Joseph Anderson
Beacon Falls,CT
Summary
Experienced finance professional with a strong track record in managing receivables and payables. Skilled in optimizing processes for timely payments and accurate financial records. Thrives in collaborative team environments, adept at adapting to changing needs and delivering reliable results. Proficient in accounting software, reconciliation, and financial reporting, with a keen ability to efficiently identify and resolve discrepancies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Receivable and Payable Clerk
McVac Environmental
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Reduced outstanding balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment plans with clients.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling accounts payable ledger with vendor statements monthly.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities, ensuring all transactions were accurately recorded and reported to management.
- Prepared detailed reports for both internal and external use, highlighting outstanding items, trends, and areas requiring attention or improvement.
- Improved cash flow by proactively identifying potential issues and working closely with sales teams to resolve disputes.
- Ensured timely payments from customers by maintaining accurate records and promptly sending out invoices.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Acted as a liaison between finance departments and external partners, ensuring clear communication regarding invoicing matters.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements, providing crucial insights into company performance.
- Enhanced cash application efficiency by implementing automated processes and reducing manual data entry.
- Reconciled daily cash receipts against bank deposits, maintaining accuracy of financial records and facilitating prompt identification of discrepancies.
Professional Landscaper
Anderson Landscaping
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Helping as needed with Family Landscaping business
Cash Applications Specialist
Somerset Capital
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Oversaw the organization's overall cash inflow and ensured that all financial records were up-to-date, accurate, and organized
- Collected payments and created regular reports to track all clients' financial information accurately
- Provided appropriate customer service, answering all questions and addressing all inquiries in a timely manner
Credit Analyst
Bushwick Metals LLC
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Large Focus on Accounts Receivable collecting on past due balances
- Releasing of orders hourly based on credit limits
- Assessed and made decisions concerning # of customers' credit applications, utilizing a working knowledge of specific criteria including the purpose of the application, credit viability, customer payment histories, and customer credit-worthiness
- Developed professional customer relationships that prompted customer longevity within the organization as well as acted as the catalyst for new customer relationships
- Determined the credit worthiness of individuals and companies applying for loans
- Analyzed and projected the likelihood that an individual could repay specific financial obligations based on the borrower
- Analyzed the borrower's financial and credit history, determining whether the state of the borrower's financial health and other economic conditions were favorable to repayment
Business Owner
Devon Shoe
05.2014 - 05.2016
Credit and Collections Analyst
EBP Supply Solutions
12.2004 - 05.2014
- Credit And Collections Supervisor reporting to the Credit Manager
- Accounts Receivable responsible for 5000 +/- accounts including small business and contact accounts
- Contacting Customers to resolve past due balances and processing payments
- Preparing and sending out AR reports to senior Management
- Preparing for Month end and year end closings
- Working Closely with sales team to resolve issues, also visiting accounts
Education
High School Diploma -
Jonathan Law High School
Milford, CT06.1980
Skills
- Cash Application
- Billing
- Accounting
- Microsoft Word
- Supervising
- Customer Service
- Account Reconciliation
- Credit Analysis
- Team Work
- Accounts Payable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Payroll
- Accounts Receivable
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US
- Title: Credit Analyst
Certification
Paralegal
Timeline
Accounts Receivable and Payable Clerk
McVac Environmental
01.2023 - 09.2024
Professional Landscaper
Anderson Landscaping
02.2019 - 01.2023
Cash Applications Specialist
Somerset Capital
11.2018 - 02.2019
Credit Analyst
Bushwick Metals LLC
05.2016 - 09.2018
Business Owner
Devon Shoe
05.2014 - 05.2016
Credit and Collections Analyst
EBP Supply Solutions
12.2004 - 05.2014
Paralegal
High School Diploma -
Jonathan Law High School
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