Emily Shields
Summerville,SC
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices. Competent Accounts Receivable Specialist bringing 3 years of experience carrying out all accounts receivable functions in high volume environments. Proficient in tracking payments, resolving billing issues and preparing account statements. Recognized as dedicated professional driven to meet team targets and enhance bottom-line performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Medical University Hospital Authority
12.2020 - Current
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
- Monitored accounts to verify compliance with payment terms and schedules.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks Solomon and Oracle software to manage invoices and payments.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to maximize collections.
- Generated monthly accounts receivable reports to submit developments for management review.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve collection processes and reduce overdue payments.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER
Skyway Precision South, Inc
11.2014 - 12.2020
- Process all invoices in the accounting system, ensuring that costs are coded properly
- Review and code bills and statements prior to entry and ensure sufficient supporting documentation
- Full cycle payables, ensuring all payables are paid within a timely manner
- Complete all check requests
- Complete monthly corporate credit card statement reconciliation
- Conduct full-cycle A/P
- Ensure proper approvals and vendor banking details prior to payment
- Maintain AP files and documentation thoroughly and accurately
- Store vendor W-9 forms and process annual 1099 filings
- Perform daily processes and controls correctly and punctually, ensuring company policies are followed
- Track and monitor accounts payable aging and past due balances
- Manage vendor relations and ensure vendor compliance
- Conduct regular audits to ensure transactions are processed accurately (invoices, ACH, checks and credit card transactions)
- Communicate with vendors to ensure consistency of payment schedules and resolve any outstanding issues
- Reconcile statements and resolve discrepancies
- Assist with Month End Close(AP close, expense accruals)
- AdHoc Reporting /Analysis and special projects, as needed.
BUYER
Skyway Precision South, Inc
11.2014 - 12.2020
- Prepares and processes purchase orders for Raw Materials, Finished Goods, Tooling
- Maintenance, Repairs, and Operations (MRO) and other commodity areas as assigned into ERP system
- Review and verify purchase requisitions
- Issue RFQ's, evaluate Supplier quotes and services and present findings to supervisor
- Maintains cooperative working relationship with Suppliers to stay current with trends and technologies, products, and services
- Manages suppliers and purchase orders for specific commodities
- This includes the monitoring of On-Time-Deliveries (OTD) and maintenance of Open Order Reports, including ERP date and notation maintenance, and the expedite of shipments when requested
- Resolves problems and issues arising from purchases of goods, services, supplies and equipment with internal and external customers
- Prepares and processes purchase orders for Maintenance, Repairs, and Operations (MRO) and other commodity areas as assigned
- Establish and maintain inventory levels and determine purchasing schedule
- Negotiate with vendors to resolve purchasing / delivery issues.
Education
Associate of Science - BusinessAdministration
Trident Technical College
Charleston2018
Skills
- Collections
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Monthly Reconciliations
- Process Improvement
- Claim Processing
- Invoicing Proficiency
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Account Reconciliation
- Coding Proficiency
- Departmental Collaboration
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Medical University Hospital Authority
12.2020 - Current
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER
Skyway Precision South, Inc
11.2014 - 12.2020
BUYER
Skyway Precision South, Inc
11.2014 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - BusinessAdministration
Trident Technical College
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