Craig Persoff
Port Saint Lucie,USA
Summary
Experienced in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial reporting, with a strong background in collections and customer service. Proficient in using accounting software and data analysis to drive cost reduction and process improvements. Seeking to leverage skills in Collections, Customer Service, and Accounting to contribute to a dynamic team.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Collection Specialest
Envision Staffing
Stuart, FL
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Managed accounts receivable to ensure timely collections and minimize outstanding debts.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to facilitate payment processes.
- Analyzed account discrepancies and resolved issues promptly to enhance accuracy in records.
- Implemented effective collection strategies that improved cash flow and reduced delinquency rates.
Collection Specialest
Envision Staffing
Stuart, FL
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Trained new team members on best practices in collections and customer service protocols.
- Oversaw daily operations of collections department, ensuring adherence to company policies.
- Led initiatives for process improvements that streamlined workflows and increased team efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address customer concerns and improve satisfaction levels.
Business Owner
Craig Persoff Accounting & Collections
Port Saint Lucie, FL
09.2018 - 12.2025
- Executed comprehensive audits to identify and rectify general ledger
- Heavy collections
- Identify and escalate delinquency trends
- Developed Account Receivable and Payable departments for new set up companies
- Executed comprehensive audits
- Modernizing Customer Service Departments
- Financial Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Monitor and manage delinquent loan providing vendor guidance
- Manage month-end and quarterly revenue close
- Ensure revenue is recorded in accordance with US GAAP
- Monthly statement run
Bookkeeping Clerk
MTI America
Pompano Beach, FL
09.2018 - 09.2018
- Generated detailed reports on expenses incurred during month or fiscal year.
- Collaborated with external auditors in preparing financial documents for review.
- Analyzed accounting records to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Financial Analysis
- Customer Service
- Cash Posting
- Statement Runs
- Bank reconciliation
Bookkeeper
AK Building Services, Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2018 - 06.2018
- Documented all audit findings and prepared detailed reports for management review.
- Maintained accurate records of audit work papers for future reference.
- Planned and performed audit functions by reviewing accounting ledgers, fiscal statements, and reports.
- Scanned all incoming checks to customers account on line
- Collected $170.000 to $210.000 per month
- Posted all ACH , Credit Card, Bank Wires
- Arranged short term payment plans with customers in need
- Placed stop orders on customers Accounts
- Credit approvals to new customers as well as set credit lines
- Evaluate Credit Reports
Accounts Receivable Auditor
Cambridge Security Services
Pompano Beach, FL
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Devised and implemented automated invoice distribution systems, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in customer billing processes
- Audited A/R for 3 year that had numerous errors in the posting
- Executed comprehensive audits and managed daily bank reconciliations, ensuring financial integrity while building collaborative relationships with Accounts Receivable and project management teams
- Assisting the Customer Service Representative's at Cambridge, I played a crucial role in delivering world-class customer service to clients particularly those with Long Term relationships
- This position involves answering inbound calls, processing transactions, and providing timely and accurate information to clients I was part of a team that values teamwork, collaboration, and making a positive impact on clients every day
Accounts Payable Administrator
Windsor Jet Management
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted the comptroller in optimizing financial processes and created invoices, streamlining the accounts payable workflow
- Managed accounts payable reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and maintaining fiscal accuracy
- Cutting checks to vendors
- I audited daily checks for the department to make shore of accuracy that all checks matched vendor invoices and aligned with our PO numbers
Collections Specialist
Brilliant Financial Staffing / Worked for 1st Global
Hallandale, FL
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Facilitated collections processes efficiently by utilizing NetSuite, Salesforce, and QuickBooks, ensuring high accuracy and collaboration
- High Balance Collections
- Skip Tracing
- Maintained $180.00 to $210.000 collections per month
- Maintained a robust focus on detail-oriented practices to bolster the efficiency
Accounts Receivable Administrator
DeRigo Vision International
Sunrise, FL
03.2015 - 09.2016
- Streamlined accounts receivable operations, achieving a marked reduction in payment delinquencies
- Resolved credit card chargeback disputes effectively, ensuring financial accuracy and customer satisfaction
- Posted all ACH Payments, Checks, Credit Card Payments, Bank Wire's
- Posted for several currency through out the world
- Prepared reports for management and stock holders
- Prepared monthly statements
- Prepared monthly audit on All of A/R
- Journal Eatery's and credit Memos
- Managed customer service Department 7 employees
Temporary Accounting Comptroller
PTE Systems International, LLC Construction
Hialeah, FL
11.2014 - 01.2015
- Company owner Sergio A Dalmau
- (305) 863-3409
- Directed a team to ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures, while initiating policy updates to enhance operational efficiency
- Supervised 11 employee's in A/R A/P department
- Notice to owner
- Made shore all construction Bonds are paid and keep current.
