Claire Jones
Grain Valley,MO
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Receivable Clerk with a proven track record at Hendrick Automotive Group, excelling in collections and dispute resolution. Demonstrated expertise in cash application and client communication, significantly reducing outstanding balances through proactive follow-up. Recognized for building strong vendor relationships and enhancing financial accuracy through meticulous account monitoring.
Accounts Receivable Clerk specializes in recording financial transactions of generated revenue from products or services rendered. Displays strong analysis and organizational skills. Demonstrated experience calculating, posting and managing accounting figures and financial records.
Reliable accounting professional with solid administrative background and good understanding of financial operations and practices. Independently handles accounts receivable tasks and billing while providing clerical office support.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Hendrick Automotive Group
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Maintained up-to-date customer contact information, enabling effective communication regarding account status and payment inquiries.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries about their account status or billing concerns, building strong, long-lasting relationships.
- Contributed to month-end closing procedures by preparing detailed accounts receivable aging reports for management review.
- Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
- Reduced outstanding account balances through diligent follow-up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment arrangements with clients.
- Decreased uncollectible debt by closely monitoring accounts and promptly identifying high-risk customers for management review.
- Trained new hires in company policies, standard operating procedures, and software systems related to accounts receivable functions, ensuring seamless integration into the team''s operations.
- Facilitated dispute resolution between company and clients, fostering positive working relationships while protecting company interests.
- Collaborated with sales team to resolve billing discrepancies, resulting in improved customer relationships and increased client satisfaction.
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Monitored accounts to verify compliance with payment terms and schedules.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Luther Mazda of Kansas City
02.2023 - Current
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
- Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
- Reduced processing errors, implemented double-check system for all outgoing payments.
- Accelerated invoice approval times, implemented electronic invoice submission and approval processes.
- Enhanced efficiency in invoice processing by meticulously reviewing and matching invoices with purchase orders and receipts.
- Fostered positive vendor relations, served as primary contact for vendor inquiries and concerns.
- Facilitated smoother end-of-month closings by collaborating with accounting team to reconcile accounts payable ledgers.
- Improved relationships with suppliers by resolving discrepancies in billing and payments promptly.
- Minimized late fees and interest charges by developing efficient system for tracking payment due dates.
- Maintained accurate financial records, contributing to successful audits by organizing and filing all accounts payable documents.
- Reduced environmental impact by transitioning to paperless accounts payable process.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Cashier
Lee’s Summit CDJR
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Handled customer inquiries, resolving issues promptly for increased satisfaction.
- Processed returns and exchanges efficiently, adhering to store policies and procedures.
- Liaised between service manager and service team by greeting customers and answering calls to promote smooth transition of service functions.
- Enhanced store productivity by maintaining a clean and organized cashier area.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
Education
Grain Valley HS
Grain Valley, MOSkills
- Collections
- Invoice processing
- Time management
- Payment posting
- Statement review
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
- Dispute resolution
- Generally accepted accounting principles
- Cash application
- Payment coordination
- Account monitoring
- Credit management
- Vendor relationship management
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Client communication
- Accounts reconciliation
- General ledger maintenance
- Data entry and management
- Spreadsheets and journal entries
- Accounts receivable
- Customer service support
- Statement preparation
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
Luther Mazda of Kansas City
02.2023 - Current
Cashier
Lee’s Summit CDJR
07.2018 - 03.2020
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Hendrick Automotive Group
Grain Valley HS
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