Jessica Meindersee
Yacolt,Washington
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly ethical accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in achieving organizational objectives through strict adherence to accounting principles, strategic financial analysis, and comprehensive receivables audit procedures. Proven ability to implement standardized operational reporting processes that simplify calculations and enhance accuracy in group comparisons. Recognized as a trusted resource for legal accounting and receivables recovery expertise, relied upon by clients, partners, associates, legal staff, and senior leadership. Motivated by challenges and opportunities for growth, excelling in diverse and fast-paced environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead – Sr. Receivables Management
Littler Mendelson P.C
Remote
01.2011 - Current
- Accounts reconciliations and client asset management for a large international employment law firm. Play critical role in management of a $20 million portfolio.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering skills development and promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborate closely with shareholders, insurance companies and clients to reconcile receivables, identify late client payments, and renegotiate payment terms/deductions.
- Collaborated with shareholders, insurance companies, and clients to reconcile receivables, address late payments, and renegotiate payment terms to enhance cash flow.
- Strong ability to produce clear, concise reports that provide key insight to Partners and Legal staff, allowing for sound business decisions, substantial savings, and improved financial reporting efficiency.
- Monitored accounts for accurate billing and compliance, addressing client questions and concerns.
- Accountable for dedicated client support, provision of accounts receivables, cash allocation issues, recordkeeping, reporting, and activities surrounding auditor requirements gathering.
- Accountable for dedicated client support, provision accounts recievable, recordkeeping, reporting, and activities surrounding auditor requirements gathering.
- Assisted in hiring and trained collectors on firm’s guidelines and billing/e-billing reconciliations to improve team readiness and adherence to processes.
- Optimized efficiency by assisting with hiring process and training collectors on firm’s guidelines, accounting and insurance, billing/e-billing reconciliations.
Senior Accounting Officer
Insurance Litigation Firm
Walnut Creek Ca
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Fully responsible for all core accounting functions within a high-volume law firm focused on insurance-related disputes and litigation matters. Compiled analysis of income/cash statements, monthly/annual budget snapshots, projections, and attorney billing reports.
- Served as Senior Accountant, delivering bank reports and billing/collection reports while implementing process improvements.
- Worked with Junior accountant to ensure timely payables and client billing.
- Prepared detailed reconciliations of bank statements and general ledger accounts.
- Implemented an appeal process for e-billing platforms to recover large billing deductions.
- Wrote accounting process manuals and presented vital financial information to Managers and Attorneys.
- Managed firm's payroll and worked with firms outside CPA.
Education
BA - Business Management
Saint Mary’s College
Orinda, CA01-2005
BS - Business Administration, Accounting
Western Governors University
Utah 01-2023
Skills
- Legal Collections/Billing
- Reconciliations
- Report generation
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Account management
- Client communication
- Client service
- Documentation and reporting
- Staff training
- Analytical skills
- Strategic thinking
- Deadline management
- Customer support
- Excel expertise
- Financial reporting
Timeline
Team Lead – Sr. Receivables Management
Littler Mendelson P.C
01.2011 - Current
Senior Accounting Officer
Insurance Litigation Firm
01.2005 - 01.2007
BA - Business Management
Saint Mary’s College
BS - Business Administration, Accounting
Western Governors University