Jeanne Garofalo
Whitmore Lake,MI
Summary
Accounting Professional bringing 15 years' experience carrying out all accounts receivable functions in high volume environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proficient in tracking payments, resolving billing issues, preparing account statements, accounts payable and possesses strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. Recognized as a dedicated and trustworthy professional driven to meet team targets and enhance bottom line performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Supervisor
CW Bearing USA, Inc. / CW Manufacturing
03.2023 - Current
- Manage full Cycle Accounts Receivable for both companies
- Streamlined invoicing and credit memo processes
- Support 2-3 financial audits each year
- Prepare 'ad hoc' parts / sales reports and cash expectation reports for upper management
- Review aging weekly and contact customers for payment status
- Monthly Sales and General Ledger reconciliations
- Oversee accounts payable and process weekly payments for three entities
- Managed efficient cash flow reporting, posted cash receipts and analyzed charge-backs, independently addressing and resolving issues
- Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency
- Produced, distributed and tracked more than 275 monthly invoices
- Closely managed monthly reconciliation schedules of all assigned accounts
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
AR Team Lead
CW Bearing USA, Inc. / CW Manufacturing
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Manage full Cycle Accounts Receivable for both companies
- Streamlined invoicing and credit memo processes
- Support 2-3 financial audits each year
- Prepare 'ad hoc' parts / sales reports and cash expectation reports for upper management
- Review aging weekly and contact customers for payment status
- Monthly Sales and General Ledger reconciliations
- Managed efficient cash flow reporting, posted cash receipts and analyzed charge-backs, independently addressing and resolving issues
- Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency
- Produced, distributed and tracked more than 275 monthly invoices
- Closely managed monthly reconciliation schedules of all assigned accounts
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
CW Bearing USA, Inc. / CW Manufacturing
03.2016 - 07.2021
- Manage full Cycle Accounts Receivable for both companies
- Streamlined invoicing and credit memo processes
- Support 2-3 financial audits each year
- Prepare 'ad hoc' parts / sales reports and cash expectation reports for upper management
- Review aging weekly and contact customers for payment status
- Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency
- Produced, distributed and tracked more than 275 monthly invoices
- Closely managed monthly reconciliation schedules of all assigned accounts
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
TRAVELING TEAMS
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Manage all group block for designated events in regard to hotel pickup, prepare all invoices and coordinate with hotel sales departments
- Interact with hotel properties and positively work with team manager/leader as the single point of contact to ensure consistent, high level service throughout the post-event phases of property events
- Analyze and utilize daily and weekly reports to meet and exceed agreed upon timelines of completion of all hotel billing standards and proper charges for each designated event
- Create operational process documentation and training materials for staff
- Perform basic Human Resource functions and manage employee data
- Complete all necessary paperwork for Clients and process their hotel rebate checks
- Maintain all Client data
- Established a process to more efficiently manage hotel reward points (owed and received) using QuickBooks, resulting in more accurate reporting and data analysis while significantly reducing transaction processing time.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
FLUSHMATE
08.2001 - 03.2015
- Entered, tracked and printed cash receipts from the bank; investigated and resolved discrepancies
- Oversee sales and order entry functions within the company
- Prepared 'ad hoc' parts and sales reports for equipment manufacturers and upper management as requested using Sage Accounting software and Crystal reports
- Created operational process documentation and training materials for staff and facilitated employee cross-training
- Filled in for Plant Controller as necessary to process Accounts Payable, process checks and make decisions regarding company finances
- Simplified company's return policy, eliminating unnecessary data collection
- This reduced transaction processing time and improved customer and distributor satisfaction
- Streamlined document intake process; reduced processing time by approximately 260 hours annually
- Designed reusable Crystal reports that helped to identify trends and highlight financial impact from product recalls.
Administrative Assistant
BRINKEL, KAPOLNEK & MULVIHILL, P.C
07.1999 - 05.2001
- Provided administrative support for three CPAs with a demonstrated ability to successfully complete multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines
- Completed monthly accounting work for clients (entered checks, Journal Entries, bank reconciliation, and quarterly payroll returns)
- Assisted with preparation of tax-related documents and returns
- Prepared ad hoc financial reports as requested
- Managed front reception area, including greeting clients and answering a multi-line telephone
- Transitioned the company from using a DOS-based program for customer transactions to an Excel-based format, which increased operational efficiency and ensured more complete and accurate data was maintained.
Education
Associates of Business Administration: Accounting -
Davenport University - Online
01.2015
Skills
- Proficient with 10 key
- Quick Learner
- Great Time management
- Excellent Customer Service
- Data analysis
- Cash application / Accurate payment posting
- Excellent with MS Excel and Word
- Quickbooks
- Sage PFW
- Sage Mas 100
- Detail Oriented
- Team player
- Strong Computer / Technology skills
- Bank Reconciliation
- Aging Reports Analysis
Accomplishments
- Reduced the AR Aging by 23% within my first 6 months at CW by effective and continually contacting and communicating with customers.
- Promoted from AR Specialist to AR Team Leader to Accounting Supervisor within a 7 year period at CW.
- Obtained Associates Degree 100% online while working full time and maintaining a 3.66 gpa
Timeline
Accounting Supervisor
CW Bearing USA, Inc. / CW Manufacturing
03.2023 - Current
AR Team Lead
CW Bearing USA, Inc. / CW Manufacturing
07.2021 - 01.2023
Accounts Receivable Specialist
CW Bearing USA, Inc. / CW Manufacturing
03.2016 - 07.2021
Accounts Receivable Specialist
TRAVELING TEAMS
03.2015 - 03.2016
Accounts Receivable Specialist
FLUSHMATE
08.2001 - 03.2015
Administrative Assistant
BRINKEL, KAPOLNEK & MULVIHILL, P.C
07.1999 - 05.2001
Associates of Business Administration: Accounting -
Davenport University - Online
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