Jakalynne Jones
Villa Rica,GA
Summary
Results-driven financial systems leader with a strong track record in managing internal accounting processes and enhancing operational controls to drive optimal performance. Extensive expertise in project management, accounts receivable, budget administration, and payroll management. Recognized for exceptional skills in leading high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy, and strict adherence to regulatory requirements. Committed to improving efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Adept at collaborating cross-functionally to ensure project success and deliver strategic business outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Accounts Receivable Coordinato
Perrigo Direct Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted in-depth analysis of AR data to identify trends in payment behaviors, developing targeted strategies that reduced receivables over 60 days by $200K.
- Prepared and presented weekly AR aging reports to management, offering actionable insights to enhance collection strategies for fully open invoices.
- Accurately applied $300K–$500K in daily cash receipts to appropriate accounts, achieving a 95% reduction in unapplied cash balances.
- Resolved discrepancies promptly to maintain accurate financial records, ensuring efficient cash application and data integrity.
- Manually generated and emailed monthly statements to over 120 customers, collaborating closely with sales, customer service, and warehouse teams to optimize collections and support a positive client experience.
- Maintained strong relationships with customers and internal teams, proactively addressing billing discrepancies and disputes within 24–48 hours of receipt to facilitate timely payments and enhance client satisfaction.
- Assists in internal audits by preparing detailed AR documentation, supporting data integrity, and implementing corrective actions as necessary to comply with audit requirements.
- Plays a key role in month-end close by reconciling AR accounts, validating data accuracy, and resolving outstanding issues, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
BILLING SPECIALIST
VECTOR FORCE DEVELOPMENT
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed end-to-end billing processes for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing
- Reviewed contracts and agreements, verifying the accuracy of accounts payable payments, which led to a 97% reduction in payment errors and check reissues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather essential information for precise billing and invoice preparation.
- Resolved billing discrepancies promptly, fostering strong client relationships and minimizing financial variances.
- Prepared and delivered customized billing reports upon client request, providing clear explanations of charges to support transparency.
- Utilized billing software to input and track billing data, maintaining an organized and efficient billing system.
- Assisted in developing and implementing process improvements that increased billing efficiency and reduced errors for assigned clients.
- Responded to client inquiries regarding billing matters, addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional customer service.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST
Atlas Concorde USA
11.2018 - 03.2023
- Prepared, posted, verified, and recorded Home Depot payments and transactions for subsidiary Corso Italia on behalf of Atlas Concorde USA.
- Processed checks and payments exceeding $500K, maintaining comprehensive records and receipts to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Generated and transmitted invoices daily to Home Depot using SAP, adhering to department practices and ensuring timely and accurate billing.
- Created and maintained monthly reports detailing status of over 1,000 invoices, claims, and all associated fines and penalties related to brand shipments.
- Addressed and resolved invoice disputes, returns, compliance issues, and other discrepancies connected to Corso Italia shipments.
- Optimized receivable functions within six months by enhancing procedures and controls while also supporting customer service functions.
- Reduced open receivables from 14% to 1% in six months by setting new standards for reconciling open invoices and collaborating closely with Controller on transaction postings and reconciliations.
- Developed and implemented new procedures for the Customer Care team to streamline order processing; recommended by the CEO to onboard new employees using these methods.
PROJECT COORDINATOR
MSI Surfaces
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Managed financial and logistics aspects of various projects for the marketing division, ensuring smooth operations and effective resource allocation.
- Supported the team in achieving nearly $400K in annual sales.
- Developed comprehensive sales analysis reports to assess the scope and requirements of multiple concurrent projects.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective partnerships, enhancing budget efficiency.
- Maintained an up-to-date merchandising database, ensuring a minimum six-month inventory supply in the warehouse.
- Designed training materials and trained warehouse staff on product knowledge to improve operational efficiency and support accurate inventory handling.
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
MasTec Network Solutions
04.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed a portfolio of over 35 open receivables and served as backup to department leads, ensuring efficient coverage and support.
- Contributed to department goals by assisting in the monthly processing of approximately $70 million in cash receipts.
- Communicated daily with the AR Supervisor to address inquiries requiring legal review, ensuring timely invoice payments.
- Conducted soft, collaborative collections on past-due accounts, reconciled overpayments, and resolved issues directly with clients as needed.
- Collaborated with management on month-end, quarterly, and year-end closings for the assigned portfolio, providing accurate forecasting of receivables prior to close dates.
- Performed detailed research and provided prompt responses to financial inquiries during routine audits.
- Set a new standard as the top invoice processor, consistently exceeding the daily target by processing 200+ invoices with minimal errors.
- Recognized by senior management for exceptional customer service, establishing strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders in the assigned portfolio.
Education
East Georgia College
Swainsboro, GASkills
Accounts Receivable & Payable
Technical Analysis
Reconciliation, Credit Adjustments
Office Organization
Procurement
Advance Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP & Pivot Tables)
Payroll, New Employment Orientation & On- Boarding
Project Management
Timeline
Sr. Accounts Receivable Coordinato
Perrigo Direct Inc.
01.2024 - Current
BILLING SPECIALIST
VECTOR FORCE DEVELOPMENT
03.2023 - 01.2024
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST
Atlas Concorde USA
11.2018 - 03.2023
PROJECT COORDINATOR
MSI Surfaces
10.2017 - 11.2018
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
MasTec Network Solutions
04.2016 - 10.2017
East Georgia College
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