Accounting

Xanthe J. Johnson

*** **** ****** *****, **. Petersburg, FL 33711 Mobile 678-***-**** **********@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications:

** ***** ** *** ********** profession experience adhering to GAAP and SEC standards.

● Ten years of accounts receivable experience with a Consumer Package Goods (CPG) organization.

● Attention to detail, ability to prioritize deadline driven task and able to make sound business decisions.

● Complies with federal, state, company policies, procedures and regulations.

● Team oriented with a desire to partner and collaborate with other team members, sales representatives or other departments.

Software Applications:

SAP ● Oracle 11i ●BST Enterprises ●Excel ●JD Edwards

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Microsoft Word

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Professional Highlights:

UCB, Inc. (Contract assignment) Cypress Search, LLC 02/2013 to Present Atlanta, GA

Account Receivables/Deduction Analyst

Cash Applications

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Deduction maintenance, research and resolution

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Write off proposal

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Collection efforts and recovery

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Vendor correspondence

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Month end AR closing

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Issue of credit memos when applicable

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Any other needed or warranted Account Receivable duties

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SAP used in this position.

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AT &T (Contract assignment) Experis Manpower Group 05/2012 to 12/2012 Atlanta, GA

Accountant in Revenue Billing Division

Cash applications of reciprocal compensation billing

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Billing of reciprocal compensation invoices

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Process of credit and debit memos appropriating accounts

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Handling of billing disputes

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Collection efforts and resolutions

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Vendor correspondence

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Month end closing process relative to LEC Billing Division

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Research and resolution management. Oracle 11i and R12 used in this position.

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D.S. WATERS, L.P. (D.B.A. Crystal Springs) 2005 to 2012 Atlanta, Georgia

Retail Accounts Receivable Cash Applications Lead

● Apply payment remittances (ie. lockbox deposits, credit cards, and ACH/wire payments) accurately and in a timely manner.

● Process credit memos facilitate and document refund requests and maintain log of returned funds.

● Recognize and report any bad debt, billing or collection issues upon immediate discovery.

● Provide collections with supporting documentation and appropriate notes regarding any short payment, over payment and on

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account cash.

● Process properly approved write offs and prepare journal entries to assure proper cash recognition of receipts.

● Prepares and analyzes basic financial reports, assists in monthly close and performs basic account reconciliations.

● Assist auditors in the preparation of research where needed. Oracle 11i and R 12 used in this position.

Retail Accounts Receivable Collector

● Reviewed and analyzed open orders for control of outstanding receivables for shipment.

● Contacted bottled water distributors for collection of delinquent invoices or invalid deductions to ensure the maximum turnover of

receivables.

● Assisted with managing and training of temporary staff.

● Researched and analyzed unapplied cash, invoice deductions, late payments, or invoice discrepancies.

TILDEN, LOBNITZ COOPER INC. 1999 to 2004 Orlando, Florida

Accounting Coordinator

● Performed account reconciliations; reconcile payments and settlements; troubleshoot discrepancies.

● Provided proactive communications to revenue generating departments and sales team members to ensure collections prior to

work being performed.

● Assisted other members of the Finance team to monitor significantly aged deferred revenue balances.

● Investigated and resolve payment discrepancies on customer accounts, prepare daily recap of bank receipts, application of all

incoming checks and wire transfers to the proper customer’s account, analyzing customer complaints and processing credits or

debit adjustments to the customer’s account.

● Processed Accounts Receivable credit adjustment and write offs. BST Enterprises used in this position.

HARD ROCK CAFÉ CORPORATE 1997 to 1999 Orlando, Florida

2000 to 2001

Accounts Payables Processor

● Processed invoices for payment, ensuring invoices are coded to the proper accounts.

● Matched all invoices to purchase orders to verify receipt of goods and correct price.

● Participated in months end closing activity.

● Investigated and resolve vendor disputes relating to shortages, pricing and returns to vendor.

● Provided input, support and research for AP related projects.

● Researched payments and responded to vendor inquiries.

Education:

(2012

Liberty University on Line Lynchburg, Virginia Accounting Major

– Present)

Accounting/Finance courses (2001 – 2004)

Valencia Community College Orlando, Florida

Accounting/Finance courses (1992 – 1996)

St. Petersburg College St. Petersburg, Florida

H.S. Diploma (1983)

Northeast High School St. Petersburg, Florida

References: Available Upon Request

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