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Jo Anna Riley

Grandview,MO

Summary

Exceptional Interpersonal Skills, with a focus on rapport-building, customer service and respond to associate personnel inquiries in a courteous manner. Logistics Supply- Chain skills with Inventory control, purchasing planning and order processing background. Results. Perform at an high level of performance, accuracy and communication. Deliver stellar analysis of customer reports, vendor orders, post invoices, purchase orders, credit memos; contracts and permits. Knowledgeable about preparing invoices, processing payments and pursuing past-due balances. Well-versed in accurately coding different types of bills for clear recordkeeping and tracking. Team-oriented, dependable and performance-driven. Successful at efficiently handling client inquiries, billing and administrative tasks. Familiar with contracts and other documents affecting billing processes. Prepares professional, polished statements, and business correspondence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

SR Billing Specialist

Lineage Mailing Services
03.2024 - Current
  • Prepared and Issued invoices to customers for completed service work.
  • Manage time and material on all calls before billing to insure all customers are charged appropriately and Accurately
  • Managed account balances and resolved any billing inconsistencies.
  • Reconciled account discrepancies
    Met month end deadline
    Communicate effectively with team members and other staff
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail by identifying and correcting minor errors before they escalated into major issues, contributing to overall accuracy in billing processes.
  • Conducted thorough audits of client accounts to identify discrepancies, enabling prompt resolution of any issues.
  • Contributed to process improvements within the department by actively participating in brainstorming sessions, offering suggestions, and implementing approved changes.

Billing Coordinator

Lippert Mechanical
10.2021 - 03.2024
  • Manage time and material on all calls before billing to insure all customers are charged appropriately and Accurately
  • Managed account balances and resolved any billing inconsistencies
  • Reconciled account discrepancies
  • Met month end deadline
  • Created invoice for completed service work
  • Communicate effectively with team members and other staff.
  • Demonstrate full knowledge of billing department and processes.
  • Developed customized billing reports supporting informed decision-making processes.
  • Established clear communication channels between departments to promote seamless coordination in all aspects of the billing process.

Purchasing Clerk1

Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU)
07.2020 - 10.2021
  • Prepare and verify a variety of accounting and financial records
  • Record accounts payable data: review information to ensure accurate reporting
  • Verify files, records and documentation of vendor invoices including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, receipts and payments
  • Perform a range of clerical accounting duties in support of the purchasing and inventory function, including data entry, scanning documents, filing and maintain the confidentiality of all records and safeguard payment information
  • Created daily pick ticket reports, Suggested reorder reports, requisitions, Stock Log, Receiving report and reorder reports through document manager.

Web Content Writer/Senior Purchasing Specialist

Goody Tickets
02.2017 - 07.2020
  • Coordinated and communicate price quotes, terms of sales,

delivery dates and service obligations to buyers and ticket sellers for entertainment events.

  • Address customer inquiries via email, telephone calls or in person, providing prompt response or follow-up. Work with CEO and operation directors to develop top skills in ticket sales, service and marketing to all competition.
  • Entered new item pricing into point of sales/Auto processing system to maintain accuracy for all ticket pricing.
  • Conducted research into current trends within the marketplace to help establish pricing for the organization's products and services.
  • Provided cost estimates by documenting relevant information into job internal database to provide the best ticket price, seating location and event.

Purchasing/Buyer's Assistant

Taylor Cable Products/vertex
01.2015 - 02.2017
  • Implemented cost control measures such as bulk purchasing discounts and long-term contracts to maximize profitability.
  • Review and source purchase requisition orders for low inventory. Run all open alert parts requisition data reports.
  • Minimized risks associated with fluctuating exchange rates by closely monitoring currency markets and adjusting procurement strategies accordingly.
  • Purchase outside labor materials from various vendors based off year to date usage.
  • Coordinated international purchasing activities, navigating complex import regulations to ensure compliance with local laws and customs requirements.
  • Streamlined procurement processes, resulting in shorter lead times and improved inventory management.
  • Create monthly material data spread sheets for low are out of stock product.
  • Interact with suppliers on product, materials and price break to optimize cost and savings.
  • Research purchasing quality products and materials.
  • Create monthly price change and adjustment roll ups based off variances caused by fluctuations in purchase price.
  • Demonstrated monthly cycle count, review and updated daily raw material reports

Education

Bachelor's degree - Graphic Design

Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City, MO
01.2022

BBA - Acquisition and Contract Management

Brooksville - Hernando State College
Brooksville, FL
01.1992

Skills

  • Manufacturing Process Improvement
  • Customer Service
  • Research Skills
  • Customer Support
  • Strong Analytical Abilities
  • Invoice Processing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Accounting
  • Billing and Invoicing
  • Records Research
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Adaptation
  • Accurate data entry
  • HIPAA Compliance Understanding

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • QuickBooks
  • Reconsolidation
  • Office Billing
  • Excell Exporting

Timeline

SR Billing Specialist

Lineage Mailing Services
03.2024 - Current

Billing Coordinator

Lippert Mechanical
10.2021 - 03.2024

Purchasing Clerk1

Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU)
07.2020 - 10.2021

Web Content Writer/Senior Purchasing Specialist

Goody Tickets
02.2017 - 07.2020

Purchasing/Buyer's Assistant

Taylor Cable Products/vertex
01.2015 - 02.2017

Bachelor's degree - Graphic Design

Kansas City Art Institute

BBA - Acquisition and Contract Management

Brooksville - Hernando State College
Jo Anna Riley