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DEBORAH BERUTICH

Summary

Dedicated professional with proven performances in Management, leadership and communication. Detail-oriented in problem-solving and planning. Ready to make an immediate contribution to your organization. Dedicated worker with excellent communication, time management and computer skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hardworking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your Company achieve its goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Collections Manager

Harold Levinson Associates Inc.
04.1999 - Current
  • Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.
  • Reviewed, researched, and corrected discrepancies and customer concerns.
  • Oversaw daily posting of payments to customer accounts.
  • Improved overall collections efficiency by implementing strategic collection plans and processes.
  • Contacted customers to discuss late payments and options for remitting amounts due.
  • Worked with legal resources and recovery teams to manage default issues.
  • Contacted customers to collect outstanding payments via one-time or negotiated installment methods.
  • Developed customized payment plans for financially distressed customers, enabling successful debt recovery while maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Established strong relationships with customers, fostering open communication channels for effective debt resolution.
  • Supervised staff of collectors, monitoring phone calls and letters.
  • Coordinated legal actions when necessary, working closely with attorneys to ensure proper documentation and representation.
  • Collaborated on collection and dispute resolution issues.
  • Responded to requests for new or increased open account credit limits.

Accounts Receivable Manager

Harold Levinson Associates Inc.
04.1999 - Current
  • Ensured timely payments from clients through effective communication and proactive followups.
  • Prepared bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Developed and maintained strong client relationships, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
  • Managed a team of accounts receivable specialists, providing guidance and support for optimal performance.
  • Established credit limits based on thorough risk assessments, minimizing potential losses.
  • Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
  • Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
  • Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues

Accounts Payable Assistant

Harold Levinson Associates Inc.
04.1999 - Current
  • Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
  • Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Responded promptly to vendor inquiries, fostering positive relationships with external partners.
  • Collaborated with purchasing department to resolve discrepancies, improving communication between departments.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy with thorough verification of invoices against purchase orders and contracts.
  • Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities and paid employees by receiving and verifying expense reports.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
  • Reconciled processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balance numbers.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.

Skills

  • Risk Assessment Capabilities
  • Past due balance management
  • Customer Relations
  • Debt recovery expertise
  • Proficient in Award/Oracle software
  • Microsoft office
  • Credit Approval and Denial
  • Business Relationship Management

Timeline

Collections Manager

Harold Levinson Associates Inc.
04.1999 - Current

Accounts Receivable Manager

Harold Levinson Associates Inc.
04.1999 - Current

Accounts Payable Assistant

Harold Levinson Associates Inc.
04.1999 - Current
DEBORAH BERUTICH