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What kind of job are you looking for?

I am looking to find a new accounting/finance position in Orange County, CA.

Posted @ 09:11PM, August 05, 2007 by Russell Knight | Permalink
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Work history

TestAmerica September 2006 to July 2007
Corporate Collections Specialist (Lead)

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How would you describe your time at TestAmerica?

I was responsible for a $6 million dollar (domestic and international) accounts receivable portfolio. Also, I was the Lead Collector (Irvine, CA). For those accounts handled in Irvine, CA; I prepared all of the legal files going to the outside collection agencies. Prior to the merger with STL, my main focus was cleaning up past due accounts on all portfolios. Also, I prepared financial reports for upper management. After the merger with STL, it was my responsibility to train the Collectors on using the new JD Edwards Accounting Software. Utilize Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and internet access, Solomon Accounting Software, Macola Accounting Software and JD Edwards Accounting Software.... read more
Employment Agencies & Contractor November 2003 to September 2006
Temporary Accounting/Finance Associate

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How would you describe your time at Employment Agencies & Contr...?

Assignments have included Accounts Payable Manager, Accounts Receivable Supervisor, Accounting Manager, Bookkeeper, Collector (Domestic and International), Controller, Credit Manager, Financial Analyst, Office Manager, Senior Accountant, Senior Cost Accountant, Senior Financial Analyst, Senior Payroll Analyst and Senior Treasury Analyst. Utilize Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Crystal Report Writer, Hyperion, internet access and various accounting software packages.... read more
APEX Logistics October 2002 to November 2003
Corporate Credit Manager

How would you describe your time at APEX Logistics?

I was responsible for overseeing all of the company's credit and collection activities. Develop, recommend, and direct operating policies, and set goals and procedures for the department, evaluate financial statements and related data to establish credit limits within department guidelines. Analyze accounts receivable as well as aging of accounts to identify overdue accounts, and determine and implement course of action for collection activities. Responsible for minimizing DSO (Days) while maintaining rapport with customers to the extent possible. Additional duties included maintaining cash management reports, prepare bank deposit and approve wire transfers. Also did some financial modeling. Perform special projects as required. Utilize Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Crystal Report Writer, Hyperion, Great Plains Accounting Software, as well as Internet Access.... read more

Education

University of Utah January 1969 to August 1971
Accounting

How would you describe your time at University of Utah?

Graduated Cum Laude

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