JULIA BANKS
Marietta,GA
Summary
Accounts Receivable Manager offering strength in account reconciliation and invoice collections. Superb communicator addresses delinquent payments with tact and diplomacy. Successful in managing staff of employees. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGER
LIVESTORIES
10.2022 - Current
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
Reduced DSO by 2 days. - Prepared bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
- Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues.
- Processed incoming payments in accordance with established financial policies.
- Updated aging reports based on daily audits.
- Completed daily process adjustments to maintain accuracy.
- Resolved valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGER
CANNON SECURITY
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed team of 24 to ensured that collection goals were met.
- Prepared bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits
- Increased cash flow by 10% monthly.
- Maintain and improve sustained cash flow through diligent and aggressive monitoring of customer accounts.
- Reconciliation of customer aging and coordinate audit requests.
- Prepare customer and vendor credit applications and access payment portals.
- Oversee month-end closing activities and reporting for A/R.
- Prepare weekly payment schedules and cash flow requirements.
- Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/ACCOUNT PAYABLES MANAGER
FUSION CONNECTION, LLC
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed all aspects of A/P process to include purchase orders, receipts, invoice matching and GL coding, invoice posting into system accurately and timely.
- Prepared bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits.
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Improved DSO by 30%.
AR/AP MANAGER
US SECURITY ASSOCIATES
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGER
THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATORS
10.2005 - 01.2016
- Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues.
- Processed incoming payments in accordance with established financial policies.
- Resolved valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
- Posted revenues by verifying and entering transactions from lock box and local deposits.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
Supervisor
KAISER PERMANENTE
03.1998 - 10.2005
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESSS
UNIVERSITY OF PHENOX
Arizona2007
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS WITH A - BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS
UNIVERSITY OF PHENOX
Arizona2005
Skills
CAREER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Internal Controls and Reporting Systems
- Collections Actions
- Business Activity Tracking
- Staff Management
- Market Condition Analysis
- Financial Records and Reporting
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Aging Report Creation
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Billing and Collections
- GAAP Compliance
- AR Reporting
- Journal Updates
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 23 staff members.
- Documented and resolve collection issues which led to reducing DSO by 2 days.
Certification
- CM - Certified Manager Certification
- ARM - Accredited Receivables Manager
Timeline
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGER
LIVESTORIES
10.2022 - Current
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGER
CANNON SECURITY
10.2020 - 01.2022
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/ACCOUNT PAYABLES MANAGER
FUSION CONNECTION, LLC
10.2019 - 10.2020
AR/AP MANAGER
US SECURITY ASSOCIATES
01.2016 - 10.2019
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGER
THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATORS
10.2005 - 01.2016
Supervisor
KAISER PERMANENTE
03.1998 - 10.2005
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESSS
UNIVERSITY OF PHENOX
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS WITH A - BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS
UNIVERSITY OF PHENOX
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