Kelli Duchesne
Lowell,Massachusetts
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Manager
W. L. French Excavating
01.2023 - Current
- Lead end-to-end accounts receivable operations for project-based accounts, including billing, collections, cash application, and aging analysis to keep receivables moving.
- Partner with project managers to resolve invoice disputes, clear holds, and support faster payment turnaround.
- Develop and enforce AR policies, standard operating procedures, and internal controls to improve reconciliation accuracy and reduce write-offs.
- Supervise and train accounting staff while streamlining workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy across AR processes.
Accounts Receivable Accountant
W. L. French Excavating
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Accelerated collections and cash application for accounts receivable balances to improve timeliness of account resolution.
- Managed past-due accounts and financial inquiries, resolving issues before they escalated.
- Identified process inefficiencies and supported remediation plans to improve workflow accuracy.
- Prepared deposits, reconciliations, and account analyses to maintain clean records and support month-end close.
- Resolved coding issues, tracked recurring expenses, and prepared accrual entries to strengthen reporting accuracy.
- Trained new employees on accounting procedures and partnered with senior leaders on operating budgets and financial planning.
Accounts Payable Specialist
W. L. French Excavating
10.2016 - 04.2021
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and audit-ready.
- Processed invoices and journal entries accurately to reduce discrepancies and support timely payments.
- Contacted vendors and customers to verify information and resolve account issues promptly.
- Prepared month-end closing entries and supported detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Investigated daily variances, corrected errors, and maintained accurate bookkeeping systems.
- Streamlined time-consuming tasks for supervisors while strengthening productivity and vendor relationships.
Bartender
02.2009 - 03.2016
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Handled opening and closing duties, including sales reports, cash drawers, and inventory setup.
- Maintained secure cash drawers and reconciled daily totals at close of business.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Manager
W. L. French Excavating
01.2023 - Current
Accounts Receivable Accountant
W. L. French Excavating
04.2021 - 01.2023
Accounts Payable Specialist
W. L. French Excavating
10.2016 - 04.2021
Bartender
02.2009 - 03.2016