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KATHY JEAN

Coral Springs,FL

Summary

Dedicated Accounting Professional with a proven track record of driving operational improvements to support organizational objectives. Skilled in managing day-to-day accounting operations, payroll processing, and HR administration. A strategic thinker with excellent planning, leadership, and decision-making abilities. - Skills - Strategic Planning - Operations Management - Payroll Processing - HR Administration - Accounts Payable/Receivable - Financial Reconciliation - Vendor Management - Customer Service - Microsoft Excel - QuickBooks - Experience Concert Golf | Accounting Manager

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

12.2021 - Current
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department, including payroll processing, HR administration, and accounts payable
  • Efficiently manage AP and clerical HR operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing
  • Implement electronic onboarding for new hires, pay rate changes, and employee terminations
  • Streamline weekly check runs and vendor payments, maintaining meticulous records.

Accounts Receivable Manager

Vesta Property Services
04.2020 - 12.2021
  • Managed Accounts Receivables for 54 properties, ensuring timely collection of assessments
  • Implemented new collection processes, reducing late notices and improving fee processing
  • Handled monthly/quarterly payments through various channels, including lockbox and ACH
  • Responded to homeowner inquiries, processed expense reports, and assisted with month-end reconciliation.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Bluegreen Vacations
10.2018 - 04.2020
  • Posted owners' payments promptly, reconciled accounts, and processed refunds
  • Managed ACH, Lockbox, and credit card processing, along with bonus time reservations
  • Reconciled bonus time taxes and charges, contributing to accurate financial reporting.

Collections Specialist

Vertex Water Features
11.2016 - 08.2018
  • Successfully decreased accounts receivable from 89K to 20K in the first five months
  • Managed daily collection efforts, processed payments and refunds, and resolved billing issues
  • Utilized MS Office Excel and QuickBooks for reporting and reconciliation
  • Exclusive Property Management | Accounts Receivable/Payable

11.2015 - 10.2016
  • Maintained up-to-date billing through TOPS system and organized unit owner files
  • Handled daily postings through Lockbox, processed invoices, and communicated with stakeholders
  • Efficiently coded, posted, and paid vendor invoices for three communities.

Student Account Representative

Kaplan
02.2009 - 04.2015
  • Executed over 100 calls per day, negotiated credit extensions, and generated payments
  • Managed administrative functions for assigned accounts, recorded changes, and advised clients on debt repayment.

Education

Bachelor - Accounting

Liberty University

Associates of Applied Science - Business Administration

Kaplan University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Skills

  • Supervision and leadership
  • Decision-Making
  • Quality Assurance
  • Organizational Skills
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Attention to Detail
  • Microsoft Word
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

12.2021 - Current

Accounts Receivable Manager

Vesta Property Services
04.2020 - 12.2021

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Bluegreen Vacations
10.2018 - 04.2020

Collections Specialist

Vertex Water Features
11.2016 - 08.2018

11.2015 - 10.2016

Student Account Representative

Kaplan
02.2009 - 04.2015

Bachelor - Accounting

Liberty University

Associates of Applied Science - Business Administration

Kaplan University
KATHY JEAN