Jennifer Spitzke
Accounting Professional
Springboro,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting professional with 15 years of experience in accounting roles, including AR/AP, and Cash Ap. Proven ability to work collaboratively to achieve business goals while adapting to changing needs. Dependable accounting professional known for reliability, efficiency, integrity, and quick-learning ability. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Collections and Accounting Specialist
PILOT CHEMICAL COMPANY
West Chester, OH
2024 - 2026
- Aided in the reduction of bad debt write-offs through diligent monitoring of aging reports and proactive collections efforts.
- Managed credit reviews of new customers, and monitor credit holds for new orders.
- Cross-trained in daily invoicing, accounts payables, and cash application procedures and was the back up.
- Exceeded departmental goals for cash collection through persistence, professionalism, and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Receipted monthly un-vouchered invoices for A/P support.
- Maintained daily cash applications.
- Processed weekly invoice vouching for freight billing.
- Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Collaborated with sales teams to address billing discrepancies and resolve client disputes promptly.
- Enhanced sales team knowledge on best practices in accounts receivable management through regular training sessions.
- Worked closely with the company's legal team to address any issues that arose during the collections process, mitigating potential risks and conflicts.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
UNITED WHEELS CORPORATION
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Executed daily cash applications.
- Investigated and resolved payment discrepancies, chargebacks, and deductions taken on billing files.
- Researched overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card, and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information for international customers, and tracked collection progress.
Cash Application Specialist
ROBERT HALF STAFFING AGENCY
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assist with special team’s research in clearing out delinquent and defunct accounts.
- Process, and record accounts receivables to the proper general ledger in multiple billing software systems
- Communicate with customers to retrieve payment remittances and navigate payment portals.
- Facilitated the closure of the main office with the transition of job duties going remote until no longer needed.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all cash applications, ensuring a clear audit trail for financial review purposes.
- Prevented potential revenue loss by identifying duplicate payments or overpayments before finalizing the cash application process.
- Applied cash and wires to corresponding customer accounts based on remittance details provided by customers.
Customer Service Sales Estimator
GRANITE AND MARBLE WAREHOUSE
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Present cost-saving alternatives while analyzing existing needs and services of the customer.
- Research material needs for customers with special orders and determine key variables for material & labor estimates.
- Back up to front desk with phones, sales contracts, agreements, scheduling, and installation paperwork where needed.
- Proficient in reading architectural blueprints, floor plan and construction field measurement readings, product specifications, and scope of works to complete bids in a timely manner.
- Consistently maintain a high monthly sales quota while staying up to date on industry products, services, design trends, and inventory.
- Built and maintained lucrative relationships with customers by using consistent follow-up, regular phone and email communication.
- Determined material and labor requirements and costs to complete job within anticipated timeframes.
Accounts Receivables and Credit Coordinator II
YOKOGAWA CORPORATION OF AMERICA
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Created and maintained a training manual for current position, while assisting in the training and auditing of third party employees and new hires.
- Optimized the credit review process by implementing a risk-based approach, allowing for more accurate and efficient evaluations of customer creditworthiness.
- Reduced bad debt by diligently monitoring customer accounts and taking appropriate action for overdue payments.
- Maintained accurate financial records with attention to detail in data entry and account management.
- Supported month-end closing processes.
- Initiated daily invoicing and, special invoicing requests, based on PO requirements.
- Executed special projects and booking packages as needed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality Administration
Ivy Tech State College
Fort Wayne, INSkills
Ledger updating
Debt management
Cash reconciliation
Strategic planning
Excise tax compliance
Payment Processing
Credit Risk Management
Invoicing and billing
Microsoft Excel Expertise
Certification
FDCPA Registered | 16,520 Numeric and 11,100 Alphanumeric Keystrokes | Medical Terminology ICD-9, CPT, HCHP Model Coding I FBI Background Registered
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Specialist
UNITED WHEELS CORPORATION
01.2023 - 01.2024
Cash Application Specialist
ROBERT HALF STAFFING AGENCY
01.2022 - 01.2023
Customer Service Sales Estimator
GRANITE AND MARBLE WAREHOUSE
01.2020 - 01.2022
Accounts Receivables and Credit Coordinator II
YOKOGAWA CORPORATION OF AMERICA
01.2016 - 01.2020
Collections and Accounting Specialist
PILOT CHEMICAL COMPANY
2024 - 2026
Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality Administration
Ivy Tech State College
Software
Microsoft Excel ~ Excellent
SAP ~ Excellent
Datacore ERP ~ Proficiant
Citrix ~ Proficiant
Quickbooks ~ Basic