Melanie Noble-Beierschmitt
Racine,WI
Summary
Highly driven Finance/Accounting professional, with a history of developing team proficiency in a change management environment. Experienced in using software improvements to enhance team productivity through process change or IT integration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AR Manager
Modine Manufacturing Company
05.2023 - Current
- Decreased past due AR receivables to under 10% goal by FYE through credit card PCI compliance update, efficient account reassignments, close collaboration with operations team.
- Achieved improved overall cash management by implementing robust accounts receivable policies and procedures including updated reporting.
- Established strong relationships with clients through open communication channels, resulting in better payment adherence.
- Redefined customer credit account process to allow for a more comprehensive credit review per legal entity.
Sr. AR Manager
Halo Branded Solutions
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Developed process training and development for full system wide ERP implementation. Including UAT testing, SOP documentation, training the trainer, and go-live support.
- Managed a team of 90 domestic and international AR professionals including: credit, collection, cash specialists, team leads, and supervisors.
- Implemented automated functions with internal and third party providers to apply cash, automate dunning procedures, and reduce fraudulent transactions resulting in reduced headcount, increased accuracy, and reduced corporate risk.
- Reviewed and implemented updated AR and cross-functional department policies to adhere to SOX compliance and audit requirement standards.
- Introduced staff accountability through setting metrics standards and developing performance tracking/reporting throughout each department.
Financial Credit Analyst Supervisor
W.W. Grainger Inc.
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Developed processes and procedures to implement the newly created centralized shared services credit analyst team.
- Approved credit analysis of all customers up to $500K CL team member accounts as assigned.
- Reviewed and implemented updated department policies: including handing accounts in bankruptcy, SOA workflow, system usage, SharePoint enhancements, etc.
- Member of the CI team to create AI/BOT processes to gain efficiencies in both credit and collection.
- Conducted training and development to all (30) credit team members relating to financial statement analysis, customer hierarchy, updated bankruptcy processes, business entity identification, DNB, Sales force, etc.
A/R Financial Credit Analyst and Collections Supervisor
Hufcor Inc.
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Financial statement analysis to determine appropriate risk level of potential distributors for foreign and domestic entities.
- Processed daily cash deposits and reconciled to bank statements, with daily G/L account reconciliation for cash and accounts receivables.
- Provided and supervised all collection activity for corporate AR and remote locations.
- Managed audit documentation and worked with external audit professionals relating to all aspects of A/R, credit and collections.
- Monthly Global report creation with reconciliation to balance sheet.
- Led project to take all A/R, credit and collection functionality paperless. Developed database for all distributor credit files using SharePoint; creating an updated review system for all credit limit maintenance.
FSCM TPM Supervisor
Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
04.2015 - 02.2017
- Led implementation of Trade Promotion Management for NA Shared Services. Involved working with segment finance leaders at each divisional business to determine best practices for overall streamlined process and reporting.
- Analysis of data related to program/rebate contractual and co-op items to determine proper accrual basis and settlement.
- Supervised processing of G/L credits and debits to assist in monthly close.
- Forecasted measurements of team activity to meet and improve SLA metrics for overall reduction of A/R month end balances.
Financial Credit Analyst Supervisor
Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
03.2010 - 03.2015
- Supervised a team of three credit specialists.
- Analyzed credit scores to determine borrowers' creditworthiness.
- Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit.
Claims Representative
Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
06.2007 - 03.2010
- Reviewed VBA/Contracts/Routing Guides/Proof of Deliveries/Purchase Orders to determine validity of customer payment deductions.
- Created credit memo or direct bill invoicing based on research findings (credit and rebills).
- Trained new employees on department processes and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting With CPA Bridge
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL06.2001
Skills
- Team Development
- Change Management
- Financial Credit Risk Analysis
- SOX Compliance
- High Proficiency Excel
- Multiple ERP Systems: SAP, Quickbooks, M3
- Multiple Global Credit Service Agency Reporting
- Multiple Collection Modules
- Process Improvements/ERP Implementation
- Database Indexing/Reporting
- Network/Web Services
Certification
LSS Green Belt Certified October 2019
Timeline
AR Manager
Modine Manufacturing Company
05.2023 - Current
Sr. AR Manager
Halo Branded Solutions
04.2019 - 05.2023
Financial Credit Analyst Supervisor
W.W. Grainger Inc.
10.2017 - 04.2019
A/R Financial Credit Analyst and Collections Supervisor
Hufcor Inc.
02.2017 - 10.2017
FSCM TPM Supervisor
Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
04.2015 - 02.2017
Financial Credit Analyst Supervisor
Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
03.2010 - 03.2015
Claims Representative
Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
06.2007 - 03.2010
Master of Science - Accounting With CPA Bridge
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Northern Illinois University
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