Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Jeannine Phillips

West Springfield,MA

Summary

Flexible Accounting Specialist who adapts to the constantly evolving accounting processes and technologies. Offering a strong work ethic and determination to complete tasks in a timely manner. Accurate and detail-oriented who keeps entries up-to-date daily. Works effectively on teams, as well as independently.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Credit & Collections Analyst

Republic Services
02.2018 - Current

Reduced delinquency rates by consistently monitoring and analyzing customer accounts.

  • Improved collections efficiency with timely follow-ups on overdue invoices.
  • Negotiated payment arrangements, ensuring prompt payments from customers.
  • Streamlined internal processes to enhance theeffectiveness of the collections team.
  • Developed customized solutions for clients facing financial difficulties, minimizing losses for the company.
  • Collaborated with sales and accounting departments to resolve billing disputes promptly.
  • Managed a portfolio of high-risk accounts, reducing potential bad debt writeoffs.
  • Maintained accurate records of all collection activities, supporting data-driven decision-making processes.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
  • Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
  • Maintained high volume of calls and met demands of busy and productive group.

Catering Coordinator - Seasonal - Ongoing

Shore Enterprises
01.1998 - Current
  • Manage catering department
  • Assign tasks to a team of cooks and servers and make sure those tasks are completed according to client specifications
  • Ensure exemplary guest service through all forms of banquet service, carving stations, bartending, running food during events, buffets, plated, replenishing product and supplies in compliance with event standards
  • Ensure that events are properly equipped and executed by transporting, pulling, setting up and breaking down, as well as returning equipment to designated storages in compliance with event standards and instructions
  • Perform side work by helping to provide a safe and clean work environment
  • Clean, organize and restock equipment/product returning from catering events
  • Understand safety responsibilities as well as environmental laws by following established procedures, policies, training and involvement activities
  • Perform other duties that could be assigned.

Accounts Receivable Analyst

AVISTA Pharma Solutions
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Create orders in customer specific accounting software system for incoming projects
  • Invoice orders timely and accurately in accordance with company price list
  • Works with customers to minimize aged balances
  • Assists customers with billing inquiries and discrepancies
  • Prepared weekly & monthly aging review reports
  • Assists with monthly & quarterly end close
  • Month end journal entries
  • Ensure unbilled and deferred revenue is tracked & reconciled
  • Notarize legal documents.

Accounts Receivable Administrator

Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Daily processing of invoices
  • Prepare web-based customer invoices
  • Research and resolve billing and invoice problems
  • Assists customers with billing inquiries and discrepancies
  • Communicates with customers regularly, documenting conversations for follow up and review
  • Research and resolve customer payment discrepancies
  • Manages the daily credit hold process
  • Code & obtain approvals for AP invoices and input into accounting system
  • Process weekly AP check runs
  • Notarize legal documents.

Financial Accounting Assistant (FKA Corporate Compliance Assistant)

Phoenix Life Insurance Company
11.2002 - 12.2014
  • Maintain legal and regulatory compliance of the Annual & Quarterly Financial Statement filing
  • Assist in preparing the Financial Reporting GAAT & STAT filings
  • Coordinate regulation of multistate insurers and to comply with the uniform financial reporting by insurance companies developed by the NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners)
  • Maintain statutory financial information in statutory reporting system software
  • Ensure Certificates of Authority fees, state filing fees & other regulatory fees are current & paid through company specific accounting software
  • Notarize legal documents.

Education

Microsoft Suite -

Computer Training of America
Palmer, MA
08.2017

Certificate of Completion - Introduction to Networking

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
07.2017

Accounting Fundamentals II -

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
05.2016

Accounting Fundamentals -

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
03.2016

High School Diploma -

West Springfield High School
West Springfield, MA
06.1980

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Organizational abilities
  • Active listening abilities
  • Proficiency in Webcollect & InfoPro
  • Collection Software Familiarity
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Accomplishments

  • Investigated and analyzed client complaints to identify and resolve issues.
  • Suggested process improvements to secure prompt and regular receipts for the organization.
  • Accounts receivable & accounts payable preparation and entered data into computer programmed software.
  • Operated computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
  • Proficiencies in telephone, e-mail, fax, and standard office equipment.
  • Performed administration tasks such as filing, developing spreadsheets, faxing reports, photocopying and scanning documents.
  • Reduced the open invoice cycle time from 120+ days to 30-60 days.

References

  • Patricia Kluntz, (860) 403-3571, PKluntz@nsre.com, Professional
  • Jeff Pokorny, (413) 478-1051, ShoreCo@comcast.net, Personal & Professional

Timeline

Credit & Collections Analyst

Republic Services
02.2018 - Current

Accounts Receivable Analyst

AVISTA Pharma Solutions
07.2016 - 01.2017

Accounts Receivable Administrator

Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
01.2015 - 06.2016

Financial Accounting Assistant (FKA Corporate Compliance Assistant)

Phoenix Life Insurance Company
11.2002 - 12.2014

Catering Coordinator - Seasonal - Ongoing

Shore Enterprises
01.1998 - Current

Microsoft Suite -

Computer Training of America

Certificate of Completion - Introduction to Networking

Springfield Technical Community College

Accounting Fundamentals II -

Springfield Technical Community College

Accounting Fundamentals -

Springfield Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

West Springfield High School
Jeannine Phillips