Jim L. Crawford
Edmonton, AB
T5X 5E2
780-***-**** Cell
*********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Accounting:
•Comprehension of generally accepted Accounting Principles
•Record daily transactions in a manual or computerized system
•Prepare invoices, cheques, journal entries and reports
•Prepare Bank reconciliations
•Dependable, attention to detail, courteous and helpful with clients and colleagues
•Excellent Microsoft Office XP skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Cars,
Aims & Shaw Collections
•Provided clients with the information to source financial resolutions to their debt problems
•Extensive knowledge of psychology, strong communication skills and conflict resolution
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Sr. AR Specialist February 2023 – January 2024
Canadian Capital, Auto Finance, Toronto, ON
•Contact customer regarding outstanding invoices and / or car repossession
•Investigated & resolved disputed invoices
•Processed & posted payments
Senior Accounts Receivable/Collections February 2022 – December 2022
Acuren Canada; Sherwood Park, AB
•Contact customer regarding outstanding invoices
•Investigated & resolved disputed invoices
•Processed & posted payments
Accounts Receivable/Collections April 2018 – January 2022
Smart Start Canada, Sherwood Park, AB
•Contact customer regarding outstanding invoices
•Investigated & resolved disputed invoices
Accounts Receivable Clerk December 2014 – March 2018
4-Way Equipment Rentals, Edmonton, AB
•Contact customer regarding outstanding invoices
•File liens and discharges in Alberta
•Filing
Accounts Receivables Representative November 2004 to May 2014
IKON Office Solutions-Edmonton, AB
•Contacted customers regarding their trade receivables for Northern Ontario & the Prairies
•Ensured that every customer is handled promptly, professionally and efficiently to ensure timely payment of invoices
•Maintained a better than targeted percentage of outstanding receivables (DSO) without jeopardizing revenue intake
•Extensively researched customer's issues involving contracts, billing and equipment
•Provided a high level of customer service to internal and external customers by demonstrating prompt and thorough attention to issues and requests
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Umpire / Instructor / Evaluator April 1979 – Present
Baseball Canada, BC & AB
Northern Professional Baseball League April 2005 – August 2007
Canadian Baseball League April - August 2002
•Participated as an Umpire at 4 Canadian National and 5 International Championships
•Umpire baseball throughout Canada
•Nationally ranked in the top 30 amateur baseball umpires in Canada
•Instruct new and experienced umpires on the rules, positioning, techniques and attitudes necessary to improve and be successful
•Evaluate and coach umpires to help them improve their skills
•Educate coaches on the rules and proper protocols of dealing with umpires
EDUCATION
Undergraduate Studies – University of Victoria 1990 – 1994
Psychology, Education, English and Linguistics
Numerous Management and Coaching seminars throughout Canada
Further employment details are available
References are available upon request