Data Entry Accounting
Resume:
Stephen Feldstein
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Education:
Kaplan University 6/2006-2/2010 Bachelor of Science in Accounting with Business & Finance focus
Summary
Results-orientated accounting professional with broad experience in a deadline-driven environment.
Proven track record in consistently and effectively delivering accounting services that enhance the
company's purpose and profitability. Focus includes: strong technical accounting skills, excellent research
and financial analysis abilities, facilitation of internal and external auditing procedures, and in-depth
knowledge of accounting regulations and standards.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
J.P. Morgan-Chase 1/2015-2/2015
Data Entry Specialist (Contractor)
Responsibilities: Assisted in reviewing and validated incoming tax forms, entered transactions in
computers, verified accuracy and corrected documents.
Bank of America 10/2013-11/2014
Data Entry Specialist (Contractor)
Responsibilities: Various projects pertaining to the Legal Department using computer software and Excel
for reports and various other projects. Worked on various projects inputted and updated information into
Excel Spreadsheets and company applications for Legal Department .
J.P. Morgan-Chase 4/2013; 6/2013; 9/2013
Data Entry Specialist (Contractor)
Responsibilities: Assisted in reviewing and validated incoming tax forms, entered transactions in
computers, verified accuracy and corrected documents.
Piedmont Natural Gas 2/2010-6/2010
Billing Specialist/Accounts Receivable (Contractor)
Responsibilities: According to departmental guidelines and rules assisted and validated the warranty
and lease programs. Created statements and invoices for customers. Spearheaded the movement of
money from various buckets and executed the appropriate adjustments. Reduced DSO which
improved cash flow by 35%. Managed and maintained the accuracy, quality and timeliness of client
billings in accordance with the contract specifications. Created an atmosphere that brought back
repeated business and new customers.
Wachovia Bank 12/2007-6/2009
Senior Accountant (Contractor)
Responsibilities: Financial analysis and reporting, G/L, A/R. A/P and Fixed Asset accounting in
accordance with GAAP standards. Developed and implemented budget and analysis reports,
developed and managed vendor relationships. Executed wire transfers, automated clearinghouse (ACH)
transfers, and checks. Handled check requests & cash processing. Developed and managed external and
internal relationships with management, suppliers, and vendors. Realized an estimated 30% decrease in
processing turnaround time of invoice payments, 25% decrease in purchasing turnaround, and 15%
turnaround in asset management. Set up budget to actual reports as specifically requested by
department heads. Resulted in increased use of reports and quicker decision-maker attention to
variances. Researched and recovered of potential duplicate payments. Handled over 12,000 records
(over $9 million) and reporting daily on recoverable items.
Carolina Handling 8/2007-10/2007
Accounts Receivables Specialist/Commercial Collections (Contractor)
Responsibilities: Scanned, E-mailed, and mailed invoices to customers. Prepared Billing and Statements.
Executed the posting of customer payments from lockbox by recording cash receipts, discounts, allowances,
price difference, returns, checks, and credit card transactions. Executed the posting of customer payments from
lockbox by recording cash receipts, discounts, allowances, price difference, returns, checks, and credit card
transactions. Exceeded weekly, monthly and quarterly goals which improved cash flow and minimized bad
debt write-offs, resulting in awards for lowering DSO for month and week. Won monthly award ten straight
months for lowering DSO. Found Misapplied money on several accounts for customers that amounted to over
2.5 billion and adjusted accordingly.
Coca-Cola Bottling Company 7/2006-4/2007
Accounts Receivables Coordinator/Commercial Collections
Responsibilities: Reviewed receivables and maintained invoice accounts; coordinated monthly transfer to
accounts receivable account; verified totals; prepared reports. Responsible for receiving incoming
customer payments, entering cash receipts and completing bank deposits. Collaborated with customers
(verbally, via email, letter or fax) to reconcile customer accounts. Reduced DSO by 35% and improved
cash flow. Researched Misapplied money on various customer accounts that exceeded over 3 million and
made the necessary adjustments. Collected $200,000+ from delinquent customers. Exceeded over 250
calls a day.
CitiFinancial Retail Services 10/2004-10/2005
Commercial Credit & Collections Representative (Contracted/Hired on Full Time)
Responsibilities: Prepared, mailed, emailed and faxed customer bills and statements, while following up
with quality calls. Handled multiple client portfolios and adhered to specific client guidelines to settle account.
Utilized multiple call center support applications to efficiently assist customers and agents. Handled a high
influx of in-bound calls pertaining to the reconciliation and collection of delinquent accounts, either
directly or through appropriate channels including Payment Inquiry and Reconciliation & Control units.
Made over 200 calls a day. Reduced debt write-offs, which resulted in awards for lowering DSO for month
and week. Prevented impending loss and increased profitability through negotiation and enforcement of
scheduled collection campaigns, consistently achieving a 70% recovery rate of billing cycle.
3/2004-7/2004
Maersk Sealand
Accounts Receivables Coordinator/Senior Accountant (Contractor)
Responsibilities: Executed Cash Receipts Journals, Credit & Debt Memo’s, returned checks and applied
payments by invoice, partial payments, Lockbox, and handled misapplied cash. Executed journal entries,
reserves, accruals, and allocations in coordination with month end and year end closes on accounts
consistent with US GAAP principals. Prepared Billing and Statements. Collected research and revision of
bills of lading for contracted strategic customers generating in excess of $1 million or more annually in
freight and handling services billing. Researched 5.5 million dollar check that was misapplied to
customer’s oversea account. Exceeded weekly, monthly and quarterly goals, which improved cash flow
and minimized bad debt write-offs that resulted in awards for lowering DSO for month and week.
Rental Service Corporation 8/2000-8/2003
Accounts Receivables Specialist/Commercial Collections (Contracted/Hired on Full Time)
Responsibilities: Utilized Dunn & Bradstreet ratings and reports, and public information to monitor
change in financial conditions of customers. Made recommendations to management concerning credit
suspension and credit limits to manage risk. Prepared Cash Receipts Journals, Credit & Debt Memo’s,
returned checks and applied payments by invoice, partial payments, and handled misapplied cash. Prepared
Billing and Statements. Accomplished and exceeded quarterly goals, which improved cash flow and
minimized bad debt write-offs, resulting in awards for lowering DSO for month and week. Won monthly
award ten straight months for lowering DSO. Made over 200 calls a day.
Hearst Corporation 3 /1988-8/2000
Senior Account-MPI Coordinator-Inventory Control Accountant
Responsibilities: Financial reporting, reconciliation, implementation of policy and procedure, audits,
G/L, Costing accounting in accordance with GAAP standards. Weekly, monthly and year end closing,
preparing accruals and journal entries. Went on yearly audit trips. Assisted in the review of financial results
and explain variances to budget. Ensured the integrity of the balance sheet. Lowered monthly report pages by
over a thousand (taking over this position from someone else).
Metacom Associates 8/1979-3/1988
Junior Accountant
Responsibilities: Conceptualized, developed, and executed audits with senior partners. Implemented support
on journal entries, account reconciliations, account and variance analysis, accounting research and special
projects, internal and financial controls, and audit assistance. Full cycle Accounts Payables. Manage journal
entries on accounts consistent with US GAAP principals.
Skills: Excel, Access, Word, Power-Point, Outlook, Workflow, Tops, Strategy, matches and non-match reports,
SAP, Oracle, AS400, Dun & Bradstreet, Peachtree Accounting, Quicken, PeopleSoft, and Oracle Database. 10
Key (10,000 KPM), Team Connect, and Counsel Link.
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