Kim Jones
Henrico
Summary
Experienced finance professional prepared for role, bringing robust understanding of financial reconciliation processes and transaction review. Known for consistent accuracy and efficiency in resolving discrepancies, contributing to streamlined financial operations. Valued for collaborative approach and adaptability, ensuring reliable support to team objectives and dynamic business needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
HCA Parallon
05.2021 - Current
- Financial Reporting & General Ledger:
- Reconciled bank accounts, balance, and sub-ledgers to ensure accuracy.
- Accurately state reconciling items and investigate proper accounting transactions to clear them off the account.
- Aid in educating the SSC staff on the issues that are causing reconciling items to remain in the clearing accounts and ensure that privileged and/or proprietary information is adequately safeguarded against disclosure.
- Contacting banks, treasury and insurance companies via provider portals to ensure payments were routed properly.
- Reviewing EOBs to understand payment details.
- Identifying and resolving claim discrepancies.
- Ensuring accurate medical coding for claims.
- Rerouting payments for processing to managing accounts receivable.
- Month-End Close & Analysis:
- Assisted with the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all deadlines were met.
- Performed detailed account analysis and variance analysis to support financial reporting.
Staff Accountant
Robert Half/HCA Parallon
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Please see above.
Accounts Receivable Representative
Livewire, LLC
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Invoicing & Billing
- Processed and issued accurate invoices for clients, ensuring prompt delivery.
- Streamlined invoicing system, increasing efficiency by 30% and reducing late payments.
- Processed invoices monthly, ensuring on-time payment.
- Resolved complex vendor billing issues, improving vendor communication.
- Supported annual financial audits by providing complete and accurate AR/AP documentation.
- Collections & Recovery
- Collected payments via cash, check, and net banking, managing diverse payment methods.
- Managed overdue accounts, successfully recovering 80% of outstanding balances within 60 days.
- Negotiated payment plans with clients, improving cash flow and reducing bad debt.
Accounts Payable Representative
Johnson & Johnson
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Core Responsibilities & Achievements
- Serviced a high-volume of vendor invoices ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, and payment processing.
- Reconciled vendor statements and resolved discrepancies, reducing aged payables.
- Executed prompt payments via check, ACH, and electronic transfers, maintaining strong vendor relations.
- Collaborated with Purchasing/Operations to resolve PO discrepancies and improve workflow.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities, journal entries, and general ledger support.
- Respond to all accounts payable, procurement and account setup from vendors and affiliates.
- Collaborated with Purchasing/Operations to resolve PO discrepancies and improve workflow.
- Troubleshot new vendor account issues, vendor account maintenance, purchase order errors and reconciliation, invoices, credit/debit memo, etc.
- Communicate with various areas for appropriate options for resolution in a prompt manner.
Education
No Degree - Accounting
Mercer County College
TrentonNo Degree - Accounting
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJHigh School Diploma -
New Brunswick High School
New Brunswick, NJ06.1985
Skills
- Demonstrated expertise in SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, and Excel to streamline financial processes
- Oversaw accounts payable operations for a network of over 700 vendors
- Oversaw use and sales tax filings while cultivating strong interpersonal relationships
- Assisted teams in utilizing Excel for data analysis and reporting Supported document creation and formatting in Microsoft Word Promoted assertive communication skills in team settings
- Assisted customers in understanding truth in lending principles Supported team members in acquiring basic banking product knowledge Facilitated training sessions on lending practices
- Assisted teams in resolving conflicts through effective communication techniques Supported colleagues in identifying underlying issues to foster collaboration Facilitated discussions to promote understanding and cooperation among team members
Timeline
Staff Accountant
HCA Parallon
05.2021 - Current
Staff Accountant
Robert Half/HCA Parallon
07.2019 - 05.2021
Accounts Receivable Representative
Livewire, LLC
03.2018 - 05.2019
Accounts Payable Representative
Johnson & Johnson
03.2018 - 05.2019
No Degree - Accounting
Mercer County College
No Degree - Accounting
Middlesex County College
High School Diploma -
New Brunswick High School