Tara Miller ***********@*****.***
** ****** ****** 732-***-**** (home)
Middlesex, NJ 08846 908-***-**** (cell)
Objective :
Seeking a challenging position within an organization that will allow my
experience and acquired skills to positively impact company performance and
profitability.
Experience :
May 2010 - Present
CorePharma, LLC, Middlesex, NJ
Accounts Payable
. Match invoices and packing slips with purchase orders
. File/organize/keep track of purchase orders
. Receive and sort payroll, keep running excel spreadsheet
. File/organize Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank
Reconciliations, and Deposits
. Receive Medical Rebates, keep running excel spreadsheet
. Keep Medicaid up to date in a timely manner
. Use excel for small projects
. Work on check run each week (pull invoices, mail checks)
. File AP paid checks and keep filing cabinet up to date
. Work closely with Accounts Coordinator for small projects, keeping
track of invoices, purchase orders, checks, and other office related
tasks
. Help with DDN charges, Temp Help, Inventory, Rejected Material, CIP
June 2006 - April 2010
MetLife Insurance, Clark, NJ
New Business Coordinator / Sales Support Associate
. Log-in and review RFP for completeness
. Analyze data and offer comparable plan design
. Meet specific deadlines for quotes and check for quality/accuracy
. Run manual rate calculations for groups ranging from 10-99 lives and
generate pricing according to appropriate underwriting guidelines
. Provide support to customers regarding new implantation process
. Perform Expectation calls, gather case essentials, upload and submit
sold cases to Service center
. Acts as resource or subject matter expert on pricing, products, plan
design, etc.
. Provide sales with alternate plan quotes on inforce cases, plan
amendments, and revisions
. Responds to caller inquiries regarding company products, plan designs,
rates, procedures, underwriting rules and marketing products
. Prepare benefit summaries for new cases, and facilitate the completion
of benefit summaries for inforce cases
. Provide sales support as needed for enrollment meetings and benefit
fairs
. Assist with special projects, perform general office duties.
April 2005 - February 2006
George Schofield & Co., Bridgewater, New Jersey
Accounts Payable
. Receive tickets /invoices from outside vendors
. Voucher invoices using general ledger codes
. Iinput invoices into in-house data base system and release invoices in
system to be paid
. Run various daily reports (check register's, purchase journal) as well
as month end
. Prepare month end reports for CFO for bank reconciliation
. Supervise a staff of 1 by overseeing daily workload
. Perform all administrative functions along with providing excellent
customer service.
December1997 to May 2004
Chubb & Son Insurance, Branchburg, New Jersey
Premium Accounting Specialist (Collections/ Accounts Receivable)
. Identify, research, resolve problems, and collect premium on a timely
basis
. Maintain, generate, and analyze various reports
. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
to maintain great value and success
. Interface with all levels of Management, internal and external
. Collaboration to work independently as well as a team;
. Apply cash on a monthly basis to correct policy premiums
. Excellent organizational and negotiation skills
. Serve as a resource for other members of primary staff
. Schedule and assign work to other staff member
. Perform special projects as assigned and Assist with all
administrative duties
Part-Time/ Temporary positions:
Everest Reinsurance ( 2/06 to 5/06) / AIG ( May 04 to January 05)
. Cash & Suspense reconciliation - identify, research and resolution
of issues
. Zero-balance accounting on the ledger and /or administrative systems
. Remittance processing ( lock box and wire deposits)
. Manual journal entry processing - including identification of
preparation discrepancies and working with preparer to train them on
proper accounting as needed
The Gap (9/93 to 6/98) - part/time
. Displays a "Customer Focused" mindset at all times
. Contributes to a positive work environment by consistently treating
all Gap Brand customers and employees with respect
. Provide courteous, helpful customers service throughout the store,
including the Sales Floor, Fitting Room, and CashWrap
. Treats all customers with respect consistently and contributes to a
positive work environment
. Lead cashier
Education :
1989 - 1993 Upsala College
East Orange, New Jersey
B.S. Human Resources.
P/C Skills:
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Lotus Notes, Power Point, FOCUS, Outlook
Express, WINS, SAP
References available upon request