PARKESHWA NAND
Cell#: 408-***-****, e-mail: **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE To obtain a full time position for an organization in the
Finance/Accounting department where my current skills,
attained experience, and qualifications can be utilized in
fast paced, and efficient work environment
WORK EXPERIENCE
Oct 07 - Mar 13 BUTLER-JOHNSON CORPORATION - SAN JOSE, CA
Senior Credit & Collections Analyst
. Responsible for day-to-day credit function including
monitor, review and release hold orders and collect
assigned large B2B customer accounts, particularly those
past due or over credit limit on the A/R aging
. Billing & Reconciling account receivable balances with
customer
. Sending customer account statements upon request
. Responding to customer inquiries
. Recommending accounts for third party collection
. Researching and resolving customer short payments
. Sending account statements and spreadsheets to customers
. Negotiating payment settlements with customers
. Working closely with Sales, Customers and other dept
. Cash-application with clearing unapplied cash from customer
accounts
. Recommending increases or decreases in customer credit
limits
. File & Release Liens
. Performing payment history reviews and other projects as
assigned
Feb 02 - Sept 07 XPEDX (AN INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO) - HAYWARD,
CA
Senior Credit & Collections Analyst - Lead
. Responsible for day-to-day credit function of the division
including monitor, review and release hold orders and
collect assigned large B2B customer accounts, particularly
those past due or over credit limit on the A/R aging
totaling to $25M
. Review with Credit Manager and respective sales reps
delinquent accounts and refer the accounts to collection
agencies
. Investigate/process all new credit applications within three
days which required calling references, banks, obtain Dun &
Bradstreet reports, Financials, and ratings for new customers
. Ensure credit files are up-to-date including periodic
reviews of certain dollar volume customers including
analyzing the financials and forward the files for approval
to the Credit Manager, with my recommendation.
. Maintain good working relationship with all customer
accounts and make sure sales reps are up to date with
necessary credit status of all accounts
. Investigate, reconcile and resolve all accounts with
disputed balances arising from DMS report and update the
Discrepancy Log sheet and Potential Chargeback
discrepancies on daily basis. Process Credit & Debit Memo's
as required.
. Work with Cash Application Dept to make sure certain checks
are applied to the correct invoices and control, maintain,
document, and audit all maintenance on customer accounts.
. Enter billed invoices into respective customer online web-
invoicing system
. Train, assist, and support other Credit Assistants in
reconciling the accounts. When required, travel to customer
sites to promote communication and problem resolution
. Lead a team of three staff personnel within the department
to complete any special projects, update Resale Card, and
carry out daily and month end reports, UCC filing, Lien
Releases and closing procedures for month end.
Oct 99 To Feb 02 HALL KINION & ASSOCIATES, INC. -
SAN JOSE, CA
Senior Credit & Collections Analyst
- Lead
. Oversee all aspects of the Credit & Collection of Contract
and Perm accounts, including extensive interface with
Sales, Marketing, and Recruiters
. Control and manage customer aging and DSO between 35 - 40
days
. Manage and improve the customer relationships including
taking action to improve overall Credit and Collection
environment
. Responsible for complete ownership of assigned AR aging for
domestic and international accounts
. Responsible for making collection calls to achieve the
monthly collection target, resolve customer deductions,
disputes and reconciling customer accounts as needed in
order to keep accounts as current as possible
. Represents Credit and Collections in cross-functional
meetings and on special projects.
. As Team lead with group of five, provide training,
directions, and guidance when necessary
Oct 96 To Aug 99 EXCELSIOR MANUFACTURING, INC. - SAN
JOSE, CA.
Accounting Lead/Hr Administrator
. Supervising Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
. Credit Collection, Cash Postings & A/C Reconciliation, and
customer credit readings
. Carryout billing, maintain Customer Files, and attend weekly
meetings with Accounting
Controller and Auditors
. Maintain Employees personnel Files and process New Hire
Orientation and paperwork
. Filing of quarterly Sales & Use Tax
EDUCATION
2005 - 2009 San Jose City College - Associate of Arts in
Accounting
1990 - 1991 University of the South Pacific -
Business Computer Certificate
1988 - 1989 Fiji National Mission College - Business
Accounting Certificate
COMPUTER SKILLS Excel, Windows 2000, People Soft, Oracle, SAP, MAS 500,
Quick Books, Accpac, AS400, IBM - 36, Access, & Business Works