1. Felicia Fobbs
19015 Westmoreland Road, Detroit, Michigan 48219; (313) 727-9571; ffobbs803@yahoo.com
EXPERIENCE
Senior Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist, Eberspaecher N.A.; Novi, MI; June 2015-Present
- Application of 500 + weekly customer payment remittances and effective linking of customer payable systems to the trade
accounts receivable SAP cash application system.
-Process claims and follow set process flows on handling disputes,with the end goal of determining root causes ofdisputes
and implement preventative measures.
-Extensive interaction with other areas within ENA to resolve disputes,including sales, p.o.d. and pricing.
-Responsible for account reconciliation and resolution of claims, returns and warranties.
-Follow up on issuance of credits to customers’accounts and offset open deductions.
-Determine pricing issues– Mack, Volvo, Ford, Detroit Diesel and Daimler Truck North America
Full Charge Bookkeeper-Contractor, Accountemps; Wixom, MI-(Emco-Maier Corporation), April 2015-May 2015
-Process and reconcile accounts payable,receivables and contractor payroll transactions.
-Preform account reconciliations of G/L accounts,inter-company transactions and financial reports.
-Prepared bank reconciliation, provide data for balance sheet and month end reporting.
-Reconcile credit card transactions,vouchers,checks received from customers.
-Provide additional backup to the Controller and CFO.
Financial Analyst-Contractor, The Ivantage Group; Brighton MI-(Carhartt Corporation), March 2015-April 2015
-Prepare monthly corporate financial statements along with related supporting schedules and supplementary reports.
-Record inter-company activity, foreign currency transactions and consolidation of subsidiary companies.
-Prepare monthly business unit financial statements and plan level financial statements.
-Prepare and analyze various corporate and plant tax returns and government filings, including state,local , benefit plan
returns, Canadian sales tax filings and U.S. Census Bureau filings.
-Prepare and analyze various financial calculations and schedules,including the obsolete inventory reserve, inventory
turnover calculation, benchmarking analysis and bank covenants.
-Obtain relevant monthly activity reports and record all necessary journal entries in the general ledger.
Accounts Receivable Dispute Analyst, Federal Mogul Corporation; Southfield, MI, April 2012-February 2015
-Application of 500 + weekly customer payment remittances and effective linking of customer payable systems to the trade
accounts receivable SAP cash application system.
-Process claims and follow set process flows on handling disputes,with the end goal of determining root causes ofdisputes
and implement preventative measures.
-Extensive interaction with other areas within Federal-Mogul to resolve disputes,including sales,distribution, and pricing.
-Responsible for account reconciliation and resolution of claims.
-Follow up on issuance of credits to customers’accounts and offset open deductions
-Determine pricing issues– Chrysler, H.D.A, Navistar, Timken and Pet Boys customer portals
Tax Accountant, Flint Group North America Corp. (Manufacturing),, Plymouth, MI — Dec 2010-October 2011
-Prepare multi-state property returns, tax accruals and budget
-Monitor assessor’s values,ensure timely payments of tax bills
-Filing of multi-state (including Canada) sales and use returns on a monthly, qtrly, semi & annual basis
-Close working relationship with A/P in order to allocate payable tax to appropriate accounts
-Manage fixed asset and property tax inventory
Procurement Assistant & Accounts Payable Specialist, Flint Group North America Corp. (Manufacturing),
Plymouth, MI —May 2005-November 2010
-Update raw material prices per contract.
2. -Maintained accruals and amortization schedules for forecasting.
-Research and resolve pricing issues internal and externally
-Processed EFT/Expense payments
-Posting of 350-500+ vouchers weekly and invoices (multi-state including Canadian processing)
-Managed and maintained all utility payments and spreadsheets forgeneral accounting
-Processed 1099’s
-Forecast monthly of vendor payments and accruals
-Reconciled monthly entries and correct and/or adjusted when needed
-Processed month end close for Adage & JD Edwards
Assistant Bookkeeper, Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P)/Farmer Jack, Southfield, MI — 1992-2007
-Processed accounts payable and payroll transactions
-Maintained and provided internal and external customer service.
-Prepared budget comparisons vs actual sales/wages; updated financial information for budget
-Reconciled cash,credit card transactions,vouchers,checks received from customers
-Reconciled money transfer wires and money orders
Independent Contractor, Detroit Media Partnership, Detroit, MI - Sept.1999-Present
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Word Showcase Software
MS Excel QuickBooks
MS PowerPoint SAP and JD Edwards
Thompson-Reuters Tax Software Max Flow & Citrix
EDUCATION
- University of Phoenix, Southfield, MI - Bachelors: Business Management/Accounting 2004
-Wayne State University, Detroit, MI — Associate:Liberal Arts 1992