Accounts Payable Medical Billing

Valerie St. Luce

**** ****** ******

Washington, DC 20018

Cell: 718-***-****

abgs1g@r.postjobfree.com

Profile Summary

Accounting and Bookkeeping professional with extensive background managing

journal entries, accounts payable, receivables, and general ledgers in a

variety of industries. Demonstrated proficiency with Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP). Excellent quantitative analysis skills with

high attention to detail. A client-oriented team player recognized for

commitment to the accurate and timely achievement of corporate financial

objectives.

Computer skills: Windows XP, MS Office Suite, MS Solomon, Quicken, ACCPAC,

QuickBooks, Peachtree, Med-Series 4, Integrated Claims Service

applications, Windows7, Peoplesoft, RUN Powered by ADP

Professional Experience

CITY CONNECTIONS REALTY INC., New York, NY 2007 - Present

Full-Charge Bookkeeper

Direct all AP/AR functions, including collections and deposits, and oversaw

payroll preparation. Manage 7 bank account reconciliations.

. Prepare journal entries, journal ledger postings, and trial balance

information.

. Provide accounting assistance to firm managers and operations staff;

respond to financial questions and concerns to meet business needs.

. Evaluate risk and control environments, including financial reporting

risks, providing valuable guidance that contributes to the corporate

investment decision-making process.

. Develop ad hoc analyses in multi-channel profitability reporting system,

ensuring accurate and timely maintenance and implementation of budget and

forecast revisions.

NATIONAL CONSUMER MARKETING, LLC, New York, NY 2006 - 2007

Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist

Managed the processing and documentation of AP/AR for a provider of

management consulting services, including journal entries and general

ledger balances.

. Prepared invoices, deposits, tax returns, monthly closings of financial

records and posting of month-end information; ensured accuracy of

financial statements.

. Recorded information about financial status of customers and status of

collection efforts, providing detailed reports for management review.

. Coordinated correspondence and monitored accounts, advising customers of

necessary actions and strategies for repayment.

VERRAZANO CLOSING SERVICES, Brooklyn, NY 2003 - 2006

Bookkeeper

Managed AP/AR, general ledger postings, 12 bank account reconciliations,

and payroll. Analyzed all financial data and completed month-end and year-

end closing reports. Collaborated on internal and external business

audits.

. Collaborated with management on the distribution of necessary

accounting paperwork, ensuring open communication and the completion

of vital project duties.

. Balanced escrow receivables for criminal judgments on behalf of clients

from 2003 to 2006; identified appropriate payment procedures and venues

to bring escrow accounts current.

. Followed up on necessary requirements needed for client refunds, reducing

processing time from 2 months to only 1 week.

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Professional Experience, continued

ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER, Anchorage, AK 2002 - 2003

Medical Billing Specialist

Identified and addressed patient account balances that were fully or

partially unpaid for a tribally-owned and operated hospital.

. Coordinated collection activities for delinquent accounts, verifying

coverage and corresponding with insurance companies.

. Researched customer accounts thoroughly and documents appropriately,

resolving discrepancies and preparing adjustments and refunds as

necessary.

. Obtained and submitted medical records and other documentation

required for claim payment and appeals.

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, Statesboro, GA 1997 - 2002

Payroll Clerk

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION OF DOMINICA LTD, Dominica, West Indies 1991

- 1996

Accounting Assistant

Education

Certified Public Bookkeeper, National Association of Certified Public

Bookkeepers, 2009

Master of Business Administration, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro,

GA, 2002

Bachelor of Business Administration, Georgia Southern University,

Statesboro, GA, 2000

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