Summary of Qualifications:

Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist with extensive experience working in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Commercial Collections in Fortune 500 environments, as well as small to mid-sized companies. Strong computer skills in multiple applications demonstrated ability to process a large volume of work and exceed productivity goals, and adept at refining work processes to increase efficiency. Fast learner with test results at 15,000 key strokes per hour. Highly professional in interactions with internal and external customers.

Unemployed 04/09 - 05/10

Professional Experience:

Confidential Atlanta, GA 08/08 - 04/09
Account Administrator

• Operations professional responsible for the daily management of a portfolio which is comprised of IGF inventory and/or accounts receivable Commercial Financing customers
• Developed and maintained working relationships with numerous customers and IBM contacts.
• Acted as a focal point for collections, collateral management and customer inquiries.
• Monitored collateral position and identifies, reports and drafts action plans to address actual and potential exposure.
• Kept customers apprised of the condition of their accounts and take an active role to support current and future financing volume with all their accounts.
• Assisted other Account Administrator when needed.

Confidential Atlanta, GA 09/03 - 03/08
Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist / Collector

• Promoted in 6 month to senior role to perform cash application and collection functions for a dedicated group of 200+ commercial accounts, including large customers such as Unisource, Sysco, and Cardinal Health. Monitored the average days to pay for key customer base.
• Consistently met or exceeded collection target of 97% on-time payment within 30 days.
• Worked closely with the Credit Department to track delinquencies and improve overall cash flow.
• Generated weekly and monthly reports from SAP data into an MS Excel format on the payment status of past due accounts to ensure timely the collection of over $5,000,000 in receivables.
• Identified and analyzed customers’ trends and communicated information to Internal Customers.
• Resolved discrepancies by providing relevant and necessary information to customers.
• Implemented process improvement that helped reduce past due balance of key account from $300,000 90 days past due to a current payment status and was adopted by other department members.
• Maintained productivity and demonstrated flexibility during SAP and three lockbox conversions.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

• Accurately applied daily cash, as well as resolved issues related to cash, lockboxes, and bank reconciliations. Identified deductions for the Deduction Management Team and forwarded necessary paperwork. Monitored unapplied cash report to verify receipt and timely application of cash.
• Consistently exceed 3-day cash application standard.
• Worked closely with Internal Customers to resolve issues regarding shipping discrepancies, product promotions, sales rebates, and credit issues.

Confidential Atlanta, GA 01/01 - 09/03
A/P Specialist / Post Pay Specialist

• Hired as the sole A/P Specialist for the Equity Accounting Group. Transmitted Sales Payroll and Accounts Payable checks to various banks on a daily basis; generated and balanced daily bank reports. Reviewed and researched exception items, processed all A/P check requests and performed stop payments requested by Field Personnel.
• Prepared Journal Vouchers at month-end with supporting Excel spreadsheets. Maintained monthly bank files, consisting of new issues, daily reports and stop payment records.
• Assisted Equity Accounting Supervisor during peak volume periods. Balanced ACH and Equity accounts. Handled all banking functions such as ACH transfers, bank transfers, data entry of invoices; reconciled the Equity and Disbursement Account monthly.

Confidential Atlanta, GA 01/00 - 01/01
Accounting Clerk - Accounts Payable

• Verified payments code and posted accounts payable invoices for payment into QuickBooks.
• Processed employee expense reports.
• Researched and resolved A/P discrepancies.
• Posted and applied cash receipts for open receivables.
• Rebilled client for billable expenses using QuickBooks according to contract terms.
• Input Journal Entries into general ledger at month end. Printed and disbursed Accounts Payable checks twice weekly.

Confidential Atlanta, GA 01/97 - 01/00
Staff Accountant/Accounting Clerk

• At the corporate headquarters, charged with coding security and newspaper invoices for accounts payable. Researched past due balances and made collection calls.
• Interacted with Franchise and Store Managers to resolve discrepancies.
• Reconciled bank statements to GL. Prepared and entered journal vouchers into the GL for both company and 50 franchise stores. Processed franchise billing for inventory purchased from Aaron’s Distribution Centers for accounts receivable.
• Supported vendors as well as internal customers.
• Participated on team projects to improve department.

Technical Skills:
SAP, MS Word, MS Excel, WMS Outlook, SQL,UAR, Platinum, QuickBooks, ProComm Plus, AS400, MAS90,Lotus Notes, IRFS

Education:
Data Entry Certificate