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Steven Abrahamson

Encinitas

Summary

Results-driven accounts receivable professional with over 5 years of progressive accounting experience and a proven record of reducing DSO, improving cash flow, and leading teams to operational excellence. Skilled in SAP, financial reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. Known for building strong customer relationships, and implementing process improvements that streamline collections and accelerate revenue recognition. Seeking a senior accounting role to apply strong expertise in cost analysis, financial reporting, and variance investigation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

AR Staff Accountant

Taiyo Yuden (U.S.A.) Inc.
Solana Beach
04.2023 - Current
  • Managed AR collections for 70+ customers, reducing overdue balances by 15% through proactive follow-ups and relationship building.
  • Generated and processed invoices, surcharges, and cash receipts in SAP, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Developed and implemented new billing procedures, cutting payment processing time by 20% and improving cash flow visibility.
  • Created month-end and quarter-end financial reports, presenting key AR insights to senior leadership to guide credit policy decisions.
  • Analyzed AR aging reports and collaborated with sales and supply chain teams to resolve disputes, reducing write-offs.
  • Led on-the-job training for junior accountants and interns, improving team efficiency and reducing onboarding time by 30%.
  • Prepared AR-related reports for monthly financial review meetings, contributing to strategic cash flow forecasting.
  • Managed annual renewal of company insurance policies and supported senior management with special projects.

Junior AR Staff Accountant

Taiyo Yuden (U.S.A.) Inc.
Solana Beach
05.2021 - 03.2023

Accounting/Finance Intern

Taiyo Yuden (U.S.A.) Inc.
Solana Beach
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Posted invoices and cash receipts in Excel and uploaded journal entries in SAP to support month-end reporting.
  • Assisted with HR and supply chain projects, gaining cross-departmental exposure and improving process efficiency.
  • Supported office operations by scanning, filing, and organizing invoices and financial records.

Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

Magdalena Ecke YMCA
Encinitas
05.2016 - 01.2020

Education

BS - Business Administration – Finance

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.2021

Skills

  • Accounts Receivable Management
  • Invoice processing
  • DSO Reduction & Collections Strategy
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • SAP ERP (FI/CO)
  • Process Improvement & Automation
  • Audit & Compliance
  • Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Month-End & Year-End Close
  • ERP Systems: SAP (FI/CO)
  • Oasis
  • Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Monthly journal entries
  • Financial statements
  • AR Aging
  • DSO Tracking
  • Account reconciliation

Timeline

AR Staff Accountant

Taiyo Yuden (U.S.A.) Inc.
04.2023 - Current

Junior AR Staff Accountant

Taiyo Yuden (U.S.A.) Inc.
05.2021 - 03.2023

Accounting/Finance Intern

Taiyo Yuden (U.S.A.) Inc.
01.2020 - 05.2021

Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

Magdalena Ecke YMCA
05.2016 - 01.2020

BS - Business Administration – Finance

San Diego State University

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