ERIC STONE
Proven Accounting Specialist Helping Companies Translate Their Business Goals to Reality
Professional Summary
Ambitious financial professional with superior analytical and problem solving skills. Financial Analyst versed in balancing priorities and meeting deadlines under pressure. Adapts quickly to challenges and changing environments.
Skills
Closing Processes Report Generation
General Ledger Accounting Expertise
Financial Statements Expertise Financial And Operational Reporting Bookkeeping
Work History
Accounting Specialist
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals – Philadelphia, PA
02/2019 to 12/2020
Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies. Monitored and analyzed financial, statistical and operational data trends.
Ran and analyzed monthly revenue risk reports for executive team.
Maintained database by verifying information and recording new information when needed. Analyzed financial information related to payroll, capital projects, operating expenses, professional service contracts and office supplies and equipment to examine budget needs. Developed spreadsheet models for diverse projects and analysis.
Administered accounts payable, conducted general ledger and bank reconciliations and prepared monthly sales and used tax returns.
Reviewed weekly and monthly budget performance reports, ensuring all departments and agencies operated within allocated budgets and investigated excessive expenses and reporting discrepancies.
Reviewed monthly requisitions for accuracy and completeness, reconciled transactions and determined payment approval statuses.
Consolidated financial data and materials for key leadership meetings.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
University Of Pennsylvania Health System – Philadelphia, PA
06/2006 to 02/2019
Managed efficient cash flow reporting, posted cash receipts and analyzed chargebacks, independently addressing and resolving issues.
Applied more than 600 payments per week.
Worked with senior management and assisted payment posters to properly apply customer remittances.
Handled high volume of in-bound calls pertaining to reconciliation of delinquent accounts. Tracked invoices, receipts and deposit slips to generate monthly fiscal statements.
Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Leveraged computerized accounting software to create and maintain accurate customer account records.
Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds. Closely managed monthly reconciliation schedules of all assigned accounts.
Researched and resolved customer claims related to shortages, discount violations and returns.
Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy. Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs. Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
Responded to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments.
Billing Analyst
ACS Services – Philadelphia, PA
02/2005 to 06/2006
Evaluated aging reports to identify members to be included in monthly outbound collection calls.
Conducted monthly pre-billing review and data quality analysis to verify complete accuracy of invoices delivered to customers and providers.
Provided exceptional service to customers requiring assistance such as account questions. Functioned as key point of contact for all billing data integrity matters for clients, vendors and various internal departments.
Prepared invoices on bi-weekly basis, effectively sending out bills for upwards of 500 customers monthly.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Information Technology
DeVry University - Philadelphia, PA Minored in Accounting
12/2015
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