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California, United States

Costa Mesa, Ca, Us

Prepare, analyze and review lease contracts for the purpose of booking and billing through Leasewave , our leasing software; produce and maintain accurate and timely resultsAnalyze, verify and process all misc. billings related to new lease contracts such as pro-rata and interim rent, freight re-bills, recycle fees, admin fee, chargebacks and upfront sales tax rebills attaching the supporting documentation back-up when applicableAnalyze, verify and process all credit rentals, credit memos, and write-offs related to contract billing adjustments timely and accurately to the appropriate general ledger Prepare and process monthly billing adjustments for mass monthly invoice generation including mailing of invoices timely and accuratelyParticipate in month-end close process, ensuring reconciliation of all lease terminations, buyouts, booking and billing including renewals and rewrites, contract billing adjustments, changes and/or amendments are complete and posted to the appropriate accounting periodPrepare and maintain all customer maintenance records and utilize LeaseWave to enter comments and to document all changesAnalyze data on the Aging Report daily and prioritize accounts to be worked on; work internally with other depts. as deemed appropriate to resolve end of term disputes, tax variances, cash posting corrections, asset location changes, etc.Update and maintain collections activity on the LeaseWave Collection Notes’ window as required including document call details and actions taken and escalation appointments to upper management Explain and/or resolve routine to complex billing or collection related issues & questionsExplain basic lease terminology Handle in/out bound communications via phone and/or email in a timely & professional mannerEstablish goals both individually and within a team-based environmentAct as liaison between customers and sales-reps

Brea, California, Us

Supports a $250 million accounts receivable portfolio, specializing in account collections (including researching and resolving invoicing matters to facilitate customer payment) for over 300k individual invoices issued annually and in evaluating the creditworthiness of both potential and existing customers. The team works closely with Beckman Coulter’s customers, internal customer services and external sales teams as well as the North American finance and accounting team to take a collaborative, positive approach towards payment resolutionKey Responsibilities and Accountabilities:*Identify opportunities, recommend, and implement strategies and that lead to timely collection of North America Accounts Receivables (approximately $250 million). *Integrate into a diverse team of 26-28 accounts receivable associates in day to day standard work and improvement activities.*Participate in daily management activities and assist with process improvement activities to achieve and sustain departmental goals while constantly looking to improve these goals.*Collaborate cross-functionally with Beckman peers and management staff to ensure the accounts receivable team is equipped with the most relevant information and support to execute on their goals. *Collaborate cross functional process improvement projects for sustainability, scalability, improvement and to reduce redundancy.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb

Manage a portfolio of business accounts, covering the U.S, Canada and Puerto Rico. Approximately 225 active accounts with monthly billing of $2M. Review past due accounts and collect accordingly. Analyze financial statements and D & B Reports to establish appropriate credit limit while accessing company’s risk. Ensure account stays within approved limit, while handling the release of new and held orders. Determine status of collections and outstanding balances. Work with Management to forecast bad debt. Work with collection agencies as needed. Reconcile and audit customer accounts and payments. Assist customers with billing disputes and provide backup as requested. Collaborate with sales to set up new accounts and review monthly forecasts.Process customer payments. .

Santa Ana, California, Us

Managed several account portfolios, from Consumer to Retail and National Accounts. Analyzed Financial Statements and D & B Reports to establish appropriate credit limit while accessing the company’s risk. Monitored and approved release of new ads. Worked with customers and Ad Agency's to process payments, reconcile accounts and identify billing discrepancies. Made collection calls and negioated repayment plans.

Boise, Idaho, Us

Processed weekly payroll at the store level. Responsible to report and record the daily and weekly sales. Responsible for the General Ledger . Accounted for the daily cash receipts of all registers, and prepared the daily bank deposit. Responsible for the collection of all returned checks, service charges and monthly billable accounts. Assisted with quarterly inventory, and preperation of the P&L.