Sonja Lee
cell 843-***-****
**** ********** *****, *******, ** 29410 ******@*******.***
Experience
Regional Accountant
**-**** – present Epic Management, LLC Mt. Pleasant, SC
Provide financial overview and leadership for 6 skilled nursing facilities in SC & TN for all aspects of A/R, A/P, Payroll, Petty Cash, Resident Trust, expense reports, revenue collection, and monthly closing.
Develop and implement corporate and project-oriented financial strategies.
Assist in problem solving discrepancies with all aspects of financial reports and report recommendations to the facilities and regional directors.
Oversee external audits to include Medicare Cost Report, Medicaid Credit Balances, etc. acting as a liaison between external auditor and facility.
Audit business office procedures as necessary to ensure compliance with all company policies and statutory regulations.
User Liaison for billing, accounts payable, payroll, and banking systems. Provide on-site training and troubleshooting via phone and internet.
Business Office Manager
3-2007 – 11-2008 Mt. Pleasant Manor, Epic Management Mt. Pleasant, SC
Managed all aspects of the business office to include AR, AP, Payroll, petty cash, and Resident Trust for a 132 bed skilled nursing facility.
Reduced the days in AR from 53 to 35 days and reduced the %>60 days from 28.40% to 6.69% in a year.
Received Best AR award for the company in 2008.
Business Office Manager
3-2006 – 3-2007 Springdale Healthcare Camden, SC
Managed monthly revenue of $930,000 with a case mix of 50 Medicare A, 87 Medicaid, 10 Private Pay, and 1 Managed Care for a 148 bed skilled nursing facility and 5 residential apartments.
Implemented accounting systems to ensure compliance with proper business protocols and developed strong relationships with vendors.
Promoted to Business Office Manger
8-2000 - 3-2006 National Healthcare Mauldin Greenville, SC
Managed five associates responsible for A/R, A/P, payroll, petty cash, expense reports, revenue collections, and monthly closing for a 120 bed skilled nursing facility.
Generated Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, VA, and Private Claims.
Controlled budget, cash flow, and capital expenditures for the department.
Human Resources/Staffing Coordinator
10/1999 - 8-2000 National Healthcare Mauldin Greenville, SC
Taught orientation, scheduled and assisted in nursing staff payroll.
Assisted Director of Nursing with special projects as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree Lander University, December 1999
Major: Healthcare Management Greenwood, SC
Affiliations
Financial Advisor, Gamma Phi Beta Collegiate Chapter Coastal Carolina
Member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Charleston Alumnae Chapter
References References are available on request.