Jennifer Allen
About Jennifer Allen
Jennifer Allen serves as the Accounts Receivable Lead for Commissions at Kforce Inc, where she has worked since 2017. With a background in accounts receivable roles and a diploma in Legal Assistant/Paralegal, she has over a decade of experience in the field.
Work at Kforce
Jennifer Allen has been with Kforce Inc since 2017, currently serving as the Accounts Receivable Lead for Commissions. In this role, she has been instrumental in instituting new processes and reporting for payment plans and write-off policies. She leads weekly conference calls with market management and sales associates to assign action items for account progression. Her responsibilities include working directly with senior executives and market managers on complex commissions and high-value accounts. Additionally, she participates in client visits to strengthen customer relationships.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Jennifer Allen held several roles at Kforce Inc. She worked as an Accounts Receivable Specialist from 2009 to 2015 and served as Supervisor of Cash Applications from 2015 to 2017. Before joining Kforce, she was a Senior Accounts Receivable Associate at PharMerica from 2004 to 2009. Her career began as a Credit Analyst in Collections at Audio Visual Innovations, where she worked from 1999 to 2004. This extensive experience in accounts receivable and collections has contributed to her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Allen studied at Humber College, where she earned a Legal Assistant Diploma from 1993 to 1995. She also attended the University of Toronto from 1991 to 1993. Her educational background in legal assistance and paralegal studies complements her professional experience in accounts receivable and financial management. She acts as a training lead and escalation contact for associates on commission processes and issue resolution, showcasing her expertise in the field.
Professional Skills
Jennifer Allen possesses a range of professional skills relevant to her role in accounts receivable. She leads training sessions for associates, focusing on commission processes and issue resolution. Her ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, including VPs, SVPs, and market managers, highlights her strong communication and leadership skills. Additionally, her involvement in instituting new processes demonstrates her capability in process improvement and operational efficiency.