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Kelli Lawrence

Kelli Lawrence

Bella Vista,AR

Summary

Finance professional with focus on accounts receivable management and team leadership. Known for implementing effective credit policies and enhancing collection processes. Valued for strong collaborative skills and ability to adapt to changing business needs. Proficient in financial analysis and customer relations.


Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SUPERVISOR

Assembled Products LLC
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed over 400 accounts worth around $1.5 Million while supervising team of two accounting specialists.
  • Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled daily, provide a daily financial summary to executive leaders while adhering to established GAAP accounting procedures.
  • Managed a team of accounts receivable specialist, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
  • Reduced invoice disputes by establishing clear invoicing guidelines and protocols for the team.
  • Provided exceptional support during annual audits by maintaining organized records and facilitating information requests from external auditors efficiently.
  • Improved cash flow by implementing efficient accounts receivable processes and reducing outstanding balances.
  • Conducted monthly account reviews to identify potential issues and maintain healthy aging reports.
  • Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
  • Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
  • Updated aging reports based on daily audits.
  • Resolved complaints from clients and customers and fielded overall company reviews.
  • Negotiated payment plans with delinquent customers, preserving long-term business relationships while recovering outstanding funds.
  • Resolved accounts with late or skipped payments by contacting account holders or delegating to accounts receivable clerks.
  • Implemented stringent follow-up procedures for overdue payments, resulting in faster collection rates. Have collected over $850,000 in past 6 months on items over 60 days plus.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing regular training on accounting software and tools.

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Earth Science Laboratories
05.2022 - 05.2024
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Southware.
  • Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports.
  • Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
  • Increased efficiency in accounts payable and receivable management, reducing processing time and minimizing errors.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Improved financial accuracy by performing detailed account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
  • Established effective communication channels with vendors and customers to resolve outstanding issues timely manner.
  • Streamlined accounting processes for efficiency, implementing automation tools and software solutions.
  • Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
  • Maintained GAAP policies, State/Federal funding and billing regulations, and agency policies.
  • Coached, trained, and delegated tasks to 3 team members to meet specific department goals.

GOLF OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Bella Vista Property Owners Association
07.2019 - 10.2022
    • Managed operations and employees across seven golf courses, maintaining positive relationships between facilities, members, golfers, and guests
    • Implemented a new automated scheduling process for 140+ groups of 3.2K players for tournaments, reducing departmental labor costs by over 50%
    • Coordinated recruitment and hiring efforts and facilitated training sessions for staff on customer service, safety protocols, and club rules
    • Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas of operational improvements
    • Audited Golf Tournament accounts and Handicap account and compared them to budgets

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Sunshine School & Development Center
09.2018 - 07.2019
    • Served as Financial Lead, support, and backup Director to Director of Finance and Facilities
    • Maintained GAAP policies, State/Federal funding and billing regulations, and agency policies
    • Managed accounts payable, ensuring requests were properly submitted, processed, and coded
    • Processed billing for fee-based services, monitored account status, and prepared third-party insurance service billing and subsequent Medicaid service billing
    • Processed payroll for 500+ team members using ADP, ensuring accuracy of approved time sheets and deduction of all garnishments
    • Identified billing discrepancies and successfully recovered $100K in incorrectly bulled Medicare charges
    • Prepared bank deposits and weekly Medicaid/insurance billing, oversaw restricted grant funds worksheets, tracked state fund utilization, and processed 1099 forms

OFFICE MANAGER

Read Business Forms, LLC
12.2005 - 12.2017
  • Managed all administrative functions, AR/AP, billing, financial statements, bookkeeping, internal controls, general ledger, quarterly taxes, expenses, budgets, and cash accountability.
  • Supervised daily operations, including customer service, advertising, creative design, proposal development, new products, troubleshooting, and liaison & logistics coordination.

Education

Associate degree - Business Administration, Accounting & Information Systems

Drury University
Springfield, MO
05.2020

Skills

  • Leadership Development
  • Invoice Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Cash Application Management
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Audit Assistance
  • Credit Risk Management
  • Proficient in SAP
  • Debt Recovery Management
  • GAAP Compliance Specialist
  • Accounts Receivable Management
  • Collections Management Experience
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Financial Reporting Reconciliation and Accuracy
  • Efficient Transaction Processing
  • All A/P and A/R Facets
  • MS office suite
  • Syteline, Southware
  • Zeus, Ariba, Coupa and Service Channel Expertise
  • Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Administration and operations

Professional Expertise

Detail-oriented team player with 20+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. Proven ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met for Controllers and customers within the organization., Receivables/Payables, Non-Profit Accounting, Cost Accounting, Payroll, Tax Preparation, Audits, Collections, Reporting & Analysis, Reconciliation, GAAP Compliance, Expense Tracking, Business Operations Leadership, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), ADP, QuickBooks, Sage Peachtree, E-Quantum, ERP Distribution Software, Syteline, Southware, Coupa, ARIBA, ZUES, Service Channel

Profile Snapshot

Client billing queries, expense reporting, payment processing, reconciling accounts, discrepancy resolution, tracking overdue payments, maintaining general ledger, reconciling bank statements, and managing vendor billing., Processing in accordance with contracts and timesheets, maintaining accurate records, generating reports, and staying up to date on tax regulations and compliance requirements., Manages accounting and ERP software, payroll systems, and agency management software that manages client data and streamlines processes and reporting.

Timeline

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SUPERVISOR

Assembled Products LLC
06.2024 - Current

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Earth Science Laboratories
05.2022 - 05.2024

GOLF OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Bella Vista Property Owners Association
07.2019 - 10.2022

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Sunshine School & Development Center
09.2018 - 07.2019

OFFICE MANAGER

Read Business Forms, LLC
12.2005 - 12.2017

Associate degree - Business Administration, Accounting & Information Systems

Drury University

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