Driven Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist resolves past due customer invoices and collects and processes payments. Meets strict deadlines with minimum direction by prioritizing and organizing workload. Proven background overcoming obstacles and obtaining results. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Coordinator/E-Billing Specialist
Goodmans LLP
04.2022 - Current
Responsible for performing activities related to the assessment, correction, and resolution of customer billing exceptions.
Primary duties/responsibilities: processing electronic bill exceptions returned due to incorrect email addresses.
Updating customer email and mailing addresses through an online billing system.
Generate bills, reprint corrected pre-bills and prepare cover letters if applicable.
Communicate with internal and external customers on billing resolutions
Responsible for handling all aspects of the billing process, from engagement to collections.
Work collaboratively with the firm's midsections Department to assist in the timely collection of all electronically submitted invoices.
Submission of all electronically billed invoices through firm a billing platform or client-preferred e-billing vendor(s), including any unique uploading requirements (i.e., cost backup, manual LEDES files, special LEDES reporting, etc.)
Worked with software such as Elite Enterprise, Aderant, Mitratech, NetSuite, Collaborate, TyMetrix 360, Legal Tracker, and CounselLink
Account Receivable/Medical Specialist
Shelley Automation
10.2020 - 03.2022
Created new customer accounts and carried out associated data entry into the central database, consistently beating targets for completion.
Performed AR duties including invoicing, investigating chargebacks, discrepancies, and reconciliations.
Undertook basic bookkeeping tasks and issued invoices to clients.
Prepared an incoming check for the bank deposits.
Monitored client accounts for non-payment and delayed payment.
A team player who is good at relationship building internally and externally.
Provide Technical Sales/Networking support to the client
Responsible for all aspects related to insurance claims to maximize revenue streams.
Handle monthly statements, and payment plans and provide collection support.
Reviewing and researching insurance claims to determine possible payment sources.
Evaluating the client's financial status and establishing budget payment plans.
Follow up on correspondence, unprocessed, rejected, and claims not paid promptly.
Working closely in a team environment to meet daily, monthly targets
Payment Processing Clerk
ILAC (International Language Academy Of Canada)
02.2020 - 10.2020
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and
Receiving and processing high volumes of invoices.
Monitor payments and expenditures
Process credit card payments
Generate and distribute weekly financial report
Ensure invoices are paid on a timely basis and effectively monitor and follow up on invoices
Received payments, posted transactions and monitored accounts for past-due issues.
Prepare financial reports and examine financial statements for accuracy and compliance..
Account Receivable/Collection Specialist
Optima Communication International Inc,
11.2017 - 07.2019
Working for Toronto Hydro campaign
Contacted customers to discuss past-due accounts and negotiated payment plans.
Responded to customer inquiries and provided detailed account information.
Maintained accurate records of customer accounts, payments and payment plans.
Entered client details and notes into system for interdepartmental access and review.
Maintained and updated collections tracking spreadsheet to help organize payment information
Performed debit, credit and total accounts on computer spreadsheets/databases
Work proactively with other departments in identifying and resolving accounts receivable related issues
Provided excellent customer service to retain the loyalty of returning customers
Responsible for performing credit collections on past due accounts
Billing adjustments, cancellations and final billing accounts
Making outbound collection calls in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations
Conducting inbound or outbound collection calls utilizing a predictive dialer, preview or other technology, meeting performance goals
Negotiating payment terms for delinquent loans/accounts and accurately notating the loan/account following departmental procedures
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB
06.2025
High School Diploma -
Father Don Maclellan Catholic Secondary
Whitby, ON
09.2012
Skills
Interest Calculations
Invoice Processing
Audits Understanding
Invoicing Expertise
File Management
Document Analysis
Research
Document Review
Payment Posting
Billing Systems and Software
Invoicing Proficiency
Ability to Multitask
Effective Time Management Critical thinking and problem-solving Communication
Ability to Work in a Team
Computer Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure Customer Service
Microsoft Office
Communication Skills
Leadership and Teamwork
Eager and Energetic Individual Highly Motivated and Committed
Effectively take on Individual Projects with Minimal Supervision
Works well under pressure
Reliable, Responsible and Enthusiastic to Achieve Goals
Self-directed individual Who Works Well Independently and as a Team Member
Extremely Organized and Patient
Great Team Player
Quick Learner
Excellent Communication Skills
Enthusiastic, Motivated with Positive Work Ethic
Proficient with Microsoft Office Application (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)