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Overview

Looking for full-time work (8 hours/day)

at $7.51/hour ($1,456.00/month)

College Graduate

Last Active

June 2nd, 2026 (2 days ago)

Member Since

May 21st, 2012

Profile Description

Karen Cristine Calipjo
Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst

SUMMARY:
Results-driven Accounts Receivable professional with 20+ years of experience in billing, collections, and bookkeeping across SaaS, B2B, and B2C environments. Proven ability to reduce aging balances, improve cash flow, and manage complex, high-risk portfolios across APAC, EMEA, and AMER regions.
QuickBooks Pro Certified, with strong expertise in full-cycle AR, reconciliation, dispute resolution, and financial reporting. Known for delivering measurable results in reducing overdue receivables while maintaining strong client relationships.

Core Competencies:

Accounts Receivable & Billing Management
B2B & B2C Credit & Collections Strategy
SaaS & Subscription Revenue Operations
Chargebacks, Invalid Clicks & Dispute Resolution
Cash Application, Reconciliation & GL Alignment
Forecasting, Risk Reporting & Cash Flow Optimization
Month-End Close Support & Internal Controls
Process Improvement & Workflow Efficiency

Accounts Receivable, Billing, Bookkeeping – Key Responsibilities & Impact

Managed high-volume aging portfolios, consistently reducing past-due balances and improving cash flow
Executed structured collection strategies to accelerate payment cycles and strengthen recovery rates
Negotiated payment arrangements while protecting revenue and preserving client relationships
Ensured invoice accuracy to prevent billing errors and revenue leakage
Posted and applied payments (Wire, ACH, Lockbox), minimizing unapplied cash and reconciliation discrepancies
Performed detailed account reconciliations, identifying root causes of variances and maintaining ledger accuracy
Collaborated with Deal Desk, Accounting, Revenue Operations, Sales, and Renewals to resolve complex billing disputes
Issued credit memos and processed refunds in compliance with internal controls and audit standards
Supported write-off analysis through data-driven evaluation and documentation
Maintained accurate CRM records and collection notes for transparency and audit readiness
Supported month-end closing activities, ensuring AR subledger alignment with the general ledger
Contributed to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls
Prepared weekly AR and collections reports highlighting aging trends and risk exposure
Transaction Categorization
Expense & Income Tracking
Bank Reconciliation
Creation of Special Reports such as recurring special reports (e.g., vendor reports, income summaries, PDC, Contribution Reports).
Generating monthly recurring invoices, time based, Usage-Based Billing, Progress / Milestone Billing, Fixed Billing, Per-Unit Billing, Retainer Billing, Prepaid & Post Paid Billing and Hybrid.
Weekly Inventory and to ensure Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and Stock on Hand assets are accurate.

Accounting & AR Systems
NetSuite | SAP | Oracle | Sage Intacct | QuickBooks (Pro Certified) | QuickBooks Desktop| Zuora | Chargebee | Workday | Salesforce | Stripe | BILL ( ---------- ) | Tesorio | Cforia | HighRadius | FreshBooks | Zendesk | Aspire | ServiceChannel | Odoo | SharePoint |
Vendor & Billing Portals
---------- | Tipalti | Ariba | Basware | Coupa | Ramp | Taulia | Oracle Supplier Network | GEP | AvidXchange
Collaboration & Productivity Tools
Advanced Microsoft Excel | Microsoft Office Suite | Google Workspace | Slack | Microsoft Teams | Zoom

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Onlinejobs.ph – Remote Collections Specialist – Cleaning Services | Present
Manage billing and invoicing through QuickBooks
Post payments and perform detailed account reconciliations
Monitor aging reports and AR balances to ensure timely collections
Handle customer inquiries and resolve billing discrepancies
Execute collection strategies to recover overdue balances
Maintain accurate communication records via Freshdesk

Upwork – RemoteAccounts Receivable Analyst | B2B / Manufacturing & Trades
Manage AR portfolio ensuring timely collections and account reconciliations
Monitor overdue balances and implement targeted recovery strategies
Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks and Chargebee
Apply payments in QuickBooks and reconcile balances in Chargebee
Issue manual dunning notices for accounts 60+ days overdue
Update AR dashboards and prepare reports for management review

