Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Accountant position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style, results-driven professional. focused on performance and flexible with specific needs of different assignments. Collaborates professionally with individuals from broad array of backgrounds and cultures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Payable
Keystone Food Technology
Easton , PA
07.2023 - Current
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Managed accounts payable and receivable processes for efficient cash flow management.
Coordinated billing and invoicing procedures to ensure timely payments from clients.
Reviewed account statements to identify discrepancies and resolved issues promptly.
Collaborated with finance team to streamline payment processing workflows.
Communicated with clients regarding payment inquiries and account status updates.
Assisted in the development of financial reports for management review.
Processed vendor payments accurately and efficiently.
Managed accounts receivable and payables processes, including invoicing, payments, and collections.
Maintained accurate records of all transactions relating to accounts receivable and payable activities.
Prepared journal entries related to accounts payable and receivable activities.
Performed month-end closing tasks such as reconciling subledger accounts.
Coordinated with internal departments as needed to resolve any discrepancies or disputes in billing or payment information.
Reconciled bank statements on a regular basis.
Generated weekly aging reports for management review.
Reviewed customer accounts regularly to identify discrepancies in billing or payment history.
Conducted regular meetings with vendors to negotiate terms of payment agreements.
Account Executive - Payables and Receivables
Serviceplus Heating And Cooling
Indianapolis, IN
02.2021 - 02.2022
Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
Processed incoming payments in accordance with established financial policies.
Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
Updated aging reports based on daily audits.
Maintained records by imaging invoices, debits and credits.
Completed daily process adjustments to maintain accuracy.
Resolved valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
Accountant
Africargo and Packaging International
Indianapolis, IN
01.2017 - 06.2020
Maintain the general ledger operations
Audit, process and pay vendor invoices in an accurate and timely manner
Reconcile invoices to purchase orders and bill customers
Resolve AP and AR problems with vendors and customers
Record and process employee expense reports and reconcile credit card statements
Assist with special projects related to process improvements.
Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
Brought errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration and general bookkeeping.
Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
Prepared and filed state and federal tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts.
Improved efficiency of data collection, analysis and modeling to enhance practices and increase customer retention.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on permits, certificates and documents mandatory for government departments.
Collections Account Manager
Sallie Mae
Indianapolis, IN
01.2016 - 01.2017
Handled inbound and outbound calls with the objective of collecting delinquent accounts
Assembled customer settlement requests or management approval
Perform skip tracing and updated customer information in the data system
Developed new processes to reduce aged accounts from 120 to 0 days
Achieve recovery of 90% of bad accounts
Adapted to changes at work (products, services, and policies)
Contacted customers to discuss late payments and options for remitting amounts due.
Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
Contacted customers to collect outstanding payments via one-time or negotiated installment methods.
Contacted clients with past-due payments and actively monitored payments due from clients.
Established procedures for collection of past due amounts.
Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.
Conducted investigations of customer accounts and payment histories.
Documented interactions in computer database and updated information.
Customer Service Specialist
Allied Solutions
Carmel, IN
01.2015 - 01.2016
Answered inbound calls and assisted customers with account management issues
Managed data entry into company's customer database
Helped customers to resolve the account issue in a timely manner.
Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
Took payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers to place orders.
Complied with company policies and procedures by encouraging positive and effective work environment among all employees.
Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
Offered internal and external customers first-rate customer service to maximize satisfaction and business success.
Described product highlights and benefits to help guide purchasing decisions.
Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.