Jorge Cerna
Chicago,IL
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Analyst (SaaS)
Relativity
Chicago, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Proficient in guiding and training new team members in billing analysis procedures, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Deal Desk, Revenue operations to gather and verify billing information.
- Prepared and reviewed complex billing invoices for accuracy and adherence to client contracts and pricing agreements.
- Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
- Resolved billing inquiries and issues from clients and internal teams in a timely and professional manner.
Legal Billing Specialist (Law Firm)
Cornerstone Research
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with attorneys and support staff to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
- Processed and prepared LEDES invoices in compliance with firm policies and client guidelines.
- Verified accuracy of billing data, including time entries, expenses, and rates.
- Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
Treasury Analysts - Cash Applications (SaaS)
Trustwave
Chicago, United States
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Trained and mentored new team members on Accounts receivable, Billing and Cash application systems.
- Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experienced with popular accounting software such as NetSuite, Aderant, SFDC, Intacct, Zuora.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with internal teams, customers, and financial institutions.
- Proficient in accurately and efficiently applying cash receipts to customer accounts.
- Experienced in reconciling discrepancies between received payments and outstanding invoices.
Education
Financial Analysis And Reporting Certificate - Finance
10.2024
GED -
2014
Skills
- Financial Analysis: Strong analytical skills to perform in-depth analysis of financial and billing data
- Data Management and Reporting: Skilled in generating accurate and timely reports, utilizing tools like Microsoft Excel and Tableau
- Problem-solving: Ability to analyze root causes, propose solutions, and implement corrective actions to prevent future financial and billing problems
- Billing and Financial Systems Proficiency: Excel, Salesforce, NetSuite, Aderant, Intacct, Tableau, and Zuora
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Extensive experience in generating and managing Invoicing and month-end procedures accurately and efficiently
Timeline
Billing Analyst (SaaS) - Relativity
10.2022 - Current
Legal Billing Specialist (Law Firm) - Cornerstone Research
06.2022 - 09.2022
Treasury Analysts - Cash Applications (SaaS) - Trustwave
11.2020 - 04.2022
Coursera - Financial Analysis And Reporting Certificate, Finance
University of Illinois At Chicago - GED,