Accounts Receivable Specialist

Jake Barnes

Accounts Receivable Specialist
jake.barnes@example.com | +1 (555) 351-7279 | Tel Aviv, Israel | linkedin.com/in/jake-barnes

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist with over 5 years in managing invoice processing, collections, and account reconciliation. Demonstrated ability to improve cash flow by optimizing billing processes and reducing overdue accounts. Proven track record of maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction while achieving financial targets. Seeking to leverage expertise in accounts receivable at a reputable firm to contribute to financial success and operational efficiency.

Experience

Accounts Receivable SpecialistFeb 2020 - Sep 2023
FinTech Solutions, Inc. · Los Angeles, CA
  • Streamlined invoicing procedures, resulting in a 30% reduction in billing errors and a quicker turnaround for payments.
  • Reduced average accounts receivable days from 45 to 30 through proactive follow-ups with clients.
  • Implemented a new collections strategy that led to recovering $150,000 in overdue accounts within six months.
Accounts Receivable ClerkJan 2018 - Jan 2020
Global Supply Co. · San Diego, CA
  • Managed a portfolio of over 200 client accounts, achieving a 95% collection success rate on outstanding invoices.
  • Improved monthly reconciliation process, decreasing discrepancies by 40% and enhancing report accuracy.
  • Trained and developed junior staff, resulting in a more efficient workflow and increased team productivity by 25%.
Accounting InternJun 2017 - Dec 2017
MegaCorp Accounting Services · Los Angeles, CA
  • Assisted in the processing of invoices for 50+ client accounts, ensuring timely and accurate bills were sent out.
  • Participated in the implementation of a new accounting software system, which resulted in a 20% increase in data entry speed.
  • Conducted audits on previous accounts, identifying errors that recovered $10,000 in missing payments.

Education

Bachelor of Science in AccountingSep 2014 - Jun 2018
University of California, Los Angeles
Associate of Arts in Business AdministrationSep 2012 - May 2014
Santa Monica College

Skills

Accounts Receivable Management, Invoice Processing, Collections Management, Financial Reporting, Database Management, Customer Relationship Management, Data Analysis, Problem-Solving

Languages

English (Native), Spanish (Fluent), French (Intermediate)