HEYWARD ELIZABETH KREUTZER
Frederick,MD
Summary
Results-driven Senior Accounting professional leading full-cycle Accounts Receivable operations, focused on optimizing billing accuracy and accelerating cash flow. Experienced in implementing collections strategies and delivering actionable financial insights to leadership, driving efficiency in project-driven environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Pharmatech Associates
San Ramon, California
01.2023 - Current
- Lead full-cycle AR operations including billing, collections, cash application, reconciliations, and project accounting for a consulting organization generating ~$400K in monthly invoicing.
- Led collections strategy for domestic and international clients, resolved disputes, negotiated payment arrangements, and delivered weekly AR insights to senior leadership, mitigating aging risk.
- Oversee complex hourly and fixed-fee billing; validate rates, terms, templates, and supporting documentation, reducing invoice errors and improving client approval turnaround.
- Executed month-end close including unbilled revenue, project profitability, journal entries, reconciled bank/credit card accounts, and prepared financial reporting packages.
- Configured new client projects from launch documentation, establishing accurate project structures, phases, and billing rules to facilitate seamless billing.
- Administer weekly time & expense compliance for 25–30 employees/contractors, ensuring accurate billable classifications and timely approvals.
- Maintain sales and use tax schedules supporting quarterly reporting and compliance.
Financial Accounting Consultant
Velocity Global
Washington, District of Columbia
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Produced financial analysis and departmental budget reports to ensure GL integrity and effective spending oversight.
- Reviewed and approved expense reports for compliance with budget, resolving discrepancies and reinforcing policy adherence.
- Redesigned invoice coding workflows across multiple departments to enhance accuracy and processing speed.
Senior Accountant
Tenable Protective Services
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed high-volume billing operations (3,500+ invoices/month), overseeing AR, collections, AP, reconciliations, and month-end close to ensure timely financial reporting.
- Transitioned 90% of clients from paper to electronic invoicing within 60 days, improving delivery speed and reducing processing delays.
- Directed accounting staff, training and managing performance while overseeing workflow across six satellite offices to enhance operational consistency.
- Reconciled cash accounts and credit cards, including gas cards for 18 vehicles, maintaining accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Defense Finance And Accounting Services
Cleveland, OH
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Processed federal AR transactions, including collections, disbursements, obligations, and accruals, ensuring compliance with federal accounting standards to maintain financial integrity.
- Resolved GL discrepancies through detailed trial balance analysis and historical research, enhancing accuracy of financial reporting.
- Supported internal control programs and federal audits by preparing documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance, facilitating successful audit outcomes.
Operations AP Accountant
Cafaro Company
Niles, Ohio
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed full-cycle AP processes, ensuring timely invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and accurate 1099 preparation.
- Audited expense reports, preparing GAAP-compliant journal entries and financial reports to maintain accuracy and integrity.
- Delivered cross-functional training to enhance consistency and compliance in accounting processes.
Owner
Body Bronzing by Haze
Coram, NY
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Owned and operated service business with full P&L responsibility, overseeing bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliations, vendor relationships, and financial administration to ensure financial health.
- Managed daily operations of body bronzing services and client appointments.
- Hired and trained staff, developed operational workflows to enhance consistent service delivery.
Education
Accounting
Post University
Waterbury, CTSkills
- Accounts Receivable
- Billing & Invoicing
- Collections Management
- Cash flow management
- Financial Reporting
- Financial analysis
- Expense management
- Project Accounting
- Operational Efficiency
- Internal Controls
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Pharmatech Associates
01.2023 - Current
Financial Accounting Consultant
Velocity Global
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Accountant
Tenable Protective Services
01.2020 - 01.2022
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Defense Finance And Accounting Services
01.2018 - 01.2020
Operations AP Accountant
Cafaro Company
01.2017 - 01.2018
Owner
Body Bronzing by Haze
01.2010 - 01.2017
Accounting
Post University