JAMES REVELS

General Background:

I joined Brand Fuel as an online services coordinator with my first position being invoicing and customer service. Within my first 6 months at Brand Fuel, I was transferred into a new role as the accounts receivable specialist. It was there that I re-discovered my interest in accounting/clerical work, and learned many valuable skills all relevant to the field.

Building off of the knowledge I gained from University; I learned invoicing, reporting, collections, PO procurement, purchasing, budgeting, and a further many skills in both the AR and AP realms of accounting. I was also directly involved with receiving payments for the company, and I personally collected hundreds of thousands of past due payments alone during my time there.

Furthermore, I became proficient in accounting and invoicing software's such as Quickbooks, SAP Ariba, WorkNexus, Coupa, Basware, and Commonsku. These are the softwares that this company made use of, but I feel confident in my ability to adapt to any differing software with a small bit of training/experience.

My regular tasks and responsibilities:

• Prepared and sent invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
• Followed up on overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
• Utilized Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and Oracle software to manage invoices and payments.
• Reviewed accounts on regular basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
• Generated accounts receivable reports to submit developments for management review.
• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to maximize collections.
• Letter of Recommendation/References available upon request.

• Business development and property management.
• I worked as a team member focused on single-family home renovation and project coordination.
• This helped further grow my real estate and property management experience.
• This internship also allowed me to gain hands-on experience working with their supply chain, as I was in charge of procuring supplies and appliances for property renovations.
• Through this position, I was able to save an estimated $200,000 a year for the company on appliance spending alone, during a time where appliance supplies were scarce.
• I was also responsible for organizing and proofing their issue-tracking software.
• Letter of Recommendation available upon request.

• Summers and during school breaks.
• Driving company vehicle delivering wheelchairs, lift-chairs and scooters all over North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina.
• This job has required and likewise enhanced a variety of skills including time management, responsibility, adaptability and flexibility, attention to detail, social skills, and compassion and respect for the elderly.
• Letter of Recommendation available upon request.

• Bagging groceries and closing duties.
• Maintaining sanitary facilities, assisting patrons with recommendations and service.