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Chuck Goon

Brossard,QC

Summary

Strategic, analytical, and results-driven Accounts Receivable and Credit & Collections professional with a 10+ year accounting career specializing in AR processing, invoicing, collections, and reconciliation. Known for strategic thinking, analytical skills, and consistently achieving goals through effective financial management and client relationship building. Strengths in optimizing cash flow, reducing account delinquency, and improving processes to enhance overall efficiency and profitability.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Analysis Contractor

Mega Brand
Saint-Laurent
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Create production forecasting plans utilizing Excel and input from the production management team
  • Assisted the Planner and Finance in the transition process by updating the tooling report for the disposal of fixed assets
  • Conducted detailed analysis and generated insightful reports on inventory trends, production outputs, and finished goods availability, facilitating informed decision-making for leadership teams
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of inventory strategies with production schedules and sales forecasts, resulting in enhanced supply chain coordination and reduced lead times

Senior Accounts Receivable

Tarkett Sport, Saint
04.2020 - 04.2022
  • Diligently reviewed aging regularly for any problematic accounts and billings variance for the US Landscape market
  • Implemented proactive AR strategies by emailing statements weekly and contacting customers to follow up on past due invoices, ensuring timely payments and reducing outstanding balances
  • Met weekly with US sales reps and managers to assist with collections of past due accounts, utilizing their relationships with customers to educate them on payments owed to return accounts to active status
  • Monitored and documented all critical accounts receivable transactions; prepared reports, including receivable summary, checks received and outstanding Balance
  • Reconciled and processed credit card transactions daily, demonstrating a keen eye for detail to resolve data discrepancies
  • Thoroughly reviewed and assessed the creditworthiness of both existing and prospective customers, providing insightful recommendations to mitigate risk and support informed decisions

Production Planner

Mega Brand
Saint-Laurent
04.2015 - 04.2020
  • Expertly developed production schedules and maintaining an inventory of raw materials and finished goods, focusing on adequate counts available to meet manufacturing and customer requirements
  • Worked closely with the China team to communicate with vendors to ensure the timely shipping of raw materials to the
  • Canada warehouse, delivering a record of timely procurement and minimal operational downtime
  • Analyzed and updated the US and Canada Distribution Center finished goods inventory to ensure sales orders meet customer demand
  • Adjusted and modified planning schedules to accommodate rush orders and new product launches, resulting in increasing customer satisfaction and business loyalty

Credit & Collection Analyst

Mega Brand, Saint, Laurent
08.2010 - 04.2015
  • Oversee a portfolio of US Commercial accounts, responsible for managing collection activities, consisting of calls and written correspondence, while maintaining positive client relationships to return accounts to current status
  • Maintained, analyzed, and assessed the creditworthiness of customers which included verifying three supplier references to determine the credit limit
  • Partnered with customers such as Toy R’ US and Walmart in using Dun and Bradstreet to determine the credit limits
  • Expertly downloaded and reviewed AT aging reports daily, ensuring accurate verification of past-due invoices and upcoming payment schedules
  • Implemented efficient tracking systems to monitor payment deadlines and streamline the accounts receivable process, resulting in improved cash flow and reduced instances of late payments
  • Emailed statements and invoices to customers for remittance details to update their accounts
  • Reviewed bad debt journal entries to close out the month for timely financial statement reporting
  • Reconciled month-end accounts receivable ledger and sent it to management for review

Staff Accountant

Time Warner Cable
04.2007 - 08.2008
  • Managed credit card and bank reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations in preparing and posting journal entries for month-end close
  • Conducted detailed statistical analysis and reporting for subscription services, providing insights to optimize revenue streams and customer retention strategies

Financial Operations Associate

SW Bach & Company
Port Washington
12.2000 - 02.2007
  • Performed daily monitoring and reconciling of trade orders, inventory, and customer accounts
  • Prepared various journal entries from the monthly clearing settlement report
  • Processed daily accounts payable and recorded revenue to develop daily financial statements and net capital
  • Assisted in month-end closing and reconciling balance sheet and revenue accounts

Education

Associate of Science - Economics Science

Dawson College
Ville St Laurent
11.1998

Skills

  • Credit & Collections
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Account Reconciliations
  • Customer Relationships
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • Aging Report Analysis
  • Accounting Operations
  • Billing Discrepancy Resolution
  • Inventory Maintenance
  • Manufacturing Procedures
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Technical Skills:
  • Excel (Formulas, Pivot table, Charts, VLOOKUP) Act Pac, PeopleSoft, JD Edward, Syspro, Salesforce
  • High Radius, Walmart Retail Link
  • Education: Dawson College Montreal

Timeline

Production Analysis Contractor

Mega Brand
04.2022 - 10.2022

Senior Accounts Receivable

Tarkett Sport, Saint
04.2020 - 04.2022

Production Planner

Mega Brand
04.2015 - 04.2020

Credit & Collection Analyst

Mega Brand, Saint, Laurent
08.2010 - 04.2015

Staff Accountant

Time Warner Cable
04.2007 - 08.2008

Financial Operations Associate

SW Bach & Company
12.2000 - 02.2007

Associate of Science - Economics Science

Dawson College
Chuck Goon