Danielle Alford Smalls
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Objective To obtain a challenging position that will utilize
skills I have developed through my work experience,
while allowing me the opportunity for upward
mobility.
Experience Collection's Specialist
7/08 - Present Thornton-Tomasetti Group, Inc. New
York, NY
Responsible for the collections activity and follow
up on over two hundred accounts.
Establish and maintain relationships with
customer's accounts payable department and other
contact personnel
Provide invoicing, A/R, claims and cash application
related problem solving
Escalate problem accounts to management as required
by business circumstances
Create reports and provide analysis to management
about the status of assigned customer portfolio.
Communicate with Engineers to solve collection
issues with clients
Billing Coordinator
1/06 - 7/08 Thornton-Tomasetti Group, Inc. New
York, NY
Generate and distribute client fee and expense
bills
Set up and maintain projects accuracy in database
Reconcile accounts and research any discrepancies
Prepare A/R aging reports and other related reports
Handle client inquires - including provide
outstanding balances, copies of open invoices and
time sheet back up.
Training of new Billing Coordinators in billing
procedures
Correspond with engineers regarding issues
pertaining to outstanding receivables
Monitor employee time sheets for timely and correct
submission
Assist staff accountants and others with special
projects as needed
Distribute Petty Cash and Travel Advances as needed
Account Manager
12/98 - 7/05 Access Capital Inc, New York, NY
Responsible for the collections activity and follow
up on over two hundred accounts.
Resolve discrepancies such as chargebacks and other
disputes with accounts
Negotiate payment arrangements with clients
Provided management with monthly aging reports
Referred clients who defaulted on payment to
collections agencies
Collections Representative
8/97 - 12/98 Rosenthal & Rosenthal Inc, New York,
NY
Responsible for the collection of numerous accounts
Communicate with clients via heavy phone contact
Resolve discrepancies and other disputes with
accounts
Assisted credit analysts with credit decisions
Skills Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook,
Deltek Vision. Detail oriented, accurate,
organized, efficient and a good problem solver.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Display high standards of diplomacy along with
sound business and relationship judgment.
Education York College, Jamaica, NY
1992 - 1995
Specialization : Liberal Arts
References Available upon request