Credit and collections specialist with extensive experience at Trimble Inc, skilled in receivables management and dispute resolution. Proven ability to manage over $5 million in receivables, implementing strategies that enhance cash flow and reduce defaults. Expertise in credit analysis and building strong customer relationships.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Credit and Collections Specialist
Trimble Inc
2025.08 - Current
Oversaw management of receivables totaling 5.2 million dollars.
Conducted collection calls and managed email correspondence to ensure timely payments
Resolved disputes, issued credits, and managed accounts classified as default for non-payment
Sent email notifications of past due accounts through GETPAID system to prompt payment
Work closely with vendors, sales and other departments.
AR Senior Coordinator
ZAYO Group LLC
2021.01 - 2025.01
Manage receivables of 8.1M
Conducted collection calls and sent emails to clients to recover overdue accounts, improving cash flow.
Resolved disputes, issued credits, and adjusted payments for default accounts, ensuring accurate account management.
Sent statements of accounts and invoices to clients, facilitating timely payments and maintaining account accuracy.
Work closely with vendors, sales dept. and other departments
Utilized Oracle, Salesforce, and Excel spreadsheets to manage data and track performance.
AR Staff Accountant
AORN
Aurora
2003.07 - 2020.06
Managed billing cycle, collections, payment posting, and deduction research to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Balanced month-end general ledger and closed accounts receivable.
Reconcile credit card payments, research any chargeback disputes.
Several uses of different billings & Accounting systems; i.e iMIS, Dynamics, SpaceMaster, OB10 (military billing system) and Sales Force.
Collaborated with internal and external customers to resolve inquiries and enhance communication.
Reconciled EXPO conference expenses, including attendance at the event.
Operated bank scanner to scan deposits efficiently.
Back up for AP; coding, input invoices in accounting system, Dynamics and send reminders to buyer to approve invoices
Credit Rep. II
Valleylab, a Division of Tycohealthcare
Boulder
2000.08 - 2003.05
Managed accounts receivable portfolio of $12 million, ensuring timely collections and minimizing delinquencies
Assigned credit lines for new customer accounts to facilitate timely transactions
Reviewed new domestic commercial credit applications
Issued credit adjustments, post general ledger adjustments
Researched any deductions on payments
Reviewed and reconciled financial statements and bankruptcy accounts, coordinating referrals to third-party collections
Reviewed financing of large generators, filing liens.
Work closely with vendors, sales dept. and other departments
Managed a staff of 9 employees
Credit Rep.
Samsonite Corp.
Denver
1996.01 - 2000.04
Reviewed new domestic & international credit applications
Supported credit decisions on credit lines to ensure risk management
Executed collection calls on past due invoices to recover outstanding payments
Issued credits, general ledger adjustments, posted payments
Researched deductions for short paid invoices
Reconciled monthly statements to maintain accurate financial records