Serkan Freeman

Experience

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  MWR

  Jun 2010 - Nov 2015

  Account Specialist & Administration

  • Conduct cashier audits and month end reporting• Reconcile trial balance and credit card billings• Submit pay transactions• Responsible for accounts payable and maintaining purchasing budgets• Process and review a wide variety of government pay systems• Project leader for various accounting projects • Organize, file, and maintain accounting documents• Conduct payroll processing• Perform routine procedural, clerical, and administrative support work• Enhance customer satisfaction Show less

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  Prysmian Group

  Nov 2016 - Mar 2023

  • Set appropriate credit limits and acquire proper approvals through financial statement analysis, DnB, and NACM trade group reports• Work with Director of Credit to create, maintain, and ensure compliance of credit policies for the NA region• Manage receivables insurance through Euler Hermes for key accounts• Drive process improvements in the overall order to cash cycle to streamline processes and maximize overall collections• Drive cross-functional collaboration with sales in order to maximize future profits while mitigating portfolio risk• Ensure open lines of communication with internal stakeholders regarding customer disputes• Manage collection activity of staff and set/monitor appropriate KPI’s• Prepare and submit bankruptcy claims (Proof of claim, 503(b)(9), etc)• Assist in the performance of fit gap analysis for the migration of General Cable ERP data (AS400) into Prysmian Group ERP system (SAP)• Develop staff and promote professional growth through ongoing training while maintaining a team atmosphere• Manage bad debt reserve reporting• Ad hoc reporting for upper management including DSO, DDSO, past due %, etc• Assist Director of Credit in financial audits where necessary Show less • Build and maintain relationships with customers within assigned region • Convert PO’s into sales orders within SAP in a timely and accurate manner• Improve commercial related complaints for Telecom division by taking an active role in self and team checks • Effectively communicate production timeline to end user to maintain expectations and quickly communicate any changes to production schedule in order to alleviate project conflicts• Work with credit department to ensure payments were received within terms and assist in collection when necessary• Understand the complexities of customers and markets within my territory and their interactions in order to maximize sales• High level of product knowledge to assist customers in identifying correct products for their needs.• Work closely with engineering/product managers to find product solutions to complex project issues encountered by customers Show less • Apply all cash receipts timely and accurately• Investigate and resolve issues interfering with the proper application of cash and resolve outstanding short/overpayment disputes• Assist with department audits• Monitor cash discounts, address unearned discounts taken, and reinforce agreed payment terms with customers• Proactively address opportunities to improve, standardize, and streamline the company's cash receipts and applications processes • Support accounting and management with respect to any other relevant issues relating to cash receipts, applications, balancing, auto cash and cash forecasting Show less

  • Commodity Manager

    Jun 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Assistant Credit Manager

    Oct 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Inside Sales Representative - Telecom

    Nov 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Cash Application Specialist

    Nov 2016 - Nov 2017
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  Proterra Inc

  Mar 2023 - now

  Global Supply Manager - Extrusion/Casting/Metal Fab