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Veronica  Staley

Veronica Staley

Accounting & Finance
Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Highly-qualified Collections Manager adept at helping customers develop effective payment plans using persuasive communication skills and knowledge of financial options. Bringing more than 40 years of billing-related experience. Detail-oriented Collections Manager familiar with regulatory and legal guidelines addressing collections procedures. Establishes effective department workflow and maximizes employee compliance, productivity and success in resolving payment issues. Accounting Clerk adept at collaborating with cross-functional departments and personnel. Familiar with GAAP standards and A/P software. Accounts Payable Clerk committed to accurate payment tracking across all company departments. Highly-qualified Collections Manager adept at helping customers develop effective payment plans using persuasive communication skills and knowledge of financial options. Bringing more than 40 years of billing-related experience. Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Care Provider

Council Of Aging
10.2023 - Current

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  • Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
  • Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
  • Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
  • Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Helped client with medication self-administration.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
  • Collaborated closely with families to provide support and guidance.
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge on current trends in home health care practices.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Conducted regular assessments to identify any changes in the client's condition or needs.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Promoted a safe environment by providing supervision and monitoring of patients' physical condition and behavior.
  • Encouraged social interaction among clients to maintain positive mental health.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
  • Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
  • Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
  • Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
  • Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
  • Administered medications in accordance with physician instructions.
  • Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
  • Provided companionship through conversation and recreational activities.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
  • Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
  • Assessed home environment for potential safety hazards or risks to the client's well-being.
  • Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
  • Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.

Accounting Assistant

The Hillman Group Inc.
07.2023 - Current
  • Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.
  • Conducted investigations of customer accounts and payment histories.
  • Reviewed, researched and corrected discrepancies and customer concerns.
  • Created daily and weekly cash reports for accounting management.
  • Worked with legal resources and recovery teams to manage default issues.
  • Documented interactions in computer database and updated information.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Successfully implemented new technologies and process automations to encourage continuous improvement.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as recordkeeping, writing correspondence and gathering materials.
  • Reviewed expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure.
  • Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.
  • Generated and mailed updated statements monthly and processed demand letters.
  • Set up and updated customer accounts and CRM with interactions, payments and personal information.
  • Supervised invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions.
  • Completed training in credit management and civil court practices to maintain up-to-date legal knowledge involving collection practices.
  • Balanced monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost and month end accruals.
  • Reconciled discrepancies between accounts receivable general ledger account and accounts receivable trial balance account.
  • Filed and addressed employee complaints in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
  • Facilitated successful internal and external audits through sound and thorough documentation.
  • Contacted customers to discuss late payments and options for remitting amounts due.
  • Contacted clients with past-due payments and actively monitored payments due from clients.
  • Provided support to upper management with special projects related to finance or accounting processes.
  • Managed vendor relationships by ensuring timely payments and resolving disputes.
  • Answered questions from customers regarding their billing or payment status.
  • Worked closely with auditors during year-end audits to provide necessary documentation.
  • Supported the finance team with ad-hoc projects and financial analysis as required.
  • Assisted in the development and maintenance of financial databases and software systems.
  • Liaised with vendors and suppliers to negotiate payment terms and resolve billing issues.
  • Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
  • Implemented program to create daily spreadsheets and streamline financial reporting.
  • Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.

Reconciliation Special's II

First Financial Bank
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
  • Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
  • Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.

Account Billing/Claims Specialist

Servpro Of Northwest /Northeast
04.2016 - 08.2022
  • Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
  • Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Provided excellent customer service, developing and maintaining client relationships.
  • Monitored customer accounts to identify and rectify billing issues.
  • Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
  • Processed and verified invoices to secure accuracy of billing information.
  • Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
  • Developed and maintained billing procedures to make timely payments.
  • Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
  • Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
  • Reviewed and reconciled customer accounts to manage accuracy of payments.
  • Prepared and submitted monthly billing reports to management for financial overview.
  • Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
  • Audited and corrected billing and posting documents for accuracy.
  • Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
  • Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer payments.
  • Utilized various software programs to process customer payments.
  • Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft.
  • Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
  • Reconciled accounts receivable to general ledger.
  • Generated accounts payable reports for management review to aid in financial and business decision making.
  • Created improved filing system to maintain secure client data.

Accounts Assistant II

Guardian Savings Bank
01.2012 - 04.2016
  • Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
  • Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
  • Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
  • Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
  • Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.

Skills

  • Performance Strategies
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Superior Attention to Detail
  • Managing Defaults
  • Proficiency in SAP
  • Billing Understanding
  • Past Due Balance Management
  • General Ledger Accounting Aptitude
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Collection Calls
  • Payment Acceptance
  • Credit Application Review
  • Payment Discrepancy Research
  • Fixed Assets Reporting Familiarity
  • Loan Processing
  • Collections Oversight
  • Adobe Software
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Recordkeeping Requirements
  • Great Plains Knowledge
  • Report Preparation
  • PeopleSoft Expertise
  • Batch Balances and Reports
  • Accounting Operations Management
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Performance Tracking
  • Financial Transactions
  • Advanced Computer Skills
  • Reporting Analytics
  • Monitoring Standards
  • Quarterly Reviews
  • Knowledge of Sage
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Software
  • Word Processing
  • Typing and 10-Key Entry
  • Bank Security Expertise
  • Remote Video Conferencing
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Credit Approval and Denial
  • Excellent Team Leadership
  • Commercial Lines of Credit
  • CRM Tracking
  • Case management experience
  • Client documentation
  • Care plan adherence
  • Fall prevention
  • Meal preparation
  • Recreational engagement
  • Progress documentation
  • Mobility assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Recording vital signs
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Patient care
  • Home safety assessments
  • Relationship building
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Housekeeping
  • Special dietary needs
  • State regulations
  • Vital signs monitoring

Certification

notary commission

Notary signing commission

Timeline

Home Care Provider

Council Of Aging
10.2023 - Current

Accounting Assistant

The Hillman Group Inc.
07.2023 - Current

Reconciliation Special's II

First Financial Bank
08.2022 - 02.2023

Account Billing/Claims Specialist

Servpro Of Northwest /Northeast
04.2016 - 08.2022

Accounts Assistant II

Guardian Savings Bank
01.2012 - 04.2016
Veronica StaleyAccounting & Finance