Accounts receivable specialist
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Promoted within 5 months of hire to the highly responsible role of overseeing accounts receivable for three business units across the USA. Managed invoicing, billing, collections, cash/credit transactions for world-class beverage companies’ while delivering excellent customer service.

• Administered collections of overdue accounts, generate aging collection reports, protect, and recover assets by proactively following up on unpaid invoices.
• Performed monthly Accounts Receivable, purchase orders, expense reports, invoicing, billbacks, credit memos, and payment transactions for three branches.
• Implemented new internal controls to improve billing and reporting processes while maintaining company policies.
• Processed $ 10 M worth of invoices and reconciled 200 invoices per week, accurately tracked information utilizing SAP and Microsoft Dynamics AX, and coded invoices to General Ledger.
• Streamlined Standard Operating Procedures(SOP’s) for effective workflow and production. Ensure all accounting processes and procedures comply with company policies, GAAP standards, and federal regulations.

Conducted outgoing communications to 30+ insurance company representatives to resolve discrepancies and maximize company’s profitability. Built and maintained long-lasting relationships with clients while facilitating timely payments and procedures.

• Maintained and updated address book of provider and client contacts.
• Conducted outreach and targeted communications to follow up on outstanding payments and resolve issues.
• Processed invoices, incoming payments, and billing receipts utilizing Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks applications.

Spearheaded training and mentorship initiatives for newly implemented accounts receivable department. Leveraged team leadership experience and extensive accounting skills to cultivate professional expertise while overseeing daily operations.

• Interviewed each team member individually to form tailored training and education programs.
• Delegated tasks and introduced weekly training schedules.
• Taught accountants how to use enterprise accounting software while championing procedural best practices.
• Monitored team performance, providing individual coaching and mentorship when needed.

Supported profitability initiatives and worked within accounts receivable department to process, organize, and document cash receipts. Compiled and relayed data reports at monthly leadership meetings.

• Received and processed cash payments within fast-paced environment.
• Collaborated with department colleagues and supervisor to ensure adherence to established best practices.
• Input data and daily compilation reports into company database.
• Identified inconsistencies or discrepancies and brought to supervisor’s attention for resolution.