Lauren Phelps
Woodbury Heights,NJ
Summary
Experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist with expertise in managing all aspects of accounts receivable in a fast-paced environment. Efficiently tracks payments, resolves billing discrepancies, and prepares accurate account statements. Demonstrates the ability to handle high volume workloads while maintaining attention to detail and providing exceptional customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accounting Specialist
OnLocation
Mt. Laurel, NJ
03.2024 - Current
- Effectively managed fixed asset tracking system including recording acquisitions, disposals, depreciation calculations, and reconciling asset values with general ledger balances periodically.
- Maintained effective working relationships with external vendors by resolving disputes professionally while safeguarding company interests.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by performing reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and maintaining updated records.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and accurate cash flow management.
- Supported month-end closing activities by completing tasks accurately within tight deadlines, ensuring timely reporting of financial results.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Streamlined payroll processing by implementing efficient data entry and verification techniques.
- Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Dermatology Center of Washington Township
10.2018 - 03.2024
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue payments.
- Enhanced cash flow by ensuring timely invoicing, payment application, and account reconciliation.
- Maintained accurate financial records with meticulous attention to detail in data entry and account management.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports
- Familiar with ICD-10 CPT coding, insurance platforms including Navinet, Availity & Pear. CMS Medicare billing
- Auditing claims for accuracy and coding proficiency
Receptionist
Dermatology Center of Washington Township
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Confirmed insurance plans were active and verified patient information was correct
- Looked up patient insurance eligibility as well as entered referrals
- Answered phones and scheduled appointments
- Checked out patients and collected copays, deductibles, and coinsurances
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with patients, and updated patients records
Payroll Clerk
John Eddis Construction
06.2007 - 01.2012
- Collecting payroll data and timesheets
- Update employee records with changes in benefits or job titles
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gateway Regional High School
Woodbury Heights, NJ06.2007
Skills
- Payment Management
- Payment Posting
- Cash Application
- Audit Procedures
- Financial Reporting
- Claims Processing
- Collections
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Data Entry
- Accounts receivable
- Bank reconciliations
- Payroll processing
- Accounts payable
- Credit analysis
- Financial planning
Timeline
Financial Accounting Specialist
OnLocation
03.2024 - Current
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Dermatology Center of Washington Township
10.2018 - 03.2024
Receptionist
Dermatology Center of Washington Township
04.2017 - 10.2018
Payroll Clerk
John Eddis Construction
06.2007 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Gateway Regional High School