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Daniel Leal

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Results-driven Collections Analyst with expertise in Accounts Receivable, Payment Reconciliation, and Cash Management. Proven ability to resolve disputes and manage high volumes of activity while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Collection professional with comprehensive experience in managing and improving collection processes. Known for results-driven approach and exceptional problem-solving skills that enhance financial recovery. Valued team collaborator and flexible to adapt to dynamic industry needs, offering strong analytical and communication abilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Collections Analyst 1

Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors
Sacramento, CA
07.2022 - 06.2025

Acted as a primary liaison between corporate entities and sales teams to resolve past-due accounts, mirroring the effective working relationships required in a medical office.
* Proactively resolved pricing and delivery disputes, demonstrating the flexibility and priority setting needed to manage high volumes of activity.
* Generated detailed weekly reports on account statuses, ensuring all financial data remained current and easily retrievable.

Credit/Collections/AR Lead

Elevator Controls
Sacramento, CA
06.2018 - 06.2022

Maintained daily logs and reconciled invoices, short payments, and credits—skills directly transferable to balancing patient accounts and preparing deposits.
* Managed the end-to-end process of establishing new accounts and verifying credit history, similar to insurance verification and demographic maintenance.
* Conducted daily professional outreach via telephone and email to resolve delinquent accounts, maintaining professionalism when responding to individuals who may be upset.

Collections/AR Collection Specialist

UNFI, United Natural Foods
Rocklin, CA
04.2009 - 06.2018

* Operated within strict Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) guidelines, providing a strong foundation for maintaining the high confidentiality and privacy standards required by HIPAA.
* Managed payment plan agreements and reconciled misapplied payments, ensuring financial accuracy and a positive customer experience.

Education

No Degree - Accounting And Finance

Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA

ACCOUNTING -

HAYARD ADULT SCHOOL
Hayward, CA

Skills

    * Financial: Accounts Receivable (AR), Payment Reconciliation, Cash Management, Billing Adjustments, Financial Reporting
    * Operations: Medical Office Management (Knowledge of), Outlook, Excel, Document Filing (Alphabetical/Chronological)
    * Compliance: Confidentiality Protocols, Professional Telephone Etiquette, HIPAA Awareness (via SOX experience), Bilingual (Portuguese)

Languages

PORTUGUESE
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Collections Analyst 1

Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors
07.2022 - 06.2025

Credit/Collections/AR Lead

Elevator Controls
06.2018 - 06.2022

Collections/AR Collection Specialist

UNFI, United Natural Foods
04.2009 - 06.2018

No Degree - Accounting And Finance

Solano Community College

ACCOUNTING -

HAYARD ADULT SCHOOL
Daniel Leal