yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                                            0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

                                                                                                                                                  xxx-xxx-xxxx

                                                                                                                                               abc@xyz.com

objective

financial professional with solid experience in a/r, payment posting, credit, invoicing and journal entries eager to contribute business, technical support, project management and communication talents toward supporting the employer in meeting business objectives.

career profile

ø  college-level accounting training.

ø  over 14 years of financial control background.

ø  adept in all facets of accounts receivable operations.

ø  knowledgeable in bookkeeping, credit memos, payment posting and invoicing.

ø  selected for critical special projects.

ø  proven capacity in process improvement.

ø  comprehensive knowledge of financial performance issues and key operational metrics.

ø  deliver exceptional reporting and advisement to senior management.

ø  record of progression to assignments of increasing authority and responsibility.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  proficient in advanced business software applications.

ø  effective coordinator and negotiator.

ø  outstanding communications and presentation skill sets.

ø  self-motivated, self-directed individual who adapts to changing environments.

financial control experience

british airways, jackson heights, ny                                                                                           most recent

accounts receivable clerk

       originally recruited as account specialist in 1993.

       gained promotion to customer relations representative and executive accountant.

       managed inquires and all chargebacks to credit card sales

       issued debit/credit memos as needed.

       processed all credit card inquires, chargebacks and refunds in a timely and accurate matter.

       ensured all changes were within scope of corporate merchant services agreement.

       designated for on-the-job training for college interns in multiple office systems.

       posted daily payments to travel agent accounts.

       originated debit/credit memos.

       entered invoices into general ledger.

       initiated journals into account receivables accounts on a daily basis.

       coordinated american express credit card chargebacks with main headquarters in london. 

 

account specialist

       tasked to post payments for outstanding debit memos and invoices.

       issued credit memos to travel agents for commission due.

       applied credit cards payments towards outstanding debit memos.

       posted to general ledger journals to clear accounts from sales reports.

       disseminated quarterly travel agent statements for all outstanding balances.

       responsible to issue any credit card refunds over $12,500.

other background

additional career positions as customer service specialist, rudd realty management and office clerk assistant, eaton and van winkle, both of new york, ny.  in these assignments built outstanding customer relations, legal documentation, research, inventory and supervisory skill sets.

education

plaza business school, jackson heights, ny

accounting/business studies, 1992-1994

 

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yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                                            0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

                                                                                                                                                  xxx-xxx-xxxx

                                                                                                                                               abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

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hiring agent name

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company name

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an accounts receivable financial control capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include over fourteen years of a/r experience with british airways plus college-level accounting and business studies.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in credit, chargebacks, inquiries, general ledger and employee training, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

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