Gilda Halpern
Mineola
Summary
Results-driven Accounts Receivable Manager with expertise in collections and dispute resolution. Proven ability to enhance processes and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring timely payments and compliance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Manager
Deer Stags Concepts
New York
05.1998 - 02.2026
- Managed accounts receivable processes to ensure timely collections and accurate record-keeping.
- Oversaw billing operations to guarantee compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to facilitate payments.
- Led a team in resolving customer inquiries and disputes related to invoices.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined accounts receivable workflows.
- Analyzed aging reports to identify collection issues and recommend solutions.
- Negotiated payment plans with past due customers, ensuring compliance with company policies and facilitating timely collections.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries regarding billing issues or discrepancies.
- Generated monthly statements for clients, providing clear visibility into current balances and due dates.
- Maintained accurate records of all accounts receivable transactions.
- Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data.
- Researched disputed invoice items for resolution of payment delays.
- Reconciled daily cash receipts and applied payments to the appropriate accounts.
- Implemented new procedures within the Accounts Receivable department to improve efficiency.
- Completed daily accounts receivable ledger reconciliations.
- Monitored delinquent accounts and initiated collection efforts.
- Contacted clients to ensure timely payment of invoices
- Generated financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.
- Analyzed customer accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Performed weekly audits of AR data entry accuracy for errors or omissions.
- Prepared monthly aging reports for review by management.
- Received and input receivables payments in compliance with internal financial procedures.
- Created detailed reports on overdue accounts for internal use and external reporting requirements.
- Drafted correspondence such as dunning letters or demand notices when necessary.
- Coordinated with the sales and customer service departments to resolve billing disputes.
Education
John Bowne HS
Flushing NY09-1987
Skills
- Accounts receivable
- Cash application
- Account reconciliation
- Customer relationship management
- Dispute resolution
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Auditing support
- Payment negotiations
- Debt collection
- AR reporting
- Collections expertise
- Collections experience
- Aging balance management
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Manager
Deer Stags Concepts
05.1998 - 02.2026
John Bowne HS