Accounts Receivable Representative
- Location
- United States
- Rate, USD
- Not specified
- Work schedule
- Full Time,
- Language skills
- English
- Available for Hire
- Yes
About me
I am an accomplished accounts receivable professional with over 10 years of experience in client account management and customer service. I have built my career around resolving account discrepancies, improving collection outcomes, and maintaining strong quality assurance standards.
I have been recognized as a top performer throughout my tenure, consistently ranking among the department’s highest collectors and frequently holding the #1 spot. My work has focused on managing key accounts efficiently and ensuring timely payment collections through accurate information and proactive follow-up.
I bring strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach to every interaction. I have handled escalation calls, customer complaints, and returns or exchanges while maintaining high satisfaction scores and supporting team success.
In addition to my collections experience, I have extensive experience with data entry, invoicing, and administrative tasks. I am comfortable working across systems and using tools such as Microsoft Office, Sage, NetSuite, Salesforce, and Teams to support daily operations.
I have also contributed as a team lead by training staff, improving team performance, and sharing knowledge to strengthen overall results. My leadership style is collaborative, and I value accuracy, accountability, and efficiency.
I am seeking opportunities where I can continue applying my expertise in receivables, customer service, and operational support. I take pride in delivering reliable results, solving problems quickly, and helping teams achieve strong financial performance.
Professional area
Education
- Aug 1986 - Apr 1988 Courses in Business Management @ University of Southern Indiana
- Aug 1981 - Apr 1984 High School Diploma @ Castle High School
Experience
- Apr 2013 - Present Accounts Receivable Representative III @ Shoes for Crews
Consistently ranked within the top three for year-end collection amounts department-wide and recognized as the top collector for four consecutive years. Managed key accounts, resolved accounting issues, improved account resolution through accurate information and quality control, obtained valid contact information for long-overdue accounts, maintained an 80% success rate in promised-to-pay calls, expedited requests using system knowledge, and maintained an average Days Outstanding of 43 days.
- Apr 2011 - Apr 2013 Customer Service Team Lead @ Shoes for Crews
Served as the primary point of contact for the team, managed escalation calls, led team training sessions, handled customer complaints, processed returns and exchanges, executed data entry and administrative tasks including invoicing through fax and email, and consistently achieved high quality assurance scores.
