Jennifer Castator
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Motivated Accounts Receivable Analyst manages assigned portfolio to meet or exceed established goals using systemized and sustainable approach. Maximizes receivables management software and collection tools and organizes documentation to collect payment. Consistently obtains payment and resolution on accounts to maximize cash flow and adhere to department workflow standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Receivable Analyst
K-Flex, USA
Youngsville, NC
08.2019 - Current
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Infor Adage
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Recorded deposits into Infor Adage reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Analyzed figures, postings and documents to maintain accounting program accuracy.
- Verified deposits, rectified discrepancies and processed month end, quarter end and annual reports as needed.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Analyzed, constructed and calculated monthly, quarterly, annual and growth rebate calculations based on sales transactions.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Identified and suggested remedies for areas of improvement based on detailed daily reports and analysis.
- Managed complex finance projects under direction of senior management to meet deadlines and budget limitations.
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
- Reviewed account data and activity to devise financial estimation reports and adjustments.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
- Analyzed financial data derived from multiple reporting systems to develop recommendations for operational and performance improvements.
Senior Accounting Clerk
K-Flex, USA
Youngsville, NC
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided accounting and clerical support for K-Flex, USA.
- Reconciled bank statements by comparing statements with general ledger.
- Reviewed for accuracy and completeness customer accounts receivable detail level mapping as recorded in general ledger.
- Prepared bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements.
- Maintained accounting database by entering data into computer system.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts receivable records up-to-date.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Directed clients to appropriate accountants, answered phone calls and replied to office emails for excellent customer service.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Completed financial reports to inform managers and stakeholders.
- Assisted management with finalization of annual expense plans.
- Transferred data and documents for smooth system migrations and software updates.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation for financial department procedures to facilitate new employee training.
Accounting Clerk
K-flex, USA
Youngsville, NC
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Creative support professional with record of increased responsibility
- Proficient in prioritizing and completing tasks in a timely manner, yet flexible to multitask when necessary
- Customer focused with diverse industry experience including architectural, publishing, non-profit and education
- Enjoys learning new programs and processes
- Team player who is attentive to detail and able to work in a fast paced environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Balanced reports to submit for approval and verification.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Prepared reports for upper management detailing key financial metrics
- Completed financial reports to inform managers and stakeholders.
- Investigated and resolved internal accounting variances to keep records current.
LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
VARIOUS PRESCHOOLS CENTERS IN THE TRIAD AREA
Wake Forest, NC
01.2004 - 05.2016
- Organize, prepare and implement lesson plans for 12 to 16 children
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, CARY & FOREST HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Recorded & tracked incoming deposits and payments for various student activities
- Created and published weekly newsletters
- Utilized and became proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Maintained weekly data entry of records
- Special projects as needed
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ANGSHUMEN DE ARCHITECTS
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Manage weekly expenditures
- Meetings with lead architects weekly
- General invoicing
- Prepare reports as needed for management
Education
Associates of Business Administration -
Baptist Bible College And Graduate School of Theology
Springfield, MOPursuing Associates in Accounting And Finance -
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC05.2024
Skills
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Account Auditing
- Federal Regulation Compliance
- Corporate Reporting
- Customer Risk
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Financial Calculation and Analysis
- Delinquency Monitoring
- Correspondence Writing
Certification
- Microsoft Excel Training - 2020
- Microsoft Office 365 - 2022
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Analyst
K-Flex, USA
08.2019 - Current
Senior Accounting Clerk
K-Flex, USA
01.2019 - 08.2019
Accounting Clerk
K-flex, USA
03.2016 - 12.2018
LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
VARIOUS PRESCHOOLS CENTERS IN THE TRIAD AREA
01.2004 - 05.2016
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, CARY & FOREST HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH
01.1999 - 01.2002
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ANGSHUMEN DE ARCHITECTS
01.1997 - 01.1999
Associates of Business Administration -
Baptist Bible College And Graduate School of Theology
Pursuing Associates in Accounting And Finance -
Vance-Granville Community College
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