Elvia Paredes

***** ********* **. ** ****** CA, *0638 Cell: 562-***-**** ad21li@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience

VB International / Los Angeles

**/**** - *******

Accounts Receivable/Credit/Collections Manager

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VB International / Los Angeles

3/2/2020 – 10/2020

Accounts Receivable/Credit/Collections Supervisor

●Ensure timely collection of payments

●Track prepayments / down payments

●Ensure chargebacks, short pays and claims are resolved

●Monitor processing of invoices

●Negotiate with clients in non-paying cases

●Post payments and organize deposit records

●Manage all cash application making sure all cash receipts are applied properly

●Respond to customer inquiries

●Daily Wells Fargo Deposits

●Account reconciliation

●Work with Vendor portals, Amazon, Wal-Mart/Retail Link, Highradius, HEB, Menard, The Home Depot, Winco, SpartanNash, Topco, Staples, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Sak’s, 99cents Only, Menard, Burlington, TJX, Kroger, Peyton’s, Marshalls, Christmas Tree Shops, Soriana, Ace International, Cencosud

●Work with insurance companies to establish and determine credit limits.

●Review and approve orders, obtain trade references for new customers.

●Review A/R aging and credit hold reports on weekly basis with CFO

●Any other tasks assigned by Owner

Jbrand Jeans / Los Angeles, CA

10/2019 – 2/28/2020 – Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist

●Responsible for all receivables factored and non-factored chargebacks

●Resolve c/b’s communicate with internal and external team as needed

●Daily review of customer portals for payments, chargeback information

●Responsible for open orders major’s and specialties

●Responsible for daily credit card settlements and closing batches

●Weekly and monthly reporting of Accounts Receivable, chargebacks and collections

●Weekly cash flow reporting

●Respond to customer and factored inquiries

●Assist the AR Manager and the Financial Controller when needed

Hudson Clothing / Commerce, CA

8/2013 – 9/2019 - Sr. Chargeback Analyst

●Responsible for all house receivables, factored charge backs and audit claims

●Bring in daily C/B’s as well as credit backs, code properly and assure that they are posted onto the correct account

●Resolve C/B’s advice C/S, Warehouse, IT and Sales to prevent future C/B’s

●Daily review of Customer Portal (Majors) payments and C/B’s

●Cash application and reconcile credits/OA’s with corresponding C/B or invoice

●Resolve daily CIT Customer’s disputes, analyze house accounts to minimize bad debt and review aging for past due invoices, place delinquent accounts with Collection Agency

●Obtain POD’s, submit carrier claims, process RTV merchandise credit memos and non-merchandise credit memo’s such as Coop Allowance, MD Allowance, discounts, promo’s/rebates, and valid violations

●Able to read and understand EDI documents such as 810, 850, 856, 812 and

820 including Vendor Manuals

●Work with A/P to provide proper backup with Controller’s approval to process debit memos for our 3PL DC as needed, due to negligence

●Assist inventory count and entry to Full Circle

●Respond to customers and bank requests for documentation

●Attended monthly meetings with 3PL and Ops team to review and correct pending issues

●Weekly meetings with the Financial Controller to review C/B aging and set benchmarks for the following week

●Assist the Financial Controller with Quarterly and Fiscal Year End Audits

Skechers USA / Manhattan Beach, CA

6/2007 - 7/2013 - Key Account Claims Analyst

●Responsible for house receivables and C/B’s (Majors & Specialties)

●Analyze house accounts to minimize bad debt, review C/B aging and recommend accounts to management for the collection’s agency

●Obtained POD, submitted carrier claims and processed credit memos with supporting documents and Management approval

●Responded to customer requests and inquiries via phone or email

●Weekly meeting with The Accounts Receivable Manager to maximize chargeback reversals, propose benchmarks and set monthly goals

●Reconcile all accounts for the Cash Application Specialist to offset from the aging

●Provided backup for check payment to the Cash Application Specialist including proper reason codes and reference numbers concerning each individual deduction

Paul Davril Inc. / Vernon, CA

7/1999 - 9/2006 - Chargeback Specialist

●Responsible for all C/B’s (Major’s and Specialties0

●Communication Manager for the Selling Specialist Program

●Managed Specialist rate per hour and hours worked

●Visited Department Stores to make sure our product was displayed accordingly

●Met with Coordinator and Department Store Manager to discuss and resolve any issues

●Chargebacks closing of the month which consisted of cash, payroll, house and Factored receivables, fixed assets, and prepayments

●Monthly collection projections

●Reconciliation of accounts and processed incoming and outgoing mail

Baby Guess, Inc. / Commerce, CA

7/1995 - 5/1999 - Collector

●Responsible for all Factored chargebacks

●Analyzed and resolved claims in a timely manner to avoid the potential deduction on the books

●Data entry and new style maintenance, piece work ticketing and process employees finish tickets for payroll, care label entry

●Chargeback the fabric providers for damage fabric, Assist the President, and the Financial Controller with business functions

●Assisted with phones and processed incoming and outgoing mail

Skills

A problem-solver with strong analytical abilities

●Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet aggressive deadlines

●Strong account management, analytical skills, follow up, interpersonal skills and strong sense of urgency

●Clear and confident communication skills both written and verbal in English and Spanish

●Works well under pressure, able to work independently, possess troubleshooting abilities to resolve discrepancies and disputes, passion for excellence

●Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, Pivot Tables, V-lookup, SAP,AX Dynamics, Full Circle, Garpac, AS400, Typing/Word processing 45-50WPM

Education

Paramount High School - 1992

References available upon request

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