Jennifer Cedeno
Summary
Dynamic Staff Accountant with a proven track record at WAB US Corp. Recognized for implementing effective collection strategies and reducing accounts receivable debt by over $500,000 within the first year of hire. Reduced month-end closing time by instituting daily reconciliations process. Streamlined customer billing process to be sure that all information is available to the customers and sales team. Eager to learn new processes. Strong attention to detail.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
WAB US Corp
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into ABAS financial management system.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving communication among team members.
- Streamlined month-end close process, cutting down time required.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Implemented new collection strategies that led to the recovery of lost revenue.
- Prepared bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits.
- Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
Staff Accountant
Helpsy
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Trained and mentored new accounts receivable team members, contributing to their professional growth and successful integration into the department.
- Ensured timely application of cash receipts by reconciling daily bank deposits to customer accounts, maintaining accurate account records.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Followed up 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.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and Oracle software to manage invoices and payments.
- Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
Office Manager / Bookkeeper
Faital USA
03.2008 - 09.2021
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Managed high volume of invoices while maintaining attention to detail, resulting in improved financial accuracy.
- Used accounting software to reconcile accounts, track income, and generate invoices.
- Contributed to month-end closing procedures by preparing detailed accounts receivable aging reports for management review.
- Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
- Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Established Sage Peachtree accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Managed a team of logistics professionals, providing coaching and guidance for career development and skill enhancement.
- Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
- Provided personalized support to customers by understanding their unique needs and preferences.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively while maintaining a calm demeanor and providing empathetic support to customers facing challenges or frustration.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Berkley College
Woodland Park, NJHigh School Diploma -
Clifton High School
Clifton, NJSkills
- General ledger management
- Account reconciliation expertise
- Accounts receivable management
- Collections
- Month-end closing
- Journal entry preparation
- Intercompany transactions
- Accounts payable management
- Credit Card Statement reconciliation
- Invoice management
- Site management
- Staff management
- Confidential document control
- ERP systems
- Microsoft office
- Intuit quickbooks
- ABAS (ERP) proficient
- Quickbooks proficient
- Sage 50 proficient
- Microsoft Excel
- Paymentech
- Office administration
- New hire assessment
- Customer support management
Accomplishments
At Helpsy I was given the opportunity to head a short term "Special Projects" program to donate coats to in need agencies. I sought out and vetted agencies specific needs. I personally attended events where coats were distributed to those in need.
This both created a sense of goodwill across staff and brought in new business to the company.
Timeline
Staff Accountant
WAB US Corp
09.2023 - Current
Staff Accountant
Helpsy
09.2021 - 09.2023
Office Manager / Bookkeeper
Faital USA
03.2008 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Business
Berkley College
High School Diploma -
Clifton High School
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