Prandai Pitamber
New York,USA
Summary
Experienced accounts receivable specialist with a proven track record of efficiently and accurately managing accounts receivable. Adept at using technology to streamline processes and improve customer satisfaction. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency while reducing overdue payments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable (AR) Benefits Representative
Equity-League Benefit Funds
05.2013 - Current
- Weekly reports are reconciled with coinciding checks and posted to SIMPAL daily.
- Verify social security numbers, salaries, pension, deferral percentages, employer contributions and health rate listed on weekly reports for all actors against data programmed.
- Assist and answer inquiries via e-mail and telephone from Actor’s Equity
- Answer inquires via from companies who need information regarding reports, health rates, pension rates and 401(k) contributions.
Temporary Position/Benefits Department
Equity-League Benefit Funds
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Respond to benefit verification requests
- Input address changes in Simpal
- Scan and upload Beneficiary Designations for Pension and 401k
- Currently in training for customer service (helping members in pension, health & 401K)
Accounts Receivable Associate for Equity League Pension & Health
Robert Half Finance and Accounting
06.2012 - 10.2012
- Recorded day to day data entries which included, checks and reports for Pension & Health / 401K customers
- Make necessary adjustments, post journals entries
Bookkeeper
Public Interest Network Services, Inc
06.2009 - 04.2011
- Accounts Payable:
- Reviewed and processes all incoming vendor invoices
- Prepared cash requirements for management approval
- Printed checks
- Prepared check for various vendors upon manager signature
- Entered credit cards transaction and wire transfers
- Monthly reconciliation (bank accounts, credit cards)
- Monitored and recorded company expenses (credit card)
- Accounts Receivable:
- Collections on a daily basis (resulting in an 75% increased in AR)
- Entered and applied payments and deposits to customer accounts
- Prepared bank deposits
- Arranged for bank deposit pickup
- Applied finance charges and created credit memos
- Process credit card payments for recurring customers
- Prepared contracts for customers
- Data entry, weekly and monthly AR reports
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Wire & Wireless, LLC
09.2005 - 03.2009
- Bank reconciliation, prepared and make bank deposits, created invoices, prepared monthly reconciliation of operating accounts, record purchases
- Prepared financial statements
- Created employee/contractors timesheets
- Assisted in payroll process on a weekly basis
- Worked with accountants to make journal and adjusting entries to general ledger
- Resolved other accounting issues, in charge of accounts payable and receivable
- Prepared quarterly Sales tax
- Interacting and communicating with staff, vendors and accounting manager/consultant
- Admin/Clerical Responsibilities
- Created and organized vendors files, answered the phone, making copies, faxing, scanning documents as needed, Ordered office Supplies
Intern/Bookkeeper
New Cassel Technical Resource Center (USDOT)
01.2005 - 04.2005
- Coordinated monthly staff expenses
- Recorded purchases
- Prepared financial statements
- Assisted accountant in resolving accounting issues
- Followed up with vendors, updated training/user manuals
- Provided administrative support to senior employees and supervisors as needed
- Answered phones, organized files, faxed, scanned and made copies as needed.
Education
Associates Degree - Business Administration Accounting
Katharine Gibbs School
New York, NY01.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Canarsie High School
Brooklyn, NY01.2003
Skills
- Proficient in QuickBooks, Peachtree and other accounting softwares
- Knowledge in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Express, Internet
- Ability to multitasked and prioritize work
- Outstanding ability to work within timeframe
- Assisting Customer on a daily basis (help in resolving account issues)
Timeline
Temporary Position/Benefits Department
Equity-League Benefit Funds
07.2020 - 07.2021
Accounts Receivable (AR) Benefits Representative
Equity-League Benefit Funds
05.2013 - Current
Accounts Receivable Associate for Equity League Pension & Health
Robert Half Finance and Accounting
06.2012 - 10.2012
Bookkeeper
Public Interest Network Services, Inc
06.2009 - 04.2011
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Wire & Wireless, LLC
09.2005 - 03.2009
Intern/Bookkeeper
New Cassel Technical Resource Center (USDOT)
01.2005 - 04.2005
Associates Degree - Business Administration Accounting
Katharine Gibbs School
High School Diploma - undefined
Canarsie High School
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