Irish Cherkowski
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Highly analytical, deadline-driven who completes accounting activities with accuracy and speed. Innovative accounting professional proficient in extracting financial data from various reporting systems and suggesting key operational changes. An excellent organizational and problem-solving skill ensures a streamlined and efficient billing system. Proven ability to maintain precise records and proficient in a number of accounting applications. A hard worker with strong customer communication skills. Strong interest in business and finance related subjects.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Specialist 2
Vitus Energy, LLC
Anchorage, AK
04.2021 - 08.2024
- Performed data entry into accounting software programs such as QuickBooks.
- Provided support to other departments within the organization as needed.
- Investigated incorrect billings and processed refunds as necessary.
- Resolved discrepancies between customers' remittances and invoices received.
- Maintained accurate records of collections, adjustments and denials in the system.
- Processed credit card transactions through Point-of-Sale terminals or online systems.
- Verified accuracy of information and resolved discrepancies with invoices before entering invoices for payment.
- Processed invoice payments and recorded information in account database.
- Monitored accounts receivable activity to ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding billings, payments, account status.
- Answered customer questions to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Developed strong professional rapport with clients.
- Monitored past due accounts and pursued collections on outstanding invoices.
- Executed account updates and noted account information in company data systems.
- Performed additional duties as assigned by management team.
- Implemented new policies related to billing processes when required.
- Generated and distributed month-end statements for customers and resolved related concerns.
- Worked with team members to identify and develop process improvements.
- Assisted with year-end closing tasks including preparing journal entries.
- Trained new team members on company policies and accounting systems to keep team operations productive and efficient.
Accounting Technician I
NANA Management Services, LLC
Anchorage, AK
07.2015 - 11.2020
- Reconcile Security & Camps both In-town & Out of town project/sales orders billing labor time sheets per individual contracts up to or more to 30 projects in Cost Point 7/Deltek to prepare billing invoices
- Maintain and upkeep SharePoint Website
- Upload Customer Invoices to a 3rd party website
- Communicate with Operation Managers on a daily basis
- Knowledge Daily Sales Activity into Cost Point 7
- Knowledge in entering Journal Entries data entry
- Knowledge in reconcile Food & Facilities Inventory
- Knowledge in Daily Sales Activity data entry
- Knowledge in Accounts Payable invoice data entry
- Carry out job duties on spreadsheets, online database, and all accounting software
- Perform analysis of accounting systems, observe any flaws, and give suggestions for improvement.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
NANA Management Services, LLC
Anchorage, AK
04.2006 - 07.2015
- Prepare checks, cash, up to six (6) accounts for deposit
- Enter cash receipts in Cost point 6 & 7/Deltek
- Prepared, printed and mailed monthly statements
- Followed up and allocated payments
- Performed daily cash receipts reconciliations
- Resolved accounts receivable issues with customers
- Maintain and upkeep filing with cash receipts and invoices
- Research and analyze customer accounts accounts
- Generate bi-weekly aging reports for four (4) divisions
- Initiate collection efforts
- Assisted with month end closing
- Train employees in Sales Order billing system
- Reconcile & import daily sales activities
- Enter daily sales in journal entry
- Reconcile labor time sheets in project billing
- Accounts payable data entry.
Skills
- Billing and Invoicing
- Invoice Processing
- Invoice Generation
- Invoicing proficiency
- Multitasking
- Research and due diligence
- Problem-solving abilities
- Account Reconciliation
- Billing dispute resolution
- Accounts receivable expertise
- Check processing
- Payment Processing
- Payment posting
- Customer Service
- General accounting
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Accounting Support
- MS Word
- Outlook
- Excel
- Cost Point Citrix Accounting Software/Deltek
Timeline
Billing Specialist 2
Vitus Energy, LLC
04.2021 - 08.2024
Accounting Technician I
NANA Management Services, LLC
07.2015 - 11.2020
Accounts Receivable Clerk
NANA Management Services, LLC
04.2006 - 07.2015