Kathleen Stern Email & Phone Number

Kathleen Stern is a Area Accounts Receivable Manager at Minor Hotels.

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  Area Accounts Receivable Manager

  Minor Hotels

  Nov 1996 - Present

  SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:· Staff management experience;· Appropriate handling of sensitive information;· Ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment;· Excellent verbal and written communication skills;· Ability to identify and project manage new initiatives;· Ability to build good relationships with vendors and suppliers;· Understand the importance of accuracy and attention to detail;·… Show more SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:· Staff management experience;· Appropriate handling of sensitive information;· Ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment;· Excellent verbal and written communication skills;· Ability to identify and project manage new initiatives;· Ability to build good relationships with vendors and suppliers;· Understand the importance of accuracy and attention to detail;· Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel/CMS Hotel Reservations. I enjoy providing customer service and am an experienced leader with a high attention to detail and organizational skills - a team player and excellent in communicating both written and verbally.Employed with Oaks/Minor since 1996 to current date including:- Managing the National Accounts Receivable department overlooking 15 staff (13 years)Overlooking Accounts Receivable for 58 HotelsOverlooking Accounts Payable Agent commissions for 27 HotelsOverlooking Credit control & processing of all new credit applications/accounts to be established Rostering.Setting objectives for the account receivable team that align with the accounting department’s goalsMonitoring processing of invoicesEnsuring timely collection of paymentsSupport Accounts Receivable Clerks on a daily basis and train new team membersEnsure all team members follow the Trust accounting principlesStay updated on industry and legislative changes for Trust accounts & Strata titlesConduct credit checksNegotiate with clients - non-payment casesEnsure high-quality invoicing & collection procedures that comply with current laws 1996 - 2007Hotel openings & takeover of 18 Properties/Hotels including on-site management Show less