Upwork – Remote Debt Collection Specialist | B2C / Rental
Manage accounts in breach of contract, including deposits and outstanding balances
Initiate collections via phone (OpenPhone), email, and written correspondence
Negotiate payment plans and settlement agreements
Maintain accurate documentation in Yardi and ----------
Coordinate with legal counsel for escalated or litigation cases
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies
Provide regular status and recovery reports to management
Workiva (via Upwork)Accounts Receivable Analyst – SaaS
Managed AR portfolio and ensured timely collection of outstanding balances
Contacted clients via phone and email to resolve overdue invoices and discrepancies
Maintained accurate collection records and payment arrangements in QuickBooks
Collaborated with Sales and Customer Success to resolve billing issues
Prepared reports on aging accounts and cash flow projections
Reconciled customer accounts and escalated accounts for suspension when necessary
Implemented process improvements aligned with industry best practices
Zendesk Inc. Senior Collections Analyst | May 2020 – November 2025
Led management of a high-volume, complex, and high-risk global portfolio
Managed AR portfolio and ensured timely collection of outstanding balances
Maintained accurate collection records and payment arrangements and logged disputes and managed tickets resolution.
Performed in-depth reconciliations of invoices, credits, payments, and memos
Partnered with Sales, Legal, Finance Ops, and Renewals to resolve billing disputes
Provided recommendations on suspensions, cancellations, write-offs, and reactivations
Improved collections workflows and maintained audit-compliant documentation


Pearson Education Senior Credit and Collections Analyst | December 2018 – May 2020
Managed large B2B customer portfolio to minimize past-due balances
Conducted proactive outreach to secure payments and resolve disputes
Issued credit memos and processed small balance write-offs
Coordinated with Customer Service, Sales, and Cash Application teams
Generated detailed aging reports to prioritize 90–180 day accounts
Supported month-end closing including clearing unapplied credits

Willis Towers Watson Credit and Collections Analyst | February 2018 – July 2018
Oversaw the North America ledger, ensuring client invoices were paid within contractual terms.
Conducted proactive outreach to secure payments and resolve disputes
Issued credit memos and processed small balance write-offs
Coordinated with Customer Service, Sales, and Cash Application teams
Generated detailed aging reports to prioritize 90–180 day accounts
Supported month-end closing including clearing unapplied credits

Accounts Receivable Specialist – Google Ads Account Arvato Corporation | 2017 – 2018
Managed end-to-end AR operations for Google Ads advertiser portfolio
Resolved disputes involving invalid clicks, IVT adjustments, chargebacks, and deductions
Coordinated with Google support teams to validate credit adjustments
Analyzed chargeback trends to minimize revenue leakage
Performed reconciliations to maintain clean aging reports
Prepared AR forecasts and identified high-risk accounts
Supported month-end close and subledger reconciliation
Contributed to workflow improvements reducing dispute cycle times

American Express Senior Collections Specialist | January 2016 – February 2017
Managed corporate card accounts and negotiated structured payment plans
Resolved customer disputes and escalated fraud-related concerns
Processed payments and managed account suspensions/reactivations, chargebacks, refunds.

Xerox Business Shared Services Senior Collections Specialist (O2C) | July 2013 – December 2015
Prioritized and managed AR accounts by dollar value, aging, and risk to maximize collections efficiency.
Applied credits and reconciled accounts timely in coordination with clients.
Communicated regularly with customers and sales teams to resolve payment delays and disputes.
Executed skip tracing for unresponsive accounts and prepared detailed collections status reports.
Coordinated escalations and write-offs in compliance with company policies.

Infosys BPO Limited Collections Specialist | April 2014 – July 2014
Maintained AR accounts by collecting past due invoices and documenting activities in SAP.
Responded promptly to client requests for documentation, including invoice copies and statements.
Collaborated with billing and sales teams to resolve AR discrepancies.
Prepared monthly reports for management assessment.

Genpact Services, LLC Collections Representative / Process Developer May 2009 – April 2013
Contacted customers to collect overdue balances and negotiated payment arrangements.
Documented all collections activities and account updates using SAP and Collections Tool.
Identified and reported suspected fraudulent activities.
Delivered excellent customer service while managing credit decisions and payment processing.



Top Skills

Experience: 5 - 10 years

Accounts Receivable Specialist I am an experienced Accounts Receivable professional with over 20 years of expertise managing full-cycle AR processes across SaaS, B2B, manufacturing, enterprise, and B2C environments. I specialize in monitoring aging reports, executing structured collection strategies, negotiating payment arrangements, and reducing past-due balances to improve cash flow performance. My experience includes invoice validation, payment posting (Wire, ACH, Lockbox), cash application, account reconciliations, dispute resolution, chargeback handling, credit memo processing, write-off analysis, and month-end close support. I am highly proficient in QuickBooks Online and experienced with major ERP and billing systems. I work independently, communicate professionally with clients, and maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records. My focus is always on protecting revenue, minimizing unapplied cash, and strengthening AR reporting visibility.

Experience: 10+ years

Account Management & Analysis is part of my day to task as Collections Analyst in my previous job.

