Jennifer K. Southard
Asheboro, NC 27205
Cell: 336-***-****
Email: **********@****.***
Professional Summary
Experienced accounts payable specialist for 4 years and also an organized accounts receivable bookkeeper with 18 years of experience in Medicaid and Hospice billing in a skilled nursing facility. Effective in developing the best practices to manage aged receivables. Commitment to efficiency, accuracy and documentation. Personable with dedication to exceeding goals with great customer service skills. Seeking to take next career step. Skills
• 10-key by touch- Data Entry
• Dependable
• Detail-Oriented
• Good Phone Etiquette
Education
Fuquay-Varina High School - Fuquay-Varina NC
High School Diploma
Experience
Meridian Center
High Point, NC
Accounts Payable Specialist- 09/1996-07/2000
Coded such items as invoices, vouchers, expense reports, etc., with the correct codes to ensure proper entry into the financial system. Handled all vendor correspondence via phone or email. Attached all corresponding purchase orders to incoming invoices with all supporting documentation. Filed, maintained, and distributed accounting documents, records and reports.
Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper- 08/2000-07/2019
Processed accounts receivable transactions accurately and timely according to policy. Performed day to day collection functions as directed. Maintained computer system on accounts receivable, admission, discharge and transfer activities. Completed all Medicaid and Hospice billing per applicable policy and procedure guidelines. Maintained and organized consistent collection documentation. Participated in billing dispute resolution. Maintained or exceeded company established cash and accounts receivable targets. Maintained all monthly A/R reports for audit and financial reviews. Developed a productive working relationship with facility, regional and corporate personnel. Participated in monthly training and A/R reviews. Assisted the business office manager with tasks and duties. Reported concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance. Assisted receptionist with answering phone, customer service and other clerical duties when needed. Provided training to new employees in the business office with clerical duties.
References
Tammy Hall
Shannon Parrish
Julie McCoy