MICHAEL M EEKS

Professional Summary

A dynamic and highly qualified Accounts Receivable Specialist, with extensive knowledge in collecting, posting and managing account ledgers, submitting new and past due accounts and electronic filings. Can perform various collection actions including: contacting clients by mail/email, correcting and resubmitting claims or constructing a plan to ensure the collection matter is resolved reasonably. Also, while maintaining a verifiable record of accurate bookkeeping and collections made by clients.

Skills

● Strong in MS Access and Excel

● Exceptional organization

● Analytical reasoning

● Superior attention to detail

● Familiar with Tymetrix

● Ethical approach

Work History

Accounts Receivable Specialist/Sous Chef

Danni D’s Catering – 4205 Oakwood Ln. 07/2010 to Present

● Systematically tasted and smelled all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes.

● Reduced food cost by 15 percent by expertly estimating purchasing needs and buying through approved suppliers.

● Implemented and supported company initiatives and programs

● Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.

● Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.

● Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.

● Handled all the Accounts Receivable and administrative work Accounts Receivable Specialist/Real Estate Tax Administrator Flanagan Bilton, LLC – 500 North Dearborn 09/2001 to 11/2013

● Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts.

● Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments

● Reconciled discrepancies between accounts receivable general ledger account and accounts receivable trail balance account.

● Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies.

● Balanced monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost and month end accruals.

● Coded and entered at least 10 invoices each day into the in-house accounting software.

● Created daily and weekly cash reports for management.

● Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.

● Communicated with county assessor offices for deadlines and gathered information needed to file appeals for the tax year before the given deadline.

● Created comp and cash flow analyses for court petitions.

● Researched and maintained database for new assessor values and tax rates for new tax year. MICHAEL M EEKS

Additional Skills

4243 Oakwood Ln. Matteson, Il, 708-***-**** acxftn@r.postjobfree.com

● Proficient in Microsoft Power Point, Word, Excel, Tymetrix,

● Song-writer, producer, engineer and vocals on 5 albums on independent label

● Free-lance cameraman for Channel 38, Mom vs. Meal (web series) and Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church

Education

COLUMBIA COLLEGE -C hicago, IL 01/ 2001

oduction and general studies

4243 Oakwood Ln. Matteson, Il, 708-***-**** acxftn@r.postjobfree.com