Accounts Payable Receivable

Kearston Bruton

Rock Hill, SC *****

Phone: 803-***-**** email:*********@*****.***

AP~AR/Credit Analyst/Customer Support

Good organizational skills. Solves problems in a way that makes customers feel valued. Works well with others. Commitment in exceeding the customer’s expectations. Employs active listening skills Demonstrates patience, and is able to handle difficult customers/clients tactfully, courteously and professionally.

Experienced in Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable

Proficient in many computer Operating Systems ~ RightNow, Oracle, Karma, WebAdmin, BPEL, AS 400

Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, D&B Reports, and Internet.

Motivational team player and independent starter

Excellent time management skills and communication skills

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

ReelSolver, Inc, Johnson City, TN February 2016 – July 2017

Manager

Generate and close customer leads

Review Customer Accounts

Coordinate hiring of employees

Assess cash flow from projects

Two Sons Restoration Flooring, Rock Hill, SC 2014

Accounting and Project Coordination

Invoice Customers

Review Customer Accounts

Make daily dispatch schedule

Determine pricing for labor and supplies

Marketing via online and social media channels

Chuck’s Lawn Care, Rock Hill, SC July 2009 – October 2013

Invoice/Billing Specialist

Invoice Customers

Review Customer Accounts

Make daily schedule

Mail invoices

Account reconciliations

Business POC for all accounts

Monster.com, Florence, SC August 2008 – June 2009

Order Verification Coordinator

Process credit requests

Verify orders

Review contracts to insure they are compliant against established standards

Insure proper billing and payment terms are achieved against customer purchase orders

Coordinate month end activities to meet customer and sales goals

Verification of all sales levels of sales orders in Monsters Siebel Order Entry System.

Processing of all BPEL kick outs, Finance Approved Open Billing orders, agency billing orders, and credit/rebills

Resolves problems through research, collections, consulting with internal clients, and identifies the appropriate tools for success.

Responsible for the prioritization and completion of specialized projects assigned by the Team Manager/Lead

Verifies orders through an Oracle Accounts Receivable System

Works closely with sales, order entry and Billing Disputes Tier 2 to ensure accuracy of invoicing and correction of invoicing issues

Creation and follow through of credit Memos and approvals

Research, resolution and/or escalation of billing errors in a efficient and timely manner

Works closely with Credit and Collections & Billing Disputes Tier 2 Teams to understand and resolve collections issues

Process Special Billing as new products and divisions are added

Approve credit request forms in the amount of $1k to $10K.

Approve installment billing term requests

Intermediate understanding of order entry impact on billing, revenue recognition and compliance.

Spirit Telecom, Rock Hill, SC April 2008 – August 2008

Internet Technical Support

Provide technical assistance and training to customers

Provide client support and technical issue resolution via E-Mail and telephone for OS,

Modems, routers, and general questions

Configuration of client's equipment to connect to the Internet via modem/DSL Router (Dialup/DSL customers only).

Configure software to connect to Internet application servers

Provide training to clients in the use of system and applications as related to Internet.

Identify and correct or advise, on operational issues in client computer systems

Perform creation of new accounts using company provide software tools.

Air Freight Express, Charlotte, NC December 2006 – May 2007

Billing Specialist – Office Manager

Enter Airway bills and truck bills into work computer system – Quicken Books

Reviewed customer accounts for credit approval

Handled all office files and systems

Implemented new filing system

Handled all personnel files

Assisted terminal manager

Handled documents going to US Border of Protection and Customs

ThyssenKrupp Steel Services, Richburg, SC April 2003 – May2005

(Steel fabricator and service centers with over 35 billion dollars annual sales)

Administrative Support Specialist/Credit Analyst

Demonstrates professionalism consistently in demeanor and appearance when dealing with all inside and outside contacts.

Responsible for assisting the Controller with month-end closing process and cost comparison with MS Excel spreadsheets

Created new analysis and spreadsheets as needed.

Successfully integrated two A/R jobs into one. I combined what had previously been an accounts-payable and accounts-receivable clerk into one position. This saved the company over $40,000 a year.

Assistant to the Credit Manager

Called customers to collect receivables

Post cash applications received from 5 lockbox locations

Set credit limits for business accounts

Made up to 80 calls a day for commercial credit collections

Released credit held orders.

Determined payment terms for business accounts based on information gathered from outside salesmen

and D&B report.

Vouch inventory and freight invoices into the accounts payable system.

Responsible for running and distribution of multiple sales and cost analysis reports daily

Direct liaison between Sales Districts with common customers

Responsible for account reconciliations

Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, Rock Hill, SC June 1999 – April 2003

Customer Services Support Administrator

Served as direct contact for Distributors and Sales Companies.

Processed warranty claims, credits, and additional billings for United States and Canadian Companies.

Processed a high volume of order entry and incoming customer calls.

Demonstrated excellent time management skills and communication skills dealing with sales force and outside customers.

Belk Brothers, Inc., Rock Hill, SC February 1998 – June 1999

Customer Service Representative/AR Clerk

Provided excellent customer service and public relations to all retail customers.

Responsible for petty cash account and register drawers including counting and separating currency.

Prepared daily deposit reports and made cash deposits.

Responsible for price changes and price change edit reports.

Created MTS exceptions report and carious Sales analysis reports.

Utilized Lotus and various retail accounting systems

GEM Management, Charlotte, NC January 1997 – February 1998

File Clerk/AR Clerk

Responsible for filing accounts payable and receivable reports.

Posted cash in individualized accounts, and matched checks for customer service

Produced reimbursement checks and confirmed all deposits.

EDUCATION/ TRAINING

York Technical College Pursuing Associate Degree/Applied Science

The Employers Association ~ Studied Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel

Certificates in: Success through Service ~ Professional Achievement for successfully completing Customer Service Training

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