- Collections on past due invoice's
- Evaluated all new contracts
- Assigned all credit limit's
- Printed all invoices and monthly statements
- Prepared P&L reports and A/R reports for Board of directors and managers of company
Admin Professional Comptroller
Bilateral Credit Corp. Collection Agency
New York, N.Y.
03.1999 - 11.2014
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audit processes.
- Conducted complex analyses of financial performance metrics to inform strategic decision-making.
- Managed cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports.
- High Balance Collections
- Skip Tracing
- Posted all Credit Card, ACH payments, Bank Wires
- Account Payable & Account Receivable transactions to all vendors & clients
- A/R reports & A/P reports to owner of company
- Supervised 18-22 people in company
Vice President and Partner
Butler, Robbins & White Collection Agency
Tamarac, FL
01.1982 - 02.1999
- Directed strategic planning efforts that enabled the organization to achieve its short-term goals while positioning itself for long-term success.
- Revamped existing processes to streamline operations while increasing efficiency.
- Provided leadership in developing corporate vision, mission, values, and culture.
- High Balance Collections
- Skip Tracing
- Approved credit limets for clients company's and recommend approval or decline due to poor credit
- Totally responsible for all accounting
- Monthly A/R & A/P reports to partners
Education
Non-Credit Courses - Accounting, Bookkeeping & Auditing
New York University
USHigh School Diploma - Accounting
Wantagh H.S.
New York06-1978
High School Diploma - undefined
New York University
New York, New York06-1978
High School Diploma - undefined
Wantagh H.S.
Wantagh, N.Y.06-1975
Skills
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Bookkeeping
- Auditing
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Management
- Data Analysis
- QuickBooks
- Erp
- Oracle
- NetSuite
- Microsoft Office
- Sap
- Salesforce
- Risk Management
- Cost Reduction
- Proficiency in Accounting Software
- Problem Solving
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Ability to drive, encourage, and motivate a team
- Willingness to exemplify our Core Values
- Confidentiality
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Communication Skills
- Team Player
- Negotiation
- Collections
- Skip Tracing
- Project Coordination
- Familiarity with loan processing
- Financial Transactions
- Client Confidentiality
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Generative AI Tools
- Software Resolution
- Training
- Coaching
- High level of professionalism and integrity
- Interpersonal Skills
- Office Management
- Strong customer service orientation
- Financial Analysis
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Works Remotely
- Self-motivated and extremely goal-oriented
- Monitor and manage delinquent loan providing vendor guidance
- Identify and escalate delinquency trends
- Manage escalated collection activities
- Experience developing and implementing strategic projects
- Strong track record of initiating and driving continuous improvement projects
- Experience within an e-commerce or technology company
Timeline
Collection Specialest
Envision Staffing
12.2025 - 02.2026
Collection Specialest
Envision Staffing
12.2025 - 02.2026
Business Owner
Craig Persoff Accounting & Collections
09.2018 - 12.2025
Bookkeeping Clerk
MTI America
09.2018 - 09.2018
Bookkeeper
AK Building Services, Inc.
06.2018 - 06.2018
Accounts Receivable Auditor
Cambridge Security Services
11.2017 - 02.2018
Accounts Payable Administrator
Windsor Jet Management
07.2017 - 08.2017
Collections Specialist
Brilliant Financial Staffing / Worked for 1st Global
01.2017 - 04.2017
Accounts Receivable Administrator
DeRigo Vision International
03.2015 - 09.2016
Temporary Accounting Comptroller
PTE Systems International, LLC Construction
11.2014 - 01.2015
Admin Professional Comptroller
Bilateral Credit Corp. Collection Agency
03.1999 - 11.2014
Vice President and Partner
Butler, Robbins & White Collection Agency
01.1982 - 02.1999
High School Diploma - Accounting
Wantagh H.S.
High School Diploma - undefined
New York University
High School Diploma - undefined
Wantagh H.S.
Non-Credit Courses - Accounting, Bookkeeping & Auditing
New York University