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Desne Gardner

Summary

Accounts Receivable Clerk specializes in recording financial transactions of generated revenue from products or services rendered. Displays strong analysis and organizational skills. Demonstrated experience calculating, posting and managing accounting figures and financial records.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Receivable

Innovative Food Group Services
08.2023 - Current
  • Run aging report
  • Negotiated immediate full payments or acceptable and prompt payment arrangements
  • Collected customer payments in accordance with the payment due dates
  • Identified and discussed issues attributing to account delinquency with management
  • Provided timely follow-up on payment arrangements
  • Keeping records of the amount owed and the length of the delinquency
  • Apply customers payment to accounts, write off small balances, create credit and debit memos.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • Processed and recorded accounts receivable transactions to facilitate prompt collection of customer payments.
  • Managed collections and follow-up on past-due accounts to speed up payments and minimize risk.
  • Responded to vendor inquiries and requests for information to maintain relationships and provide timely support.
  • Matched invoices to purchase orders for proper documentation and to facilitate payment.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.

Tax Analyst

Gardner Enterprises
01.2008 - Current
  • Preparation, analyses, review, and prompt filing of federal tax returns
  • Expedited workflow, and initiated follow-up with clients when necessary
  • Collected pertinent data, prepared, reviewed, and upheld proper tax paperwork and records
  • Analyzed tax sensitive accounts and evaluated tax aspects client activities and financial plans
  • Advised clients on compliance, planning, reporting, inquiries, audits, and other related tax matters
  • Provide consultative ability to providers on maximizing cash flow

Accounts Receivable

Anistar Technologies
01.2022 - 08.2023

Employ QuickBooks software to administer checks, ACH, and lockbox payments

  • Download daily deposits from bank system for posting
  • Business to business billing using Quick Books and Bullhorn software
  • Follow established procedures for processing client accounts
  • Support Management in creating annual goals, aims and budget by making recommendation to reduce cost
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • Processed and recorded accounts receivable transactions to facilitate prompt collection of customer payments.
  • Responded to vendor inquiries and requests for information to maintain relationships and provide timely support.
  • Reconciled customer accounts and resolved discrepancies to maintain accuracy and resolve issues.

Accounts Receivable Representative/Cash Application

Johnson and Johnson
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Direct daily cash applications to retail client accounts using SAP software and company portals
  • Create invoices and statements and reconcile cash applications
  • Maintain electronic accounts receivable customer files and records
  • Create spread sheets using Pivot Table and VLOOKUP
  • Follow established procedures for processing client records and receipts
  • Ensures all supporting documentation are given to facilitate proper accounts receivable functions.

Accounts Receivable/Credit

Gerdau
01.2008 - 08.2012
  • Apply daily cash payments, wire transfers and ACH payments against customers' accounts
  • Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions from lockbox and local deposits
  • Prepare and process both business and personal bank deposits, process adjustments in payments, follow up on collections by collaborating with collection department to resolve payment issues
  • Create excel reports while utilizing accounting software such as Lawson, SAP, Fab G, Order entry and Prelude to provide accurate balances daily
  • Provide customer service to resolve customer inquiries and communicate with customers via phone and email
  • Email and mail out monthly statements

Education

BA - Accounting

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

AA - Liberal Arts

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Accounting Certificate -

Erwin Technical Center
Tampa, FL

Skills

  • Skills/Abilities
  • Highly skilled and experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist, Billing Specialist, Cash applier and Tax Analyst; Active listener with excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills; Able to handle multiple engagements concurrently; Strong knowledge of Tax Principles, auditing and accounting regulations and standards; High level of accuracy and organization; Proven critical thinking and problem-solving abilities; Works well under pressure and meets deadlines; Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Technical Proficiencies:
  • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Windows OS; QuickBooks; Oracle; Citrix; Pivot Table; SAP, Lawson Accounting Software; Tax Preparation; Tax Regulations and Guidelines

Timeline

Accounts Receivable

Innovative Food Group Services
08.2023 - Current

Accounts Receivable

Anistar Technologies
01.2022 - 08.2023

Accounts Receivable Representative/Cash Application

Johnson and Johnson
01.2022 - 01.2022

Tax Analyst

Gardner Enterprises
01.2008 - Current

Accounts Receivable/Credit

Gerdau
01.2008 - 08.2012

BA - Accounting

Saint Leo University

AA - Liberal Arts

Saint Leo University

Accounting Certificate -

Erwin Technical Center
Desne Gardner