Bethany Byrd, Mba Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta

• Led the successful implementation of SAP S/4 Hana for all MDG, accounts receivables and cash application processes, resulting in an 80% reduction of customized technical procedures for improved efficiency and accuracy• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to cultivate a comprehensive, ongoing understanding of business requirements and record end-to-end workflows• Conducted in-depth requirements gathering sessions to align business processes with SAP S4 Hana capabilities… Show more • Led the successful implementation of SAP S/4 Hana for all MDG, accounts receivables and cash application processes, resulting in an 80% reduction of customized technical procedures for improved efficiency and accuracy• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to cultivate a comprehensive, ongoing understanding of business requirements and record end-to-end workflows• Conducted in-depth requirements gathering sessions to align business processes with SAP S4 Hana capabilities • Developed and executed actionable plans within S/4 Hana to align with business goals and optimize the accounts receivables and cash processes• Aligned and communicated technology development with business users for proper and prompt testing evaluation methods, issue resolution, as well as to clearly explain and understand system changes and issues• Created comprehensive documentation for 43 segments of SAP S/4 Hana analysis, recommendations, enhancements, testing, and training efforts• Provided support and guidance for 3 departments with ad-hoc queries and systemic training as needed • Served as a key mentor to junior colleagues and new hires on core SAP best practices Show less

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Reduced excessively aged receivables by 40% and reduced DSO by 25% within one year• Calculate the bad debt reserve and record adjustments monthly as needed• Engineered more efficient reporting process for scrap credits, allowing multiple departments to be more productive• Restructured and administered the analysis of the Accounts Receivables to estimate the Bad Debt Reserve• Supervised staff of 9 across accounts receivable and cash application teams• Maintained… Show more • Reduced excessively aged receivables by 40% and reduced DSO by 25% within one year• Calculate the bad debt reserve and record adjustments monthly as needed• Engineered more efficient reporting process for scrap credits, allowing multiple departments to be more productive• Restructured and administered the analysis of the Accounts Receivables to estimate the Bad Debt Reserve• Supervised staff of 9 across accounts receivable and cash application teams• Maintained responsibility for 26 general ledger reconciliations• Oversaw $700M in cash applied annually as well as 20,000+ accounts with $160M in receivables• Implemented new customer portal allowing customers to pay and dispute invoices online impacting 2K+ customers• Developed key performance indicators using data analysis including the average days to pay, turnover ratio, collections effectiveness, and cash application automation rate Show less

Atlanta, Georgia

• Interpreted and invoiced 27k real estate contracts with accurate and timely revenue recognition• Administered detailed analysis of the General Ledger to provide variance reporting, handle account closing and reconciliations• Spearheaded the development and implementation of 3 SAP/Billing improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy of reporting and better manage daily responsibilities• Defined, coordinated, and developed system changes with IT, incorporated multiple subsidiaries… Show more • Interpreted and invoiced 27k real estate contracts with accurate and timely revenue recognition• Administered detailed analysis of the General Ledger to provide variance reporting, handle account closing and reconciliations• Spearheaded the development and implementation of 3 SAP/Billing improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy of reporting and better manage daily responsibilities• Defined, coordinated, and developed system changes with IT, incorporated multiple subsidiaries into the corporate ERP structure, and reduced DSO 3 days by automating multiple functions within the team• Standardized team metrics to grow performance and reduce labor costs and cultivated strong inter-company relationships between departments to streamline billing and collection processes• Led recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluation of staff members, including recommendations for promotion• Demonstrated strong leadership and led people development as well as staff development to motivate the team to increase efficiencies and reduce costs• Cut response time for interdepartmental requests by 6 days and boosted contract billing from 7 to 25 invoices per day Show less

Atlanta, Georgia

• Guided and motivated a team of 16 direct staff to collect, reconcile, and bill $80M in accounts receivable while simultaneously developing, enhancing, and improving the relationship with customers• Mitigated customer escalations by clarifying the issue, finding root cause, selecting and explaining the best solution, expediting correction or adjustment, and then following up to ensure resolution• Evaluated revenue contracts to define proper billing methods and complete accounting… Show more • Guided and motivated a team of 16 direct staff to collect, reconcile, and bill $80M in accounts receivable while simultaneously developing, enhancing, and improving the relationship with customers• Mitigated customer escalations by clarifying the issue, finding root cause, selecting and explaining the best solution, expediting correction or adjustment, and then following up to ensure resolution• Evaluated revenue contracts to define proper billing methods and complete accounting summaries.• Outlined monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports for management to drive informed decision making, leading to a reduction in scheduled corporate reporting time by 2 days• Optimized scalable operational procedures related to revenue and collections, such as a high-level billing operation manual for the company’s CEO to present to the Board of Directors• Administered accounting journal entries and prepared reconciliations, integrating electronic processing improvements to receive payments within a 24-hour decreasing DSO • Corresponded cross-functionally with CFO’s, plant managers, owners, and transportation departments to rectify billing issues, accelerate customer payment, and foster positive consumer relationships Show less

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business/Managerial Economics