Samuel Afere
Union,NJ
Summary
Results-driven collections specialist with a proven track record in accounts receivable management, negotiations, and dispute resolution. Recognized fro fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving outstanding results in fast-paced environments. Adaptable and reliable, committed to maintaining high standards while delivering impactful outcomes. String communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills effectively address challenges and enhance operational efficiency, driving overall business success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cash Application Specialist
CAA (Creative Artists Agency)
New York, NY
02.2026 - Current
- Processed high volumes of cash applications, ensuring accurate allocation to client accounts.
- Reconciled daily cash deposits with financial records to maintain integrity.
- Collaborated with finance teams to resolve discrepancies and improve cash flow processes.
- Monitored aging reports to identify outstanding payments and initiate follow-up actions promptly.
A/R Collections Specialist
Frazier Industrial Company
Longvalley, NJ
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepare and issue monthly pay applications (AIA billing), including progress billings and change orders, adhering to contract terms.
- Follow up on outstanding balances, manage collection efforts, and resolve payment discrepancies with clients.
- Generate AR aging reports, prepare monthly metrics, and provide insights on cash flow.
A/R Collections Specialist
Vintage Food Corp
Kearny, NJ
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepare, verify, and process invoices for sales of services rendered
- Handle the timely and accurate posting of payments to client accounts
- Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via phone, email
- Maintain and update customer files, including name or address changes
- Generate regular reports related to accounts receivable, aging, cash receipts, and credit memos
AR/Collections Specialist
Samsung
Ridgefield Park, NJ
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Prioritizing overdue accounts and tailoring collection strategies
- Generating financial reports and assisting with forecasting and budgeting
- Resolving billing issues and reconciling discrepancies in customer accounts
Accounts Receivable Specialist
SHI International
Somerset, NJ
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Preparing, posting, and verifying customer payments and transactions.
- Updating customer files with changes to name, addresses, and mailing information
- Contact customers about past-due accounts and collections.
Account Receivable/ Payable Specialist
BELFOR Property Restoration
Piscataway, NJ
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Utilized JD Edwards to generate a n d f
- R w a r d invoices to clients.
- Responsible for maintaining invoicing log and reviewing weekly aging reports
- Assisted with month-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Implementing a new collection strategy to the team to help reduce company DSO.
- Resolved customer discrepancies and disputes in a timely and diplomatic manner.
- Posted incoming payments and advance deposits to maintain daily cash receipts journal
Payroll Auditor
Northeast Carpenters Fund
Edison, NJ
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed periodic audits of timekeeping systems to ensure accurate processing of employee hours worked.
- Monitored compliance with all relevant government regulations pertaining to payroll matters.
- Identified discrepancies in payroll information Created detailed written summaries outlining findings from completed audits.
- Reviewed, analyzed and reconciled employee earnings to ensure accuracy of financial records, deductions, taxes, and other withholdings to verify compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Teller
Unity Bank
Union, NJ
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Performed daily balancing of cash drawer and ensured accuracy of all bank documents.
- Processed deposits, withdrawals, transfers, loan payments, and other transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed to fraud detection support, documenting suspicious activity, and reporting flagged transactions.
Education
AS - Liberal Studies
Union County College
Cranford, NJSkills
- Microsoft Office: (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Data Entry Management
- JD Edwards
- Microsoft Dynamics
- VLOOKUPS
- Pivot Tables
- SAP
- Epicore
- GAP
Affiliations
- CDHDM Church
- Treasurer
- Create the annual budget for the church and manage donations to ensure we meet the church financial goals
- Deposit cash and checks donations
Timeline
Cash Application Specialist
CAA (Creative Artists Agency)
02.2026 - Current
A/R Collections Specialist
Frazier Industrial Company
10.2025 - 12.2025
A/R Collections Specialist
Vintage Food Corp
01.2025 - 08.2025
AR/Collections Specialist
Samsung
10.2024 - 01.2025
Accounts Receivable Specialist
SHI International
06.2024 - 09.2024
Account Receivable/ Payable Specialist
BELFOR Property Restoration
10.2022 - 04.2024
Payroll Auditor
Northeast Carpenters Fund
03.2021 - 10.2022
Teller
Unity Bank
12.2019 - 03.2021
AS - Liberal Studies
Union County College