Michele Cummings
Brick
Summary
Results-driven individual with expertise in accounts receivable, account reconciliation, and revenue cycle management. Committed to enhancing financial accuracy and streamlining processes to ensure timely payments and support team success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
CSI Group LLC
Wall Township
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared monthly financial statements and reports to provide management with insights for decision-making.
- Reconciled bank statements with company records regularly.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely payments and accurate cash flow management.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline data entry and reporting tasks.
- Supported team members by providing training on accounting procedures and policies.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
- Managed accounts receivable activities such as invoicing customers, applying payments received, monitoring customer balances.
- Processed and analyzed large amounts of financial data using balance sheets and profit and loss reports to support financial accuracy and reporting.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new accounting systems and software.
Medical Office Manager
Central Jersey Surgery Center
Eatontown
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Developed and implemented staff training programs that enhanced office personnel's skills and performance.
- Streamlined billing processes to improve revenue cycle management.
- Resolved patient inquiries and concerns with professionalism and care.
- Supervised patient billing, collection, and financial counseling, ensuring accurate cash posting and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the front desk area to ensure efficient flow of patients through check-in and checkout processes.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to verify coverage of services rendered.
- Trained new staff on office procedures, software programs and customer service protocols.
- Reviewed employee time sheets for accuracy before submitting them for payroll processing.
- Managed accounts receivable, facilitating timely payments from insurance companies and patients to support practice revenue.
Medical Collections Specialist
Shore Outpatient Surgicenter
Lakewood
06.2016 - 09.2021
- Managed patient accounts and resolved billing inquiries efficiently.
- Monitored accounts receivable aging reports to identify and address overdue accounts.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to verify and ensure accurate insurance coverage details.
- Verified accuracy of invoices prior to submitting them for payment processing.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline billing procedures effectively.
- Researched and resolved customer inquiries concerning billing disputes to maintain satisfaction.
- Conducted research to resolve discrepancies in billing statements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Long Branch High School
Long Branch, NJSkills
- Accounts Receivable
- Account reconciliation
- Revenue cycle management
- Discrepancy resolution
- Accounting software
Timeline
Staff Accountant
CSI Group LLC
10.2022 - Current
Medical Office Manager
Central Jersey Surgery Center
09.2021 - 10.2022
Medical Collections Specialist
Shore Outpatient Surgicenter
06.2016 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Long Branch High School