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KAT TRAN

KAT TRAN

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Organized Senior Accounts Receivables, Credits & Collections and Bookkeeper with [11] years of experience and extensive expertise in Fashion & Real Estate Industries. Knowledgeable about QuickBooks with commitment to efficiency, accuracy and modernization. Distinguished history of excellent and meticulous bookkeeping.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Senior Bookkeeper, Office Manager

STAYBK.NYC
09.2020 - 10.2021
  • Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.

Senior Real Estate Bookkeeper

NOOKLYN.COM
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Ensured timely rent collections by closely tracking tenant payments and promptly addressing overdue balances.
  • Supported leasing efforts through timely calculation of rent adjustments, security deposit refunds, and other related charges.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.

A/R Business & Logistics Manager

YUMI KIM
08.2016 - 01.2017
  • Created effective communication channels between warehouse staff, management, and customers to address concerns promptly and maintain smooth operations.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to meet deadlines for special orders or expedited shipments, ensuring customer satisfaction through prompt service.
  • Managed and processed invoices, purchase orders, sales orders expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions.
  • Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
  • Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.

A/R Credit & Collections Manager

ICERBRANDS.COM
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Developed customized payment plans for financially distressed customers, enabling successful debt recovery while maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Increased recoveries by negotiating favorable repayment terms for clients and customers,
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address customer disputes and resolve billing issues promptly.
  • Created daily and weekly cash reports for accounting management.
  • Managed and processed invoices, purchase orders, sales orders expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.

A/R Credit & Collections

MILLY.COM
12.2014 - 03.2016
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by effectively resolving complex customer issues related to billing disputes and account discrepancies, leading to improved customer satisfaction levels and reduced resolution times.
  • Managed and processed invoices, purchase orders, sales orders expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions.
  • Contacted customers to discuss late payments, options for remitting open invoices, negotiated payment installment plans

A/R Credit & Collections, Sales, Tech Support

YUMI KIM
New York, NY
10.2010 - 11.2013
  • Reduced outstanding account balances through diligent follow-up on past due invoices.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with vendors, sales team, production, warehouse team for payment ship approval status, inventory management, ensuring accurate and timely order fulfillment.
  • Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.

Education

No Degree - Accounting

Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY
08.2011
  • [3.5] GPA
  • Accounting Major

GED -

Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY
03.2006

Skills

  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Bookkeeping Procedures
  • Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
  • Cash Flow and Reconciliation
  • Check Printing
  • Credits & Collections
  • Data Entry
  • Expense Tracking
  • Financial Reporting
  • Income Statements
  • Inventory Control Management
  • Invoice Processing
  • Journal Entries
  • Month-End and Year-End Closings
  • Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, Word
  • Office Operations
  • Payroll Preparation and Processing
  • Profit and Loss Statements
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Quickbooks
  • Spreadsheets
  • Tax Preparation
  • Wages and Salary

Additional Information

Strong Analytical, Adaptive Learning Skills, Creative, Logical & Strategic Problem Solving Skills, Multi-tasker, Team Player, Email & Phone Etiquette Skills, Exceptional Customer Service & Organizational OCD Skills, Tech Savvy.


Typing Speed: 60-65 wpm

Reading Speed: 500 wpm


IQ level of 140 Intelligently Gifted & Talented

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software

QuickBooks

Activate

Bluecherry

SalesForce

SAP

Simparel

LogMeIn, TeamViewer

Business Social Apps: Meet, Slack, Telegram, WeChat, WhatsApp, ZenDesk, Zoom

Google: Calendar, Chat, Drive, Excel, Gmail, Word, Voice

Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, Word

Windows: 95/98/00/XP/10/11

Adobe: Acrobat, Photoshop, Reader, Sign

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeContract Work

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsCompany Culture401k matchPaid time off4-day work weekTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork from home option

Timeline

Senior Bookkeeper, Office Manager - STAYBK.NYC
09.2020 - 10.2021
Senior Real Estate Bookkeeper - NOOKLYN.COM
07.2019 - 03.2020
A/R Business & Logistics Manager - YUMI KIM
08.2016 - 01.2017
A/R Credit & Collections Manager - ICERBRANDS.COM
03.2016 - 08.2016
A/R Credit & Collections - MILLY.COM
12.2014 - 03.2016
A/R Credit & Collections, Sales, Tech Support - YUMI KIM
10.2010 - 11.2013
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York - No Degree, Accounting
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York - GED,
KAT TRAN