Sherry Bell-Holmes
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Wolters Kluwer
08.2022 - Current
- Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to develop new processes
- Conduct testing to analyze blackline software errors
- Facilitate inter-company transfers to ensure seamless transactions within organization
- Conduct research to identify and resolve issues related to unapplied, duplicate, and overpayments
- Compile and prepare month-end and quarterly reports to provide accurate financial insight
- Communicate with internal and external customers to address inquiries and aid with issues related to payment, billing and other financial matters.
Refund and Collection Analyst
Emory University System
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Investigate refund claims to verify payment information and determine eligibility
- Created detailed reports summarizing refund activities and financial data for management review
- Utilized financial software to streamline refund processes resulting in increased efficiency reducing processing errors
- Analyze refund data to identify trends and patterns to improve processes to decrease future refund issues.
AR Claims Specialist Lead
Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta, GA
03.2018 - 07.2022
- Verify claims accuracy by reviewing documents, contracts and relevant records
- Write and submit appeals for denied payments with high success overturning decisions
- Handle high dollar, complex and escalated claims, providing guidance to resolve issues timely
- Create job aids for team training and development in claims management
- Provide reports to management on team performance, key achievements and areas of improvement.
HR Benefits & Compensation Specialist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
03.2009 - 03.2018
- Serve as advocate for employees taking FMLA leave, addressing concerns, and provide support through life events.
- Served as point of contact for employee inquiries about benefits eligibility and usage, providing prompt guidance that resulted in increased understanding among workforce.
- Checked employees' benefits enrollment for accuracy and inputted all data into PeopleSoft.
- Streamlined benefits enrollment process for new hires, ensuring timely access to coverage and reducing administrative workload.
- Reduced payroll errors related to benefits deductions through regular reviews of system data and updates as needed.
- Streamlined payroll processing by implementing an automated timekeeping system.
- Managed garnishments, levies, and support orders in accordance with legal requirements, reducing company liabilities.
Education
Bachelor's in Business Administration -
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NCSkills
- General Ledger Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Bank Reconciliation
- SAP Knowledge
- GAAP Understanding
- Microsoft Excel
- Invoice Processing
- General Ledger
- Oracle Financials
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Refund and Collection Analyst
Emory University System
09.2022 - 09.2023
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Wolters Kluwer
08.2022 - Current
AR Claims Specialist Lead
Piedmont Hospital
03.2018 - 07.2022
HR Benefits & Compensation Specialist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
03.2009 - 03.2018
Bachelor's in Business Administration -
Winston-Salem State University