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Stephanie Johnston
Burleson,TX
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Summary
Knowledgeable Accounts Receivable Manager with proven background in managing accounts receivable processes. Adept at streamlining billing operations and improving cash flow, consistently ensuring timely collections and minimizing outstanding debt. Demonstrated ability in utilizing financial software and fostering productive team collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Manager
Hawk Steel
Kennedale, Tx
01.2015 - Current
- Managed accounts receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
- Executed daily cash deposits and performed bank and account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve cash flow management.
- Managed vendor invoices, matched purchase orders, and prepared payments-including check runs and electronic transactions-which ensured accurate and timely payments and improved vendor relationships.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts receivable ledgers.
- Streamlined collections procedures, enhancing efficiency and reducing outstanding receivables.
- Upheld customer and vendor accounts utilizing QuickBooks and Excel to track balances, payments, and financial activities.
- Managed account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Contributed to payroll processing by verifying employee time entries and ensuring payroll data integrity.
- Ensured timely payments from clients through effective communication and proactive followups.
- Supported month-end closing procedures and financial reporting activities.
- Maintained confidentiality while processing payroll and financial data using secure Excel templates, ensuring accurate payroll support
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
- Analyzed aging reports and provided recommendations for improving collections efforts.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships, fostering trust and open communication.
- Prepared bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits.
- Reconciled daily AR ledger for over 400 customers and verified proper posting.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Store Manager
Sprint
Burleson, Tx
10.2010 - 01.2015
- Managed daily retail operations including sales performance, inventory control, and customer service.
- Supervised and trained sales staff to improve product knowledge and meet monthly sales targets.
- Assisted customers with phone purchases, upgrades, activations, and service plans.
- Tracked inventory and managed devices using Excel spreadsheets, performed monthly reconciliations, and upheld store merchandising standards, resulting in fewer stockouts and improved product availability.
- Prepared and submitted daily sales reports and deposits in Excel, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with company policies, which helped management make timely financial decisions.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Burleson High School
Burleson, TX05-2001
Skills
- Communication
- Financial records and reporting
- Collections expertise
- Transaction processing
- Cash management
- Customer relations
- Invoice processing
- Staff management
- Account reconciliation
- Account analysis
- Payment schedule determination
- AR reporting
- Payment reviewing
- Invoice statements
- Auditing support
- Aging balance management
- Debt collection
- Aging report creation
- Willing to learn
- Cash handling expertise
- Typing and 10-key entry
- Cash flow management
- Intuit quickbooks
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Operations management
- Active listening
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Teamwork
- Accounts receivable
- Collections experience
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical thinking
- Client relationship management
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Excellent communication
- Customer service
- Prioritizing and planning
- Workflow coordination
- Deposit verification
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Manager
Hawk Steel
01.2015 - Current
Store Manager
Sprint
10.2010 - 01.2015
Diploma - General Studies
Burleson High School