Katherine Leibow
Mckinney,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Sr. AR Specialist with over 10 years of experience in financial and administrative roles. Expertise in account reconciliation and client communication, with a strong history of resolving discrepancies and streamlining processes to enhance efficiency. Broad background in customer service, order entry, and operations contributes to a comprehensive understanding of improving customer experiences and internal workflows.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. AR Specialist
Trident Products
Sherman, TX
07.2024 - 08.2026
- Monitored overdue accounts and initiated collection efforts.
- Investigated billing discrepancies and implemented solutions to resolve concerns and prevent recurrence.
- Communicated with clients to resolve billing discrepancies promptly.
- Processed payments, refunds and adjustments to customer accounts.
- Reviewed and verified accuracy of invoices and account balances.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding their account status or payment history.
- Monitored unapplied cash balances and identified potential write-offs to mitigate bad debt exposure.
- Assisted in month-end closing process
SR AR Specialist
Acre Security Americas
Plano, TX
07.2014 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with the finance team to streamline invoicing procedures, enhancing accuracy and reducing processing time.
- Reviewed credit applications and assessed customer creditworthiness
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding their account status or payment history.
- Kept accounts receivable tracking database current with relevant client information, collection, and billing progress.
- Researched past-due accounts and initiated collection efforts
- Reconciled discrepancies between customer payments and invoices due.
- Performed accounts receivable functions, managed cash receipts posting, updated cash flow reports, and researched chargebacks and write-offs for effective financial tracking.
- Investigated billing discrepancies and implemented solutions, resolving concerns and preventing recurrence.
- Developed strong working relationships with internal stakeholders such as Sales, C suite Officers and Tax Departments.
- Subject Matter Expert - ERP conversion and implementation
- Provided administrative support
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain optimal stock for production needs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for reliable sourcing.
- Prepared purchase orders according to specified requirements.
- Investigated discrepancies between invoices received from suppliers and actual delivered goods.
- Collaborated closely with other departments such as Logistics and Shipping in order to coordinate deliveries.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Respiratory Therapy
Collin College
McKinney, TXSkills
- Accounts receivable management
- Invoicing and Special Project Billing
- Billing dispute resolution
- Financial analysis
- ERP system implementation-
- Customer relationship management
- Purchasing
- Administrative Support to CFO and Ops Manager
Timeline
Sr. AR Specialist
Trident Products
07.2024 - 08.2026
SR AR Specialist
Acre Security Americas
07.2014 - 04.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Respiratory Therapy
Collin College