Manager Medical

Tanya Smith

*** ******** **. ( East Orange, NJ 07017 ( Phone: 302-***-**** ( Email:

**************@*******.***

Career Goal: Accounting Manager / Sr. Accountant / Controller

Education

Strayer University- Christiana, DE

. Master of Science in Accounting (in progress), degree expected 6/2011

. Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 12/2009

. Cum Laude, Minor in Finance

Experience

6/2007 - pRESENT Access Group, INC

wilmington, de

RECONCILIATION COORDINATOR (SR), (6/2009 TO PRESENT)

. Daily Reconciliations include: Deposit Quality Report, Cash

reconciliation, Student Loan Servicing System (SLSS) balance, Trust

payments, New Loan Reconciliation (NLR)

. Assists Staff Accountant in investigation and resolution of Federal,

WIP and Refund account outstanding items.

. Perform reconciliation of Trust; reconcile bank account transactions

to actual payments processed.

. Facilitate daily bank transfer payments. Maintain the GL exceptions

database.

RECONCILIATION COORDINATOR, (6/2007 to 6/2009)

. Coordinated all reconciliation activities related to funding and

cancellations. Participated in special projects/teams requiring

reconciliation expertise.

. Assisted Staff Accountant in investigation and resolution of Federal,

refund account and GL outstanding items.

. Developed and managed external financial relationships (e.g., banks,

servicers, guarantors)

Key results:

. Updated guarantor default fee reconciliation processes, fostering a more

cohesive system which improved productivity, cutting processing time by

nearly half.

. Revamped all Reconciliation procedures and spreadsheets to improve

reporting precision and standardize reporting procedures.

. Received Quarterly Teamwork award for assisting unit members in excel

training and development.

5/2005 to 6/2007 Cigna international

claymont, de

PREMIUM ACCOUNTING ANALYST

. Received book of business; Handled all A/R functions, reconciliation,

research, and payment analysis of my book of business.

. Maintained/Decreased financial risk from unallocated cash due to

GL/System variances.

. Supported Banking and Accounting related functions including clearing

of items in suspense account.

Key results:

. Received Cigna Champion Award for my role in the training of new hires.

. Received certificate for Completion of The MAGIC of Customer Relations

program.

. Resolved many outstanding collections balances dating back to 2003.

4/2000 to 5/2005 AIG

wILMINGTON, de

SENIOR MEDICAL CLAIMS EXAMINER, (4/2004 TO 5/2005)

. As Team Leader, assumed lead role in absence of the unit manager,

conducted meetings, served as point of contact for all questions

regarding medical claims processing.

. Identified training opportunities among the examiner staff and

conducted training as needed.

MEDICAL CLAIMS EXAMINER, (2/2002 to 4/2004)

. Reviewed first and third party medical claims for payment.

PREMIUM ACCOUNTING COLLECTIONS REP, (4/2000 to 2/2002)

. Posted premiums quickly and accurately; participated in analysis of

DRC & G/L receivables.

Key results:

. Implemented Quality review system for the entire medical claims unit

where none existed prior.

. Developed quality procedures and training guidelines thereby increasing

accuracy for the unit.

. Received employee of the month award and Departmental Recognition Award.

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Professional Skills

. Strong accounting knowledge and background.

. Detail oriented and efficient

. Strong verbal/written communication skills

. Strong analytical ability

. Proficient in Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Microsoft Office, Lotus, Windows,

and Peachtree Accounting

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