Billing/Accounts Receivable Clerk
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Billing/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Jennifer Preston
113 Calvert Road
Stevensville, MD 21666
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Professional Experience:

Accounting and Administrative Contractor
Self Employed, September 2010-Present
Accounting:
Maintain general ledger and necessary supporting schedules, including overall responsibility for data entry into accounting systems
Cloud based accounting
Prepare and send out client invoices
Manage accounts receivable and collections process/issues
Process payable invoices for payment and prepare checks for signature
Prepare weekly, monthly and annual financial reports
Assist in the development of the annual budget
Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures
Prepare month and year end information and closing assistance
Manage credit analysis of current and potential clients
Process payroll and assist in managing human resource responsibilities
Administrative:
Serve as liaison and contact point between the office team and member companies
Schedule meetings, calls and travel to include all communications and briefing materials
Preparation of letters, memoranda, instructions, budgets, and a variety of confidential information
Maintain electronic/paper files and directories
Create and administer peer reviews

Credit/Collections Coordinator
Eurotech Inc., September 2009 to April 2010
Maintained A/R aging at acceptable levels in line with company objectives – achieve and maintain DSO target
Took the lead in the collection of all past due accounts including contacting customers to ensure prompt payment of all invoices
Kept accurate records and reporting on collection activity
Researched and resolved all debit memos, short payments, invoice disputes and unapplied payments
Maintained strong, effective working relationships with sales and logistics for a timely resolution of billing issues
Initiated customer returns based on specific circumstances provided by the team, create credit memos and post to the general ledger.
Prepared trade reference research on potential new customers utilizing the credit application
Actively participated in the month-end and year-end closing process

Credit/Collections Manager
Ekman Recycling, Inc., April 2002 to September 2009
Handled daily contact with export trade banks regarding bank fees, direct collections and l/c payment, discrepancies and discounts
Established credit limits, reviewed and maintained customer accounts
Implemented extensive credit reviews and approval up to $500k for all customers, both new and existing, including financial statement analysis and d&b reporting
Monitored all open accounts receivable
Reviewed purchase orders/contracts for insurance requirements to obtain proper insurance certifications and/or bonds
Worked with sales to obtain all necessary bid bonds and performance/supply bonds
Performed collections
Maintained customer database as well as 3rd party lien tracking software
Issued monthly accounts receivable statements and performed follow-up as needed
Worked with sales, shipping & receiving or any other departments to resolve customer concerns
Provided accurate daily and weekly financial updates to management
Performed all job duties in compliance with company policies, procedures, standards and codes of conduct
Maintained corporate credit policy and recommended changes to management when applicable
Maintained customer credit and project files
Documented, investigated and resolved all domestic and international payments and claims
Executed month end and year end audits for all customers’ accounts

Technical Skills:
MS Office, Google Docs, MAS500, MAS200, MAS90, AX, QuickBooks ProAdvisor Gold, MetSuite, Cie Trader, Booker

Certifications:
Certified International Credit Professional (CICP), International Credit and Risk Management Certificate, FCIB/International Credit and Risk Management Program

Education:
Bachelors in Law and Justice, Rowan University
Principles of Accounting I & II, Ocean County Community College