levels of organization
- Utilized Microsoft AX and Excel # Worked independently as a team member
- Managed over 30 customer calls per day.
CWE, Missions
Full Charge Bookkeeper
01.2017 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Hired full time from Temporary Agency
- Accounts Payables
- Accounts Receivables
- Payroll
- General Ledger
- Annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly reports
- Income statements & balance sheets
- Tax reporting 940, 941, FL Rt-6, FCCI, etc
- Implemented GAAP & other effective procedures to help reduce redundant tasks & improve productivity
- Responsible for all office computer software & equipment
- Use of QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Servant Keeper, & Outlook
- Performed Bookkeeping & Medical Collections
Randstad USA
04.2016 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Engage Behavioral Health
- Medical billing collections
- Reduced over 90 day A/R by $325,000 in less than 60 days
- CWE-Missions
- Full charge bookkeeping
- Correct earlier 2016 journal entries and bank reconciliations
- Created effective & proper income statements and balance sheets
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
WZHR
Office Manager
01.2007 - 12.2011
Job overview
- B2B Accounts Receivables included:
- Invoiced customers according to contracts
- Monitored aging reports
- Made telephone calls to customers with past due bills
- Resolved payment discrepancies
- Maintained less than 30 days past due
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production
- Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget
- Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines
- Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals
- Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation
Lighthouse Financial
Branch Manager
Job overview
- Fortune 500 Company
- Promotion from A/R & Collections
- Bookkeeping
- Marketing
- Promotions
- Collections
- Sales
Education
Community College of Baltimore
University Overview
Skills
- QuickBooks
- Servant Keeper
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Robert Half Co
07.2022 - 03.2023
Staff Accountant
Robert Half Co
04.2022 - 07.2022
Accounts Receivable
Sanwa Growers
04.2021 - 04.2022
Accountant
Robert Half Co
08.2019 - 04.2020
Full Charge Bookkeeper
CWE, Missions
01.2017 - 05.2019
Randstad USA
04.2016 - 12.2016
Office Manager
WZHR
01.2007 - 12.2011
Community College of Baltimore
Branch Manager
Lighthouse Financial
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