CHRISTY R. STRONG11611 Criterion Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63138, 314-755-5190, CSCHRISTY@AOL.COM

SUMMARY

I am results-oriented, dependable professional with eight years experience in accounting and over ten years in customer service. Possesses the highest level of integrity and committed to excellence. I am a person who works well independently and as part of a team. I also have team and leadership skills with the ability to direct and train new employees.

HIGHLIGHTS

Financial statement analysis Account Reconciliation Strong communication skills Effective time management Great customer service skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HUNTER ENGINEERING ST. LOUIS, MO 4/2014 – PRESENT

ASSISTANT CREDIT MANAGER

Promoted to Assistant Credit Manager after one year of service. Responsible for collection on 450-500 sales representatives and distributors accounts. Process commission deductions on all past due sales accounts. Responsible for running EDI program for customers invoices. Conduct credit checks, orientation and training sessions for new sales representatives. Assist with releasing domestic and international orders.

ASSISTANT COLLECTION MANAGER

Responsible for accurately posting daily cash, ACH funds, and credit card payments. Responsible for collection on 300-350 service representatives accounts. Process commission deductions on all past due service representatives accounts. Conduct credit checks, orientation and training session for new service representatives. Responsible for maintaining daily and monthly cash report. Assist with releasing domestic orders.

VNA-TIP HEALTHCARE ST. LOUIS, MO 10/2009– 03/2014

SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Promoted to Senior Staff Accountant after three years of service. Post insurance payments, adjustments, write-offs, and refunds to patients accounts in Homecare

Homebase. Record payments and deposits in QuickBooks. Prepare billing invoices for Flu vendors. Assist with accounts payable and payroll.

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STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Responsible for making daily check deposits. Assist accounts payable with reviewing vendor generated request payment and process according to

standard procedures. Ensure all invoices are coded with the correct general ledger account and enter into Great Plains system. Assist in processing payroll for Premier Care employees.

GREAT CLIPS ST. LOUIS, MO 07/2008 – 11/2009

STYLIST

Resolved customer complaints and ensured customer satisfaction. Observed and coached associates in store techniques and customer management skills. Responsible for closing nightly cash drawer and bank deposits. Ability to work efficiently, reducing waiting time of customers. Previous worked at Great Clips: October 1997 to March 2007.

ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC. ST. LOUIS, MO 02/2007 – 07/2008

CREDIT ANALYST

Perform assessments of new and current vendors through use of Dun & Bradstreet, along with third party reports and reference.

Performed financial statement analysis by using accounting skills. Monitor 250-350 customer accounts, 90-95% current; address collection of past due invoices and oversee

customer payment plans. Reconcile month-end doubtful accounts reports. Assist with other job related duties.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 05/2007

Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ACCOUNTING 06/2004

St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO

ASSOCIATE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 12/2000

St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley, St. Louis, MO

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer skills – Microsoft office, Systems 2000, AS400, SAP, Mainframe, QuickBooks, Great Plains Finance Board at God First Church – 1/2011 – 12/2015 Volunteer for Tax Assistance Program – 2007 & 2008