Accounts Receivable professional

SHERRY A BREWER

Brownsburg, IN ***** ? 317-***-****

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

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accounts Receivable professional with 18 years of expertise in the

coordination of billing, collections, customer service and accounts

receivable processes.

SKILLS

. Aircraft, Construction, and Healthcare Industry experience

. Software: QuickBooks, Answers On Demand (AOD), DacEasy, Lotus 123

. Database systems: ZirMed, Ivans

. Tools: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, 10-key data entry

. Expert handling of multi-line phone system

. Trusted with handling and depositing of large amounts of money

. Adaptable, dependable, and honest with exquisite customer service and

compassion for people

. Extensive experience in understanding and enforcing company policies,

procedures, laws, and confidentiality

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Professional Accounting

June 2000

Harrison College aka: Indiana Business College, Indianapolis, IN

EXPERIENCE

Billing / Medicare Specialist

Hoosier Village Retirement Center

July 2000- July 2014

Indianapolis, IN

. Subject Matter Expert in charge of billing for Retirement Community

including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and health

care centers

. Provide full-service customer support for residents and family members

. Coordinate with Admissions daily to maintain and update daily resident

census

. Generate and distribute resident billing statements and collect

monthly payments

. Research discrepancies and resolve resident billing issues

. Forward data of all deposits (application fees, entrance fees,

insurance collections, etc) to corporate

. Complete billing registers and close month end to support the GL

closure

. Train and mentor Accounts Payable (AP), Administrative, and Clerical

staff

. Analyze and review resident contracts for accuracy of billing

. Support and act as point of contact for internal audits

. Actively seek continuing education opportunities to update knowledge

and remain current on Medicare billing procedures and practices

. Responsible for Accounts Receivable (AR) statements-receiving and

posting all cash payments

. Prepare and maintain all Medicare and private insurance records and

update resident profiles

. Support department heads and nursing staff on updated rates and

billing codes

. Utilize MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook, Answers on Demand

(AOD), ZirMed, Ivans

Owner/Operator of Bookkeeping Service

June 2006- March 2013

Client: Aircraft Ownership Solutions, Kokomo, IN

Brownsburg, IN

. Maintained timely and accurate records of the financial activities of

a million dollar airplane company

. Administered payroll for 15 employees

. Handled all tasks associated with accounts receivable and accounts

payable

. Managed incoming and outgoing cash flow as well as tax reporting and

calculations

. Verified and validated financial data and provided timely financial

reports for company ownership

. Utilized MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, and Outlook, QuickBooks

Full-Charge Bookkeeper / Office Manager February

1997- July 2000

Accurate Laser Systems, Inc.

Zionsville, IN

. Provided full office management for small construction supply company

. Administered payroll, benefits, recordkeeping for 8 employees

. Handled all tasks associated with accounts receivable and accounts

payable

. Reviewed financial statements and handled discrepancies with

appropriate parties

. Managed bank deposits and bank reconciliation

. Oversaw the construction equipment inventory and adjustments

. Maintained records and files for tax purposes

. Utilized and Proficient in MS Office Suite, DacEasy Accounting

Software

Account Representative

1994-1997

Interamerican Group

Indianapolis, IN

. Account Representative in a distribution center

. Represented three Becton Dickinson accounts

. Processed orders, ordered office supplies, maintained files, answered

multiple phone lines, and sorted and distributed mail

. Received certificate of achievement from Becton Dickinson Vascular

Division

. Utilized Logistic Information Management System

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