
Accounts Receivable, Credit, and Collections professional with experience managing payment processing, account reconciliation, and overdue account resolution. Skilled in analyzing delinquent accounts, implementing collection strategies, and resolving billing discrepancies through effective customer communication. Experienced in processing credit applications, maintaining accurate account records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Proficient in using systems such as SAP and related financial platforms to support accurate reporting and account management. Bilingual in English and Spanish, enabling clear communication and improved customer support across diverse client bases.
Cash Applications and Accounts Receivable:
• Process daily electronic and check payments, ensuring accurate and timely posting based on remittance or customer credit terms.
• Resolve payment discrepancies, reconcile accounts receivable (AR), and address short-paid invoices promptly.
• Review and correct incomplete transactions, manage NSF emails, and handle RMA credits and chargeback invoices.
• Approve new account setups, request removal of closed accounts, and reconcile AR for assigned accounts.
• Monitor overdue accounts, develop collection strategies, and contact customers to resolve billing issues and secure payments.
• Maintain current and collectible AR items while fostering positive customer relationships and adhering to ethical and legal standards.
• Collections: Collaborate with collections and accounting teams to address bad debt, unclaimed credits, and overpayments.
• Document collection activities, track account statuses, and prepare reports for management review.
Account-Specific Responsibilities:
• Fintech Support: Review daily Fintech transactions, ensure incomplete transactions are processed, and confirm 820 files are transmitted to SAP and payments are deposited into the bank.
• Chain and Military Support: Process ACH, EFT, IDoc, and wire payments for chain and military accounts, utilizing emailed remittance advice for accurate same day posting in SAP.
• Independent Accounts: Resolve short-paid invoices, provide advice in SAP FBL5N for the collection team, and reconcile AR for accounts with COD terms, addressing all discrepancies.
• Scan all incoming payments using Opex scanners on the same day they are received.
• Perform check validation reviews within the ECP queues to ensure accuracy.
• Assist customers with BBGNow and PayNow registrations during the credit approval process.