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Financial Reporting ~ Auditing ~ Vendor Relations

Accounting Management ~ Internal Controls ~ Human Resources

         Adept throughout the complete spectrum of financial management functions including accounts payable and receivable (A/P, A/R), general ledger, financial statements, reporting, reconciliations, payroll, and month-end closing.

         Solid expertise in variance analysis, staff training and leadership, and working closely with CFO to continually improve bottom-line organizational performance.

         Proven success in establishing, implementing and maintaining financial systems, procedures, and controls to optimize information flow, expense tracking, and financial analysis.

         Offer specialized experience in healthcare environments with considerable proficiency in medical data processing/medical claims management, third-party billing, project management, and medical coding.

         Able to coordinate and complete software conversions and upgrades to enhance accounting operations.

         Discreet, trustworthy, and committed to ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.

12/2016 to 05/27/2016

Caregiver

         Provided 24/7 care for ill family member.

Southern GF Company, Stone Mountain, GA, 2006 to 2016

Accounting Manager

         Spearheaded full-scope accounting operations, reporting directly to CFO.

         Oversaw A/P, A/R, budget administration, cash flow management, daily invoicing of customer sales, financial planning, sales & use tax for multiple states, balance sheets, monthly statements, P&L analysis, and forecasting.

         Demonstrated exemplary flexibility in overseeing HR issues including staff mentoring, performance management, benefits administration, payroll, and employee relations.

         Fortified internal controls to enhance accuracy and quality control of financial data.

         Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts with a constant eye on budget compliance.

         Proactively standardized procedures for use of mechanic liens prior to legal recourse collection actions.

         Joined forces with controllers to streamline payroll processes, saving $1M+ per year.

         Analyzed and successfully improved A/R collections from 61.2 days 32.3 days on average.

         Championed efforts to reduce operating costs by 7% while maximizing profitability.

         Persuasively negotiated and reduced tariff rates with freight carriers by 16% and garnered additional savings of 9% in faculty-related contracts.

         Explored alternative options to successfully reduce employee benefit plan expenses.

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First Medical Network, Atlanta, GA, 1999 to 2006

Senior Data Manager

         Governed all aspects of medical data management with an emphasis on medical billing & coding accuracy, policy and procedure development, regulatory compliance, patient confidentiality, and staff leadership.

         Meticulously reconciled insurance and patient payments, and swiftly resolved account disputes to maintain high levels of satisfaction.

         Steered constant compliance with rules and regulations pertaining to HIPAA, Medicare, and Medicaid.

         Methodically regulated claims operations regarding transactions and radiology/imaging code sets.

         Facilitated seamless integration of clinical and non-clinical healthcare transactions across multiple departments to align with rigorous claim and policy standards.

         Supervised, trained, mentored, coached, and directed team members, and generated weekly reports for management to share progress and goal attainment.

         Orchestrated high-impact process improvements to expedite processing time and elevate customer service levels.

         Promoted and influenced cohesive efforts among medical offices and hospital billing departments to ensure stringent adherence to current coding practices and standards.

         Resourcefully amassed and converted medical records data from multiple disparate sources into user-friendly and searchable database to achieve 94-97% availability goals.

Prior Background:

Senior Claims Examiner & Lead Auditor, New York Life, Atlanta, GA

Senior Claims Analyst, CNA Insurance, Atlanta, GA

Field Claims Examiner, Cigna Insurance, Atlanta, GA

Health Claims Supervisor, CNA Insurance, Atlanta, GA

Candidate, Business Administration degree

Georgia State University

Medical Billing & Coding certificates; completed ongoing professional development in medical terminology, transcription, coding, and billing

Microsoft Office Suite, Dynamics, medical insurance applications, E-Verify, and various accounting programs

Skilled at creating and maintaining spreadsheets and databases to organize vital business, HR, and financial data