Elaine Shema
Forest Hill,USA
Summary
Dedicated Account Analyst with extensive accounting experience, committed to fostering collaboration that empowers teams to exceed expectations. Known for a keen ability to quickly grasp complex concepts, along with acute attention to detail and a proven history of identifying process improvements. A strong focus on driving quality, accuracy, and efficiency ensures optimal outcomes in all projects. Prepared to leverage expertise for meaningful contributions to organizational success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Account Analyst
Premier Health Care Services
03.2023 - 12.2025
- Analyzed account performance metrics to identify trends and drive strategic insights.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance client relationship management processes.
- Streamlined reporting procedures, improving accuracy and reducing turnaround time for financial reports.
- Developed comprehensive financial models to support decision-making for key accounts.
Account Analyst
Senior Bridge Family
10.2015 - 03.2023
- Recruited to manage troubled accounts, quickly established assigning proper procedures to reduce delinquencies and increase positive cash flow by collecting on a large number of outstanding accounts receivable.
- Actively managed 650 accounts resolving delinquent discrepancies.
- Reduced the company’s debt more than 50K in less than 6 months.
- Accept opportunities that propel growth. Acquired more skills for career development, which lead to preparation of a daily unapplied cash report, and distribution of a weekly Aging Report.
- Learned the insurance business at ground level and excelled rapidly, developed leads and cultivated clients while providing financial planning advice that extended in home care.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
- Implemented procedure that lowered chargebacks and increased activity while accounts receivable grew from 2 million to 4.5 million.
- Implemented areas of company policy by authoring credit polices directed account adjustments, skip tracings, and billing.
- Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
- Accessed credit reports information to establish questions and gather details about extending lines of credit for accounts.
- Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments and reduce outstanding accounts receivable.
Credit Analyst
Geneva Watch Group
05.2002 - 07.2015
- Responsible for major improvements in several functional areas such as prepared reports pertaining to accounts receivable, analyzed financial statements while managing 450 accounts. The position involved handling multiple roles as credit manager, collections manager and accounts specialist.
Education
High School Diploma -
Adlai E. Stevenson
The Bronx, NYBusiness Diploma - undefined
Drake Business School
The Bronx, NYCertification Credits - undefined
National Seminar Training
Hotel MetroSkills
- Report Preparation
- Accounting Management Assessment
- Accounting Policy and Control
- Accounting Software Systems
- MS World, Excel, JDE, Oracle
- Effective and Professional Communication
Accomplishments
- Assist team to achieve reduce DSO by 35 %, earning recognition from upper management.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Gained expertise in Long Term Care Insurance.
Certification
- Collections Law Training Certification credited 24CEU hrs.
- Notary Public
Timeline
Senior Account Analyst
Premier Health Care Services
03.2023 - 12.2025
Account Analyst
Senior Bridge Family
10.2015 - 03.2023
Credit Analyst
Geneva Watch Group
05.2002 - 07.2015
Business Diploma - undefined
Drake Business School
Certification Credits - undefined
National Seminar Training
High School Diploma -
Adlai E. Stevenson