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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST
Summary
Results-oriented accountant with strong work ethic and over ten years of experience. Team-oriented professional who prepares clear, comprehensive financial reports for executive-level management. Seeking a position in the finance/accounting field with room for growth.
Skills
Reconciling accounts, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Billing, Budgets, Daily cash deposits, Cash flow statements, Customer Service, Collections, Detail oriented, Equipment inventory, Expense reports, Financial statements, Audits, Fixed assets, Forecasting, General ledger, Human Resource, Microsoft Dynamics, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Oracle PeopleSoft , Pivot Tables, Charts and graphs, Spreadsheets, Use Tax, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Resourceful in the completion of projects, effective at multi-tasking and excellent knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Accomplishments
•Audited 900 accounts in 3 weeks, thereby saving the company $5000 in external auditing fee.
•Uncovered over $5000 in accounting over payments during several audits.
•Reduced paperwork 90% by converting all accounting procedures to an electronic form.
•Implemented corrective measures for ensuring that minor accounting discrepancies do not transpire.
•Balanced a company budget for several years without over spending.
Experience
Eastern Lift Truck Company York, PA Accounts Receivable Specialist 03/2015 to Current
  • Handle various aspects of general ledger for multi-branches.
  • Prepare journal entries.
  • Handles the department use tax.
  • Maintain equipment inventory files and fixed assets.
  • Reviews equipment payables and billing.
  • Ensure notes are current and clearly documented in an excel spreadsheet.
  • Assist in other areas of Accounting Dept.
  • as required.
  • Investigate billing issues and notify the appropriate department in order to resolve payment discrepancies.
  • Responsible for making outbound collection calls.
  • Monitor/collect open cash equipment receivables within agreed payment terms.
  • Responsible for writing off accounts deemed uncollectible with receivables greater than 120 days outstanding.
  • Responsible for sending out 10-day demand letters for receivables greater than 75 days outstanding.
  • Providing customer service regarding collection issues, process customer refunds, process and review account adjustments, resolve client discrepancies and short payments.
  • Keep management apprised of unusual or non-standard issues and escalate when appropriate.
University of Maryland Baltimore Public Safety Baltimore, MD Accountant 05/2009 to 02/2015
  • Received, analyzed, adjusted, and prepared various/ external financial ledgers, schedules, exhibits and summaries along with any assigned databases utilized for financial reporting.
  • Maintained all of the timekeeping / leave tracking for the department.
  • Conducted several financial audits.
  • Reconciled accounts for the department on a monthly basis.
  • Secured financial information by completing data base backups.
  • Maintained financial security by following internal controls.
  • Prepared payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
  • Prepared and distributed accurate and timely month-end, quarterly, and year-end close reports and financial information which included financial charts, cash flow statement, or budget vs. actual variance analysis.
  • Handled the department's fiscal year budget.
  • Worked directly for the Chief of Police.
  • Supervisor the Payroll department.
  • Many other duties.
University of Maryland Baltimore Public Safety Baltimore, MD Accounting Clerk III 11/2007 to 05/2009
  • Processed payroll for 170 employees.
  • Paid various invoices for the department on a monthly and daily basis.
  • Maintained all of the timekeeping / leave tracking for the department.
  • Handled various Payroll and Human Resource duties.
  • Many other duties.
Baltimore International College Stratford University Baltimore, MD Accounts Receivable Specialist 08/2006 to 11/2007
  • Reconciled daily cash receipts and prepared deposits.
  • Assisted in the semester billing process and student registration.
  • Posted student charges and payments in the accounting system.
  • Ensured that the college assets were protected.
  • Maintained student files and other accounting records.
  • Sent copies of student invoices as requested by outside agencies.
  • Maintained appropriate levels of confidentiality regarding the College accounting records.
  • Performed other accounts receivable functions as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Finance 2013 University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD
Bachelor of Science: Accounting 2011 University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD
Associate of Applied Science: Accounting 2006 Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore, MD
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Eastern Lift Truck Company
  • University of Maryland Baltimore Public Safety
  • Baltimore International College Stratford University

School Attended

  • University of Maryland University College
  • Baltimore City Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Accountant
  • Accounting Clerk III

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Finance 2013
    Bachelor of Science : Accounting 2011
    Associate of Applied Science : Accounting 2006

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