Desne Gardner
Tampa,FL
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
Tampa, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Run aging report and provided timely follow-up on payment arrangements
- Arranged acceptable and prompt payment agreements
- Collected customer payments on time.
- Collaborated with management to address and resolve issues related to account delinquency.
- Managed customer payments by allocating them to the appropriate accounts, resolving small balances through write-offs, and generating credit and debit memos
- Ensured proper documentation and review of vendor invoices for payment approval
- Maintained accurate records of accounts receivable transactions to ensure timely payment from customers.
- Streamlined follow-up procedures for past-due accounts, resulting in increased payment efficiency and reduced financial exposure
- Managed and attended to vendor inquiries, maintaining lasting relationships while delivering timely support.
- Facilitated prompt payment by establishing proper documentation through matching invoices with purchase orders
- Kept clients informed about their payments through effective communication strategies, while maintaining accurate and detailed ledgers.
Accounts Receivable
Anistar Technologies
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Utilized QuickBooks software to administer checks, ACH, and lockbox payments
- Downloaded daily bank deposits for posting
- Achieved efficient business to business billing by utilizing Quick Books and Bullhorn software
- Adhered to established procedures for client account processing
- Collaborated with Management to establish annual targets, objectives, and budgetary plans through cost-saving suggestions
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness before authorizing payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments
- Streamlined accounts receivable processes by accurately recording and tracking customer payments
- Maintained excellent record of resolving issues and maintaining accuracy in customer accounts.
Accounts Receivable Representative/Cash Application
Johnson and Johnson - Contract
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Utilized SAP software and company portals to oversee daily cash applications for retail client accounts
- Generated invoices, statements, and performed cash application reconciliation.
- Created spread sheets utilizing Pivot Table and VLOOKUP
- Simplified and executed established client record and receipt processing procedures
Accounts Receivable/Credit
Gerdau
01.2008 - 08.2012
- Processed daily cash payments, wire transfers, and ACH payments for customers' accounts
- Ensured accurate revenue postings by verifying and entering transactions from both lockbox and local deposits
- Utilized diverse accounting software including Lawson, SAP, Fab G, and Oracle to create detailed excel reports.
- Ensured accuracy of daily balance reports by utilizing Order entry and Prelude systems.
- Managed distribution of monthly statements through email and postal services.
Tax Analyst
Gardner Enterprises
01.2008 - Current
- Prepared, analyzed, reviewed, and filed federal tax returns with promptness and accuracy.
- Streamlined processes to increase efficiency and proactively communicated with clients
- Collected, prepared, reviewed, and maintained accurate tax documents and records
- Provided tax advisory services and guidance to clients on compliance, planning, reporting, inquiries, audits, and other relevant matters.
- Maximize provider's cash flow through consultative approach.
Education
BA - Accounting
Saint Leo University
AA - Liberal Arts
Saint Leo University
Skills
- 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
- 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 - Contract
01.2022 - 01.2022
Accounts Receivable/Credit
Gerdau
01.2008 - 08.2012
Tax Analyst
Gardner Enterprises
01.2008 - Current
BA - Accounting
Saint Leo University
AA - Liberal Arts
Saint Leo University
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