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Janette  Cervantes

Janette Cervantes

Sunnyvale,CA

Summary

I'm an innovative and solutions-focused finance professional with outstanding performance in credit and collections management of a 100 year family owner business. With over seven stores and actively continue to expand. Forward-thinking and enterprising problem-solver who is consistently focused on improving bottom-line results. Detail-oriented and analytical Accounts Receivable & Credit Manager with12+ years experience in full spectrum public accounting. Adept at obtaining past-due payments and implementing high-quality strategic solutions to resolve challenges. Proven expertise in generating and distributing accurate invoices to clients based on project agreements and billing schedules. Analytical, bilingual, organized and detail- oriented accountant. Experienced in the full spectrum of public accounting with over 12 years of experience. Collaborative team player with ownership mentality and highest quality strategic solutions to resolve challenges, propel business growth. Successful Collections Specialist equipped with strong conversational abilities and persuasive approach to obtaining past-due payments. Accomplished in bringing accounts current and meeting financial targets. Smoothly persuades customers to bring accounts current through direct payment or repayment plans. Brings excellent documentation, multitasking and verbal and written communication skills useful for keeping thorough and accurate records. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

AR Lead & Credit & Collections Manager

PBM
11.2022 - Current

• Performed detailed risk assessments to evaluate potential financial hazards and opportunities.
• Conducted in-depth credit analysis to determine the creditworthiness of clients.

• Manage accounts payable by processing invoices, resolving missed payments, updating financial records ensuring accurate and timely payments while reducing missed payments by [13%].

  • Streamlined collections procedures for increased productivity, reduced manual efforts.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improved collections strategies.
  • Improved overall collections efficiency by implementing strategic collection plans and processes.

AR Credit & Collection Specialist (Promoted)

Nevro Corporation
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Obtain revenue by processing invoices, resolving missed payments, updating financial records, and effectively supervising staff engaged in similar activities
  • Analyze customer credit risk and establish credit limits utilizing credit automation platform.
  • Interface with sales team and administrative staff in effort to mitigate and resolve all customer disputes, cash flow concerns or any collection issue, which delays timely payment
  • Manage over 4,000 assigned customer portfolio. Proactively monitor customer accounts to determine if accounts should be placed on credit hold to reduce risk of bad debt
  • Provide exemplary judgment and decision making related to daily orders release based on SOX narrative
  • Issue credit and debit memos
  • Negotiated payment plans with customers, prioritizing account resolution and maintaining professionalism throughout interactions.
  • D&B, Experian, and Credit safe reporting
  • Ensure compliance with all internal audit requirements and adherence to SOX controls.

Sr. Invoicing Service Representative(Promoted)

Nevro Corporation
03.2020 - 11.2022
  • Monitored orders through Salesforce for DBRFs (Device Billing Registration Form) submitted by sales team
  • Review, validated purchase orders, PO request sheet, customer pricing and DBRFs to create orders in ERP system- QAD.
  • Accurately verify information from Salesforce transferred to ERP system (QAD), update pending comments and confirm sales orders.
  • Create workflows in electronic storage system (Docu Ware) and routing DBRF packets for internal audits on daily basis to ensure compliance.

Invoicing Service Representative

Nevro Corporation
02.2020 - 06.2022

• Monitored orders through Salesforce for DBRFs (Device Billing Registration Form) submitted by sales team

  • Reviewed validated purchase orders, PO request sheet, customer pricing and DBRFs to create orders in ERP system- QAD
  • Accurately verify information from Salesforce transferred to ERP system (QAD), update pending comments and confirm sales orders
  • Create workflows in electronic storage system (Docu Ware) and routing DBRF packets for internal audits on daily basis to ensure compliance.
  • Create credit and debit memos.

Sr. Accountant (Intern)

Peninsula Volunteers Social Services
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • Compiles statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accrual accounts, and profits and losses
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • General Ledger analysis
  • Document and reference analysis and reconciliation.
  • Ensure proper maintenance of work paper and closing binders.

Accounting Specialist- Child Nutrition

Foster City School District
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Conducting meal distributions to more than 20 local schools within Foster City District
  • Communication, routing emails, faxes, filling and documenting through Outlook, Microsoft, and creating Excel sheets for production guides.
  • Invoiced internal ERP E-trition system
  • Entered additional funds for children meal accounts
  • Supervised 6-8 employees in make like reassure safety protocols when prepping meals
  • Processing invoices, establishing new vendors, placing new orders, tracking inventory.

Bookkeeper- AR/ AP

Alliance Resident/ Greystar
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Complete regular auditing and spot auditing of files/records are relating to residents
  • Match invoices to receiving documents.
  • Set up vendors, W9'S forms, insurance liability forms.
  • Post invoices into the computer system, match PO's
  • File paid and unpaid invoices and statements.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Applied high volume of check batches to their general ledgers.
  • Prepare deposits, move in move out inspections. S.O.D.A.S
  • Enhanced cash flow management through timely invoicing and collection of outstanding receivables.

Bookkeeper

TOYS 'R' US
04.2008 - 03.2012

    • Balanced registers prior to opening store
    • Run Cash reports -/+ review shortage discrepancies
    • Audit cashier price change codes
    • Count Cash, coins prepare store deposits, entered Miscellaneous Coupons.
    • Release Credit/ Debit Deposits through
    • Internal C.O.S.A System.
    • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
    • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
    • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.

Education

MBA - Business Administration- Finance

DeVry University
Newark, CA
10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Technical Management

DeVry University
Newark, CA
10.2020

Associate of Arts - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
05.2019

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
05.2019

Skills

    Credit Collections Management
    SOX Compliance Audit Testing
    Order Review Approval Hold
    Financial Statement Analysis

    Terms Compliance
    Month-End Reporting

    Resolution De-escalation Skills
    Risk Assessment Prevention

Quote

I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software

Yardi

ERP, QAD

Salesforce

Docuware

Dun & Bradstreet

UltiPro

ADP

Epicore

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureWork from home option

Interests

Growth, learn, educate, and lead with examples not by verbiage

Learn new ERP systems for Accounting Automation

Timeline

AR Lead & Credit & Collections Manager

PBM
11.2022 - Current

AR Credit & Collection Specialist (Promoted)

Nevro Corporation
06.2022 - 11.2022

Sr. Accountant (Intern)

Peninsula Volunteers Social Services
05.2022 - 06.2022

Accounting Specialist- Child Nutrition

Foster City School District
02.2021 - 06.2022

Sr. Invoicing Service Representative(Promoted)

Nevro Corporation
03.2020 - 11.2022

Invoicing Service Representative

Nevro Corporation
02.2020 - 06.2022

Bookkeeper- AR/ AP

Alliance Resident/ Greystar
08.2019 - 08.2020

Bookkeeper

TOYS 'R' US
04.2008 - 03.2012

MBA - Business Administration- Finance

DeVry University

Bachelor of Science - Technical Management

DeVry University

Associate of Arts - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

College of San Mateo

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

College of San Mateo
Janette Cervantes