Experience: 10+ years

Collections Specialist I am a seasoned Collections Specialist with over 20 years of experience managing B2B and B2C portfolios across SaaS, enterprise, manufacturing, and service-based industries. I specialize in reducing aging balances, accelerating cash recovery, and protecting company revenue while maintaining professional client relationships. My experience includes structured collection outreach (phone and email), negotiation of payment arrangements, dispute resolution, chargeback management, contract review, and escalation handling. I am comfortable managing high-volume and high-risk accounts, prioritizing based on aging and exposure, and delivering consistent follow-ups to improve recovery rates. I am also experienced in maintaining detailed documentation, supporting compliance requirements, coordinating with Sales and Accounting teams, and providing management with regular aging and risk reports. My approach is disciplined, strategic, and results-driven—focused on firm but professional communication, accountability, and measurable cash flow improvement.

Other Skills

Experience: Less than 6 months

QuickBooks Online Expertise I have extensive hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online to manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable and billing processes across SaaS, B2B, and B2C environments. I am proficient in creating and managing invoices, posting and applying payments, reconciling customer accounts, clearing unapplied cash, and maintaining accurate AR aging reports. My experience includes bank and credit card reconciliations, credit memo processing, customer statement review, dispute resolution, and supporting month-end close activities. I ensure that the AR subledger aligns with the general ledger and that financial records remain accurate and audit-ready. I am comfortable working independently in QuickBooks Online, troubleshooting discrepancies, generating financial reports, and maintaining clean, organized records to improve cash flow visibility and reporting accuracy.

Experience: 10+ years

Accounts Receivable & Billing Specialist I am an experienced Accounts Receivable and Billing professional with over 20 years of expertise supporting SaaS, B2B, manufacturing, enterprise, and B2C businesses. I specialize in full-cycle AR and billing operations, ensuring invoice accuracy, timely collections, and clean financial reporting. My responsibilities include invoice creation and validation, subscription and contract-based billing, payment posting (Wire, ACH, Lockbox), cash application, account reconciliations, dispute resolution, chargeback handling, credit memo processing, and write-off support. I also support month-end close by ensuring AR subledger alignment with the general ledger. I have implemented structured collections workflows, improved billing accuracy, reduced unapplied cash discrepancies, and enhanced reporting visibility through consistent aging and forecasting analysis. Detail-oriented and process-driven, I work independently while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Revenue Operations, and Accounting teams. My goal is to protect revenue, accelerate cash flow, and maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records.

Experience: Less than 6 months

I specialize in overseeing the full lifecycle of customer accounts, ensuring strong cash flow performance, accurate billing, and proactive risk management. My responsibilities include monitoring aging reports, prioritizing accounts based on exposure and risk, executing structured follow-up strategies, negotiating payment arrangements, and resolving billing disputes efficiently. I work closely with Sales, Revenue Operations, Accounting, and Customer Success teams to maintain account health and accelerate dispute resolution. I am experienced in managing complex and high-risk accounts, identifying early warning signs of delinquency, and implementing structured escalation processes when necessary. I also provide regular reporting on aging trends, risk exposure, and recovery progress to support data-driven decision-making. My approach is strategic, disciplined, and relationship-focused—balancing revenue protection with professional client engagement to ensure long-term account stability.

Experience: 10+ years

I have extensive experience working with enterprise-level ERP and accounting systems to manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable, billing, reconciliation, and reporting functions. My background includes hands-on use of NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, and Workday, supporting SaaS, B2B, and B2C environments. I am proficient in navigating AR modules, generating aging reports, reconciling subledgers with the general ledger, applying payments, investigating discrepancies, processing credit memos, and supporting month-end close activities. I am also experienced in integrating ERP systems with billing platforms such as Zuora, Chargebee, and Stripe to ensure accurate revenue tracking and cash application. My strength lies in quickly adapting to new systems, maintaining data integrity, improving workflow efficiency, and leveraging reporting tools to provide management with clear financial visibility. I ensure ERP processes remain accurate, structured, and audit-ready.

Experience: 10+ years

My experience includes reconciling invoices, payments, credits, unapplied cash, chargebacks, and customer balances. I conduct detailed variance analysis, investigate short payments and billing discrepancies, and coordinate with Accounting, Billing, and Revenue Operations teams to resolve issues efficiently. I am highly proficient in QuickBooks Online and major ERP systems, with strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting. My approach is methodical and detail-oriented, ensuring clean aging reports, accurate financial statements, and audit-ready documentation. My goal is to maintain financial accuracy, improve reporting visibility, and strengthen internal controls through precise and timely reconciliation processes.

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39
Gender
Female
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Score:  124
DISC
Dominance: 33
Influence: 25
Steadiness: 25
Compliance: 18
English
C2(Advanced/Mastery)
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