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Tara Fairrington

A/R, Credit and Collections Professional
Roseville,CA

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Accounts Receivable, Credit and Collections Professional with over 15 years of experience in managing complex financial transactions and ensuring timely collection of payments. Proven track record of implementing efficient processes, enhancing cash flow, and building strong relationships with clients and cross-functional teams. Experienced with accounting ERP systems including; Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, JD Edwards, Oracle, NetSuite and Microsoft Office. Experience using Salesforce, and various credit reporting tools. My broad industry experience includes (B2B) SaaS, consumer packaged goods, food service, beverage, apparel, manufacturing and more. I am adept at managing projects and deadlines in high volume, fast-paced environments.

Work History

Assistant Manager, Credit and Collections

Birkenstock USA
3 2020 - 1 2024
  • Successfully managed and mentored remote team of six direct reports for $1 billion company
  • Implemented High Radius software; automating credit application review process, reducing completion time by 50%
  • Approved credit limits up to $3M and provided solutions for elevated collection issues, deduction resolution, and payment plans
  • Collaborated with IT on E-Invoicing project in Salesforce, reducing DSO by 10 days
  • Participated in implementation of credit insurance program and testing of SAP S4Hana
  • Achieved 'Outstanding Team Award' in 2021, with no bad debt during months negatively affected by the Covid pandemic

Credit and Collections Manager

Vionic Shoes
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Managed credit and collections for $200M footwear manufacturer
  • Mentored and trained four direct reports on cash application and collection strategies
  • Streamlined billing and credit processes, drastically reducing DSO by 20-30 days
  • Implemented and managed A/R credit insurance program and E-invoicing and statements
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing to resolve and reversal of deductions.

Senior A/R and Collections Analyst

Newmark Cornish & Carey
09.2016 - 12.2017
  • Managed billing and collections for $46M commercial real estate brokerage
  • Reviewed lease documents for CA State properties to create invoicing
  • Trained Sales and billing teams on Order to Cash process utilizing proprietary accounting software

Credit and Collections Manager

Numi Organic Tea
08.2014 - 09.2016
  • Established Credit approval process and Collection policies and procedures
  • Reduced DSO from 65 to 35 days within six months; reduced invoicing costs by $10K/year
  • Reduced delinquency rates by closely monitoring customer accounts and promptly addressing overdue payments
  • Streamlined credit application processes, resulting in faster approvals and increased customer satisfaction.

Senior Credit and Collection Analyst

Sterling BackCheck
05.2008 - 06.2014
  • Processed monthly subscription billing for SaaS company, specializing in global background investigations for employment and criminal record screenings
  • Audited customer data files for accuracy of billing, collaborated with engineers on issues
  • Streamlined collection procedures increasing cash flow and ensured payment allocation to correct accounts
  • Played key role in implementing e-invoicing, reducing DSO by 15 days
  • Trained and mentored overseas teams on billing, collections, and customer service

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Skills

Portfolio Management

Timeline

Credit and Collections Manager

Vionic Shoes
01.2019 - 03.2020

Senior A/R and Collections Analyst

Newmark Cornish & Carey
09.2016 - 12.2017

Credit and Collections Manager

Numi Organic Tea
08.2014 - 09.2016

Senior Credit and Collection Analyst

Sterling BackCheck
05.2008 - 06.2014

Assistant Manager, Credit and Collections

Birkenstock USA
3 2020 - 1 2024

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Orange Coast College
Tara FairringtonA/R, Credit and Collections Professional