Resume Objective
Results-driven Accounts Receivable Specialist with 3 years of experience reducing DSO and maintaining strong client relationships. Seeking a position where I can apply my collections expertise and analytical skills to optimise receivables performance.
Key Skills to Highlight
- Collections and dispute resolution
- Cash application and posting
- Aging report analysis
- Credit assessment and limit management
- ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite)
- Customer account reconciliation
- GST/HST invoice compliance
- Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
Sample Work Experience Bullets
- Managed a portfolio of 200+ customer accounts with combined AR balance of $4M, reducing DSO from 52 to 38 days.
- Applied daily cash receipts including EFTs, cheques, and credit card payments to customer accounts accurately.
- Conducted weekly collection calls and email follow-ups on past-due invoices, escalating unresolved disputes to management.
- Prepared monthly aging reports and presented findings to the Controller, highlighting high-risk accounts.
- Processed credit applications and recommended credit limits based on financial review and credit bureau reports.
Education
Diploma in Accounting or Business Administration from a recognised Canadian college.
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