Collections Coordinator Resume New York, NY - Hire IT People

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Confidential, New York, NY

Collections Coordinator

Research and analyze collection issues, coordinate with appropriate personnel to identify and resolve further aging of delinquent balances; contact clients according to Firm policy regarding accounts
Attend Partner meetings and weekly management meeting to review collection comments; review and update comments for reports distributed to Partners
Work with Partners in the management of their accounts receivable, keeping them informed of potential collection issues
Work collaboratively with the billing department to resolve discrepancies and ensure prompt payment
Provide back up to the cash application process

Confidential, New York, NY

Finance Analyst (Contract)

Supported the Client Finance team in managing revenue including monthly recognition, forecasting and variance analysis on a by client basis
Performed various analysis including real estate cost against head count, PTO exposure and profitability by client
Assisted with project pricing based on projected utilization from client teams
Synthesized time reporting data and compared against resource allocation and utilization targets
Liaised with accounting and account teams to review project expenses sitting on WIP; ensure client invoices are billed correctly and timely

Confidential, New York, NY

Financial Data Administrator / Billing Specialist

Managed all aspects of the month end process pertaining to revenue including; AR/revenue reconciliation and recognition, journal entries/reporting for revenue accruals/deferrals and intercompany allocation and WIP
Reviewed and documented client contracts and payment terms to support billing and revenue recognition; tracked contract addendums to ensure accurate reporting on master fee schedule
Oversaw annual audit for revenue by preparing schedules and pulling support requested by auditors
Worked with Business Analyst to analyze project profitability by comparing time against revenue
Managed billing and finances for 12 Partner portfolios; prepared weekly report of AR balances greater than 90 days to analyze outstanding debt and communicate concerns to management
Implemented project code naming convention, project set up form and maintained US project code database

Confidential, New York, NY

Accounts Receivable Associate

Completed various reconciliations such as bank, AR and cash flow for month end close
Assisted with the month end process including posting and reporting of accrued and deferred revenue entries
Prepared client billing (fixed price/time and material/retainer models) in accordance with the contract terms
Recorded customer payments and applied accordingly

Confidential, New York, NY

Senior Accounts Receivable Associate

Managed the month end process for revenue including reconciliation of GL revenue accounts, as well as posting, analysis and reporting of revenue to senior management
Coordinated revenue projects for various entities such as invoice/reporting automation and system enhancements/updates for commodities trading platform
Provided management with bi - weekly updates on outstanding invoices and collection efforts
Collections and billing for seven business divisions including preparation and distribution of 500 invoices

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Confidential

Prepared and sent over 300 invoices monthly to customers for three business units
Ensured that monthly collections were at $10-$12 million so they exceeded monthly expenses
Maintained days sales outstanding at 45 days by following up on past due invoices
Worked closely with Operations to resolve trade fee discrepancies
Issued credit adjustments to customer accounts in Great Plains
Recorded customer payments and applied accordingly
Oversaw year-end audit for Accounts Receivable and cash receipts