Michael Frank Email & Phone Number

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States

• Lead the Strategic Markets Operations Team responsible for operational and functional support of Strategic Markets Customers
• Responsible for responding to all aspects of Request for Proposals received for current and prospective Strategic Markets Customers
• Lead the Strategic Markets Operations Team to deliver winning bids and execute contracts
• Monitor executed contracts to ensure compliance with all agreed upon terms
• Negotiate vendor deals on behalf of Benco’s Strategic Markets accounts
• Oversee projects related to the onboarding of new Strategic Markets accounts

Scranton, Pennsylvania Area

• Manage a team of eight Accounts Payable Associates responsible for the payment of all company purchases
• Negotiate favorable payment terms with vendors to maximize discounts/rebates and extend DPO
• Develop and maintain relationships with key vendor contacts
• Work closely with the Supply Chain and Marketing Teams to assist with company initiatives and resolve vendor-related issues
• Monitor and prioritize the timing of payments to ensure effective cash flow management
• Identify and deploy effective internal controls surrounding approval and payment, ensuring the safeguarding of company assets and financial resources

Scranton, Pennsylvania Area

• Provide functional leadership for a team of Accounts Receivable Coordinators and Sales Service Associates
• Responsible for ensuring timely payment of trade invoices, marketing contract creation and new item form creation
• Ensure proper accounting practices are followed in the issuance of all adjustments to accounts receivable
• Monitor compliance with established guidelines in the areas of bill payment and accounts receivable
• Support team in the investigation of customer deductions and claims
• Research debits/credits and perform journal transactions to ensure proper accounting of funds

Scranton, Pennsylvania Area

• Develop processing guidelines for finance department to ensure compliance with internal controls and maximize efficiency
• Perform audits of accounting transactions to ensure compliance with established guidelines
• Analyze documented audit results to identify needs for training, policy reinforcement, procedural changes and corrective strategies
• Provide value added feedback to Financial Managers and Accounting Clerks regarding findings and recommendations
• Provide training to department on audit guidelines and general best practices
• Perform scorecard audits for lean six sigma in order to identify opportunities for improvement

• Manage several customer accounts by handling deductions, cash application, credit and collections
• Interact with customers, sales, and operations to resolve disputes and claims
• Perform credit file reviews for current and prospective customers
• Analyze customer financial statements and provide recommendations to management on risk exposure
• Perform research on financial transactions to support trade and operational budgeting
• Consistently exceed financial goals set by the department

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General, 4.0

Activities and Societies: • Member of Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society at Wilkes University • Received a Superior Academic.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting, 3.68

Activities and Societies: • Named to the Dean’s List in Fall ‘05, Spring ‘06, Fall ‘06, Spring ‘07, Fall ‘07 and Spring ‘08 • Magna cum.