Sara Armacost
Leawood,KS
Summary
Operations and finance professional with extensive experience across various industries. Proven leadership skills enhance problem-solving capabilities and drive results-oriented management. Demonstrated accountability and commitment to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Credit Analyst
Builders FirstSource
Overland Park, KS
04.2023 - Current
- Managed Kansas City portfolio, approving lines of credit and assessing risk and payment terms.
- Ensured compliance with state mechanics lien laws to mitigate potential risks.
- Collaborated with sales team on customer relations, risk management, and debt collection strategies.
- Utilized expertise in construction lending to structure effective lines of credit and payment terms.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively while collecting necessary information through consultations.
- Tracked disputes diligently to facilitate timely resolution.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of lending policies and procedures to inform decisions.
- Conducted thorough analyses of new credit requests and changes, ensuring sound evaluations.
Revenue Ops/Accounting Specialist
Farm Journal
Overland Park, KS
02.2019 - 04.2023
- Manage $10million portfolio for advertising B2B collections, revenue operations, accounting audits, revenue recognition, event revenue reporting
Senior Credit Coordinator
World Fuel Services
Overland Park, KS
12.2015 - 02.2019
- Identified at-risk customers and managed credit holds to negotiate timely payments.
- Conducted trend analysis of accounts receivable aging and generated detailed reports.
- Resolved billing discrepancies by analyzing root causes, enhancing collection efficiency.
- Performed account reconciliation to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
- Collaborated with executive sales team to address credit and collection challenges effectively.
- Reviewed defaulted retail customer contracts, assessing bonds and security for next steps.
- Initiated demand for payment letters and coordinated legal actions as necessary.
Operations Supervisor
J&M Management Services
Clarksville, TN
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed team of 14-16 administrative clerks for USCIS within Department of Homeland Security.
- Ensured productivity goals were met through performance reviews and oversight.
- Collaborated with human resources to facilitate effective staff management.
- Led process improvement initiatives to enhance team administration.
- Demonstrated expertise in navigating union-related matters.
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
PPM Solutions
Overland Park, KS
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Supervised six accounts receivable representatives managing anesthesia billing portfolios for anesthesia software company.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in billing operations.
- Facilitated cross-team collaboration to optimize workflow and resolve issues.
- Oversaw staff administration, ensuring adherence to company policies and standards.
Revenue Cycle Management Lead
Apria Healthcare
Overland Park, KS
03.2008 - 03.2014
- Managed team of four direct reports specializing in healthcare claim qualifications and collections.
- Facilitated insurance claims, receivables, and medical coding processes to enhance efficiency.
- Completed Apria's building leaders program to strengthen leadership skills.
- Assisted team members and managers in task completion to ensure project milestones were met.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business/Marketing/Accounting
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KSSkills
- Financial operations and administration
- Credit analysis and risk assessment
- Client relationship management
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Debt collection strategies
- Account reconciliation
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Revenue recognition and reporting
Timeline
Credit Analyst
Builders FirstSource
04.2023 - Current
Revenue Ops/Accounting Specialist
Farm Journal
02.2019 - 04.2023
Senior Credit Coordinator
World Fuel Services
12.2015 - 02.2019
Operations Supervisor
J&M Management Services
12.2014 - 12.2015
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
PPM Solutions
03.2014 - 12.2014
Revenue Cycle Management Lead
Apria Healthcare
03.2008 - 03.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Business/Marketing/Accounting
Johnson County Community College