Nicola Bryce
1300 Old Town Road Trumbull,CT
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in the Accounting Field and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Centricity Research - 6 Mths Contract
Columbus, OH
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Maintained up-to-date customer contact information, enabling effective communication regarding account status and payment inquiries.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries about their account status or billing concerns, building strong, long-lasting relationships.
- Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
- Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
- Reduced outstanding account balances through diligent follow-up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment arrangements with clients.
Finance/Procurement Clerk-Contract
Pfizer Inc( New Haven Clinical Research Unit )
New Haven, CT
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Received, processed and track all purchase order requests from all PCRU departments
- Worked with Suppliers and Client Accounts Payable to resolve invoicing or purchase order queries
- Performed administrative activities for Finance Group (repository management, report filing, budget tracking, etc
- Communicated daily with multiple departments and ensure all inquiries were answer in a time manner
- Assisted with the creation and oversight of Clinical Trial budgets
- Built relationships with multiple vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Utilized Ariba ordering software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
New Castle Building Products
White Plains, NY
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Oversaw accounts receivable records, including invoicing,payments , and collections
- Assisted with month end Closing and Prepared general ledger account reconciliations in a accurate and timely manner
- Contacted customers concerning issues with their accounts and followed through with timely corrective measures
- Resolved customer disputes and worked with the sales team to ensure timely payments
- Processed and applied all customer payments such as Wire Transfers, ACH , Checks, Debit/Credit cards and Cash payments
- Handled customer receivable inquiries and responded in a very timely manner which included emailing customer monthly statements
- Conducted Credit checks on new clients and monitored the credit worthiness of existing clients
- Remained professional at all times an Provided exceptional customer service
Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist
Baldor Specialty Foods
The Bronx, NY
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed over 500 large accounts daily and ensured payments were being made on time with given terms
- Arranged for debt repayment or establishing repayment schedules based on customer's financial situations
- Constantly followed up with customers to ensure a quick and easy repayment process
- Built relationships with customers and understanding the business needs and responded to all inquiries in a timely manner
- Resolved unpaid balances, advising customer of necessary action steps and useful strategies for repayment
- Performed various administrative functions for assigned accounts, such as recording address changes, sorting, filing and answering correspondence
- Located and monitored overdue accounts, using aging report and an automated system
- Emailed monthly statements/ invoices to clients per request made over 150 collection calls weekly
- Assisted with Cash Application and Reconciled customers’ accounts
- Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
- Maintained high volume of calls and met demands of busy and productive group.
- Maintained accurate records of customer accounts, payments and payment plans.
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk
Ubiqus Reporting, Inc
New York, NY
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries related to invoices, payments, or account balances.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Prepared and analyzed cost impacts partnered and coordinated with teams from different functional groups
- Created , implement an managed changes associated with Accounts Payable projects
- Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
- Processed daily invoices, check requests and wire transfers of foreign and domestic currency.
- Researched and resolved invoice and payment issues for internal employees and external vendors.
Education
B.A - Accounting
Lehman College
Bronx, NYAssociate - Applied Science, Accounting
Monroe College
Bronx, NY06.2007
Skills
- Strong Organizational
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, Excel
- Adaptive Team player
- Expert in Customer Relations and Customer Service
- Effective time Management
- B2B Collections / Cash Application
- Account Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Excellent Interpersonal and Communiction
- Ariba and Sap
- Excel spreadsheets an Pivot tables
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Centricity Research - 6 Mths Contract
08.2024 - 01.2025
Finance/Procurement Clerk-Contract
Pfizer Inc( New Haven Clinical Research Unit )
11.2021 - 12.2023
Accounts Receivable Specialist
New Castle Building Products
02.2019 - 07.2021
Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist
Baldor Specialty Foods
09.2017 - 02.2019
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk
Ubiqus Reporting, Inc
06.2014 - 08.2017
B.A - Accounting
Lehman College
Associate - Applied Science, Accounting
Monroe College