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Vashti Ali

Lake Worth Beach

Summary

Skilled in accounts receivable processing and collections. Effective leader with 31years of hands-on experience in the health food industry.


Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills and ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Nestle Health Science
04.2003 - Current

Accounts Receivable Coordinator position manages and coordinates accounts receivable activities and oversees and / or coordinates billing, collection, reconciliation to the general ledger, and the compilation of accounts receivable reports.

Post ACH Payments Daily

  • Reduced outstanding debts through consistent follow-up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment plans.
  • Increased efficiency by automating routine tasks, such as generating reports and sending reminders for overdue payments.
  • Conducted regular audits of customer accounts to ensure accuracy, identifying potential errors or inconsistencies for correction.
  • Facilitated timely account updates by promptly processing adjustments for credits, discounts, and write offs.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to address customer disputes, resulting in prompt resolution and maintained relationships.
  • Enhanced cash flow by diligently managing customer credit limits and payment terms.
  • Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
  • Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
  • Processed incoming payments in accordance with established financial policies.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Supported month-end closing procedures by reconciling accounts receivable ledgers and preparing aging reports for management review.
  • Improved invoice accuracy by thoroughly reviewing billing data before issuing final statements.
  • Strengthened relationships with key clients by providing exceptional service in addressing inquiries regarding account balances or payment issues.
  • Managed approximately over 20 incoming calls, emails per day from customers.
  • Managed over 20 Outbound Collections Calls for Communicating payment status.

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Doninni Enterprises
03.1989 - 11.2002
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
  • Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
  • Maintained up-to-date customer contact information, enabling effective communication regarding account status and payment inquiries.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries about their account status or billing concerns, building strong, long-lasting relationships.
  • Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
  • Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
  • Responded to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Trained new hires in company policies, standard operating procedures, and software systems related to accounts receivable functions, ensuring seamless integration into team''s operations.
  • Assisted in annual audit preparation, ensuring accurate representation of accounts receivable records and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Increased efficiency of collections efforts through development of targeted strategies for contacting delinquent accounts.
  • Implemented automated reminder emails to clients regarding upcoming due dates for payments, resulting in timelier remittance processing.
  • Developed comprehensive understanding of industry-specific billing practices and regulations in order to effectively manage customer accounts.
  • Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
  • Monitored accounts to verify compliance with payment terms and schedules.
  • Negotiated payment arrangements with customers to establish timely receipt of payments.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve collection processes and reduce overdue payments.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.

Education

No Degree - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping

Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ
03.1989

High School Diploma -

St Augustine Senior Comprehensive
St Agustine Trinidad West Indies
06.1984

Skills

  • Payment tracking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Invoice Processing
  • Cash application
  • Excel
  • Oracle Applications Software
  • Discover
  • OSC

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Nestle Health Science
04.2003 - Current

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Doninni Enterprises
03.1989 - 11.2002

No Degree - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping

Middlesex County College

High School Diploma -

St Augustine Senior Comprehensive
Vashti Ali