CAROLYN A. DEAN ***** Willwood Dr. Houston, Texas 77072 PH#281-***-****
QUALIFICATIONS: I have an extensive accounting (A/R, A/P, Credit Analyst & Collections) background with over
fifteen (15) years of experience. My knowledge encompass customer billing, payables, account reconciliation,
collections, interpreting credit bureau reports, bond ratings, credit models, Dun & Bradstreet reports, Standard &
Poor's, annual financial statements, letters of credit, negotiations, bankruptcy, field collections, and customer relations. I
am adept at meeting deadlines, establishing priorities and organizing workflow. I have experience using the following
software GSAP, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Timberline, Macola, Customware, Peachtree, Great Plains and others.
EDUCATION: B.S. in Economics & Business Administration Memphis, TN
LeMoyne-Owen College & Memphis State University
EMPLOYMENT: Shell Oil – (Royal Dutch) Houston, TX
Credit Analyst Jul 08 to Present
• Research, reconcile and collect delinquent key accounts invoices
• Determine refundable credits and process escheatment refund payments
• Resolve over credit limit issues recommend increases in line of credit.
• Placed delinquent accounts on credit hold and authorized their release
• Determine bad debt write offs and credits that need to be issued.
• Assisted Sales team with resolving customers dispute issues
• Sent out Demand letters and prepare files for legal action
• Apply credit memos to accounts, generate “cancel & rebills” when necessary
• Request proof of delivery, determine if deductions were warranted and do write/offs
• Maintain good relations with customers and field personnel
Coca Cola – North America Houston, TX
Credit Analyst Jan 07 to Jul 2008
• Responsible for closely monitoring assigned portfolio of receivables. Resolving
delinquency issues in a very timely manner and maintaining debt to credit limit ratios.
• Procure additional documentation to assist in the collection process. Determine and
inform management if there are mitigating circumstances and work towards a resolution.
• Produce customized aging reports for key accounts.
• Apply credit memos to accounts, generate “cancel & rebills” when necessary, get proof
of delivery from warehouses, determine if deductions were warranted and do write/offs.
• Assisted approval of extended credit lines based on payment history.
Shepard Steppers Academy Houston, TX
Bookkeeper Jan 2003 - Present
• Set up “Chart of Accounts”
• Processed accounts payable invoices and other bookkeeping duties.
• Documented approved expenses to general ledger
• Prepared monthly management reports to document cash flow.
• Posted payments to customer’s accounts.
• Processed NSF checks
Compressor Dynamics Houston, TX
A/R, A/P Manager /Credit Oct 1997 to Aug 2000
• Processed and approved payable invoices
• Processed credit applications. Verified commercial credit references
using Dunn & Bradstreet, Standard & Poors and Gas Compressor Credit Association.
• Performed cash applications, monthly billing, maintained lock box and bank deposit
balance, processed NSF checks, resolved disputed payable invoices.
• Generated monthly financial reports, print monthly statements and journal entries
• Made collection calls to key accounts, sent 30 day demand letters, set up payment
plans and negotiated settlements.
Reliant Energy Houston, TX
Credit Analyst Oct 2000 – Nov 2002
• Performed account reconciliations.
• Write-offs to Bad Debt
• Contract interpretation
• Collection calls, resolve billing disputes, make adjustments to line of credit
availability
Dotson & Associates Houston, TX
Appraisal Trainee/Office Manager Jan 2003 – Dec 2006
• Received appraisal request from mortgage lenders.
• Located property and data from Stewart Title.
• Determined the three or more best comparables.
• Took dwelling measurements and photos also photos of comparables.
• Determined the fair market value of dwelling and comprised report.
• Performed A/R and collections.
Professional Implemented quality control standards for payable invoices and billing invoices.
Overview Directed and trained A/P, A/R, credit and collection support personnel. Effectively reduced
overall A/P and accounts receivables delinquency. Maintained an effective relationship with
Vendors to insure cash flow on a timely basis as a result of proper invoicing and collection efforts
Career Highlights The above listed Qualifications and Skills have been utilized at the following companies:
Henely Health care (A/R,A/P Credit Manager) Houston, TX Feb 1996 - Sept 1997
Tenneco (Risk Management) Houston, TX Feb 1994 – Dec 1995
Lane Equipment (Collection Manager) Houston, TX Mar 1984 – Dec 1993
REFERENCES: Shell Oil Xavier Vera 713-***-**** Manager
Coca Cola North America Ken Wong 281-***-**** Supervisor
Shepard Steppers Academy Melinda Billy 281-***-**** Owner
Compressor Dynamics Jerry Conner 281-***-**** Controller
Lane Equipment Co. Dale Lane 713-***-**** President
Dotson & Associates Billye Edwards 832-***-**** Realtor