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LaChandra Jones

LaChandra Jones

Accounts Payable Specialists
Atlanta,GA

Summary

Dynamic and motivated professional with a proven record of generating and building relationships, managing projects from concept to completion, and coaching individuals to success. Accomplished Accounts Payable Specialists with a high degree of professionalism and strong problem resolution capabilities. Proficient at vendor management and thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments. Skilled in building cross functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and making critical decisions during challenges. Adaptable and transformational leader with an ability to work independently and developing opportunities that further establish organizational goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Specialist

YMCA Of Metro Atlanta
07.2021 - Current
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
  • Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
  • Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Managed invoices for new materials and parts.
  • Updated accounting ledgers and journals to balance statements and maintain consistent records.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.

Accounts Payable Specialist

LogistiCare
09.2009 - 06.2020
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
  • Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
  • Used advanced software skills to produce high-quality documents, reports and presentations.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.

Medicaid Billing Lead

LogistiCare
03.2007 - 09.2009
  • Oversaw financial operations, producing invoices, processing payments and preparing deposits.
  • Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
  • Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Provided excellent customer service, developing and maintaining client relationships.
  • Monitored customer accounts to identify and rectify billing issues.
  • Developed and implemented improvements to billing system to maximize efficiency, reduce delinquency and increase accuracy.
  • Worked effectively with medical payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances to obtain timely and accurate payments.
  • Reviewed and reconciled customer accounts to manage accuracy of payments.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.

Medicaid Billing Specialist

LogistiCare
07.2003 - 03.2007
  • Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
  • Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
  • Audited and corrected billing and posting documents for accuracy.
  • Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
  • Collaborated with customers to resolve disputes.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer payments.
  • Utilized various software programs to process customer payments.
  • Generated monthly billing and posting reports for management review.
  • Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
  • Processed vendor and supplier payments on weekly basis.

Education

High School Diploma -

Frederick Douglass High School
Atlanta, GA
06.1994

Skills

  • Vendor Relations
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Records Coordination
  • SGA technology
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Invoice Processing
  • Accounting Techniques
  • Payment Processing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
  • Critical Thinking
  • Effective Planning
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Time Management
  • Month-End Closings
  • Vendor Engagement
  • Data Entry and 10-Key

Timeline

Accounts Payable Specialist

YMCA Of Metro Atlanta
07.2021 - Current

Accounts Payable Specialist

LogistiCare
09.2009 - 06.2020

Medicaid Billing Lead

LogistiCare
03.2007 - 09.2009

Medicaid Billing Specialist

LogistiCare
07.2003 - 03.2007

High School Diploma -

Frederick Douglass High School

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