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Natasha Parsan

Toronto,ON

Summary

Detail-oriented accounts receivable and billing specialist with demonstrated success in significantly reducing aged receivables. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate with customers to maintain positive business relationships. Adept at identifying and resolving problem accounts and discrepancies

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Career Break

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04.2023 - 01.2024

Employment at Postmedia Network was eliminated due to closure of publications. Currently highly motivated to rejoin the workforce after taking a break for family caretaking

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Postmedia Network Inc.
07.2019 - 04.2023
  • Daily collection calls to Postmedia single copy newspaper and media customers using a customer centric approach
  • Reviewed and released sales orders from credit hold queues
  • Recommended process improvements resulting in collections performance improvement and efficiency
  • Liaised with sales department to resolve discrepancies and provided adjustments as required
  • Resolved customer account issues in a timely manner
  • Developed payment plans for delinquent accounts
  • Processed payments and refunds.

Employment Gap

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01.2017 - 12.2018

Invested in my education after Allstream's layoff. Went back to school.

Billing Analyst / Billing Investigator / Collections Specialist

Allstream Inc.
04.1997 - 05.2016
  • Accurately prepared rebate calculations, executive summaries, write off requests, rebate analysis and bad debt reports in a timely manner in accordance with company policies and procedures
  • Collaborated with Billing Operations, Marketing, Sales, Finance and Order Teams which ensured accurate invoices were produced
  • Supported Sales Account Managers as a first line of contact for billing inquiries, improving the customer experience
  • Managed the billing and collection activity of a dedicated portfolio worth $3.1M, comprised of 25 Business Customers
  • Worked along with Ernst & Young and/or PwC on Clients' audits or bankruptcies
  • Performed timely investigation and resolution of customer billing issues as identified by Customer Service, Sales, Billing and Collections
  • Proactively reviewed non-standard billing contracts, special bids and proposals (RFP's) ensuring Billing and Systems supported the requirements.

Education

College Diploma - Office Administration Health Services Management

Seneca College
Toronto, Canada
2018

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Salesforce
  • Account Reconciliation
  • SharePoint
  • Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • SAP

Languages

English - Native
Spanish - Beginner

Strengths

Customer Relationship Management

  • Maintained positive relationships with customers and internal teams, resulting in a 15% increase in customer satisfaction

Problem Solving

  • Resolved billing issues within 30 days that resulted in resolution of $1M outstanding collectible and cleared monies in the 120, 90, 60 and 31 day buckets.

Customer Service

  • Achieved a score of 97% dispute resolution within 5 business days by analyzing and coordinating with cross functional departments to resolve billing issue thereby reducing the Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).

Team Player

  • Mentored and trained team members on circuit monitoring reports which resulted in increased invoice accuracy.

Timeline

Career Break

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04.2023 - 01.2024

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Postmedia Network Inc.
07.2019 - 04.2023

Employment Gap

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01.2017 - 12.2018

Billing Analyst / Billing Investigator / Collections Specialist

Allstream Inc.
04.1997 - 05.2016

College Diploma - Office Administration Health Services Management

Seneca College
Natasha Parsan