Elizabeth S. Rabaja
Rowland Heights CA 91748
626-***-**** - Home
626-***-**** - Cell
********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
Skilled collector helping build efficiencies to improve internal practices
and process through communicating causes and reduce percentage of
uncollected jobs by improving and increasing collection efforts.
. Demonstrated capacity to reduce accounts receivable by clearly
identifying and resolving disputes.
. Proven track record of collections and accurately completing
research, reporting information to management within demanding time
frames.
. Adept at developing and maintaining process that reduces redundancy,
improve accuracy and efficiency to achieve organizational objectives.
. Establish and maintain high level of customer satisfaction through
efficient and timely client resolution.
. Able to identify goals and priorities and resolve issues in initial
stages.
. Collect and provide data that will help in identifying deficiencies
within corporate processes that would reduce percentage of non-funded
accounts.
. Proficient in Microsoft office (word, outlook, windows, excel), type
65wpm, 10 key by touch, skilled in using A/R charge back systems
(Silton, AS400, Oracle, etc), experienced in accounting software,
i.e., MAS 90/200, SBT, Sage Pro.
Keyword Summary
Collector, A/R analyst, Accounts Receivable/Payable, Customer Service,
Customer Support, Client Relations, Accounting, Invoicing, Data Entry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
COMPLETE CLOTHING COMPANY - 4950 E. 49th St. Vernon, CA
- HR/Payroll, August '09 - February '10
Provides HR expertise by interpreting policies and procedures and ensures
company adherence to federal and state laws related to HR functions.
Serves as consultant to employees and management on Human Resource related
issues. Participates in establishment of long-range objective for the
organization, partnering with senior management to identify immediate and
long-term needs. Develops and implements retention plans. Investigate
sensitive issues and coordinate with management on appropriate responses.
Serves as quality control point person for HR related paperwork. Signed up
the company for E-Verify and act as contact person in verifying prospective
employee's authorization to work. Assists in new employee's orientation
facilitation. Administers applicable benefits program with management.
Does bi-weekly payroll using Genesis Pro and Evolution
RELIABLE PROPERTIES - 6399 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
- Collector, January '09 - July '09
Provides high level of collection of past due accounts. Maintains client
follow up on current receivables. Organize plan of payments and rent
reductions of current tenants. Issues 3 Day Notices and Belief of
Abandonment. Coordinate with attorneys and agencies on Eviction Notices.
ALL ACCESS APPAREL, INC. - 1515 E. Gage Rd., Montebello, CA
- Analyst/Collector, August '05 - August '08
Provides high level of analysis and collection of all past due accounts,
charge backs, deductions/dilutions. Performs research and assists
operations in resolving compliance issues. Addresses inquiries of current
and potential violation issues and submits recommendations for resolution
and/or implementation.
. Reduced A/R by $30,000 during the first 3 months of tenure.
. Successfully cleaned up accounts by identifying the issues,
researching, collecting and matching open credits.
. Handles posting, application of payments and collection of
House accounts. Post daily A/R transactions, prepares A/R month-end
reconciliation and balancing. Assist in A/P processing.
TARRANT APPAREL GROUP - 3151 E. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles CA
- Charge back Analyst/Collector, Oct.'04 - Aug.'05
Provides high level of analysis and collection of all past due accounts,
deductions/dilutions. Handles accounts of major customers, such as
Mervyns, Federated Stores, JCP, Dillard's, etc. Addresses compliance
issues and violations to management and department concerned for immediate
correction and or implementation. Communicate with various departments to
gather facts necessary to establish resolution plan and action necessary to
collect funds. Handles credit approvals for house accounts.
KELLWOOD, INC. - 13077 E. Temple Ave., City of Industry, CA
- A/R Supervisor, March'99 - Feb.'04
Served as Supervisor for Fritzi, CA. Supervising 3 junior collectors and 1
clerk.
Serve as part of the Acquisition Team that brought the company from San
Francisco to Los Angeles. Stayed in San Francisco 3 times a week for 5
months to study the company's accounts receivable, charge backs,
production, credit and system. Conducted in depth analysis of the
company's receivables and compiled results for review by management.
Provides support to the Credit/A/R Manager. Help process organizational
development for the new company. Set up Accounts Receivable in Los
Angeles. Performed variety of A/R functions during initial stage of set-up
(posting, data entry, reconciliation of accounts, etc.). Prepares monthly
A/R Activity Report (collections, write-offs, credits, allowances) for the
CFO and each operating departments. Prepares month end closing to be
submitted to the Controller and Management. Communicate with various
departments (C/S, Shipping, Sales, Production, EDI, etc.) in resolving
current and upcoming compliance issues for resolution and implementation.
. Effectively managed the Collection Dept. and reduced accounts
Receivable from the high $4M starting acquisition to the low
$200K in 3 years.
TREIVUSH INDUSTRIES/A. GOLD E. - 940 E. Washington Blvd., LA CA
- A/R Collector, May'95 - March'99
Provides analysis and collection of past due accounts. Prepares daily
assignments of invoices to the factor. Post and apply daily cash receipts
for house accounts. Coordinate with various departments in resolution and
implementation of compliance issues. Post daily charge backs to the A/R
system. Performs monthly closing, write-offs and factor statement
reconciliation.
. Effectively handled 2 companies, Patricia Jones and A. Gold E. and
maintained receivables below $200K
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Certified Medical Biller/Coder - Baldwin Park Unified School Dist./Monrovia
Unified School 1999-2000
Vendor Conference Attendee - Mervyns Hayward CA 2005
Vendor Conference Attendee - JCP Salt Lake City UT 2005
Notary Public/Signing Agent - Commission expires April 2013