Jakiya Jefferson Barton
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic accounts receivable specialist with proven success at Hindman Auctions, adept in payment processing and collections. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and effective communication skills, consistently resolving overdue accounts and enhancing client relationships. Proficient in QuickBooks and Excel, ensuring accurate invoicing and efficient data management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable/Collections
Hindman Auctions
Chicago
12.2022 - Current
- Managed accounts receivable collections process by monitoring customer payments and following up with customers on past due invoices.
- Processed posting and reconciling payments and addressed aged receivables.
- Responsible for entering customer payments into the accounting software system.
- Generated weekly aging reports to track overdue payments from clients and followed up accordingly.
- Received and recorded cash, credit card payments, checks, and transfers.
- Managing an influx of inbound calls from buyers, and making outbound calls daily for collection on delinquent accounts.
- Responsible for the main billing inbox, as well as my personal email inbox, to assist with any client inquiries.
Front Desk Concierge
Mac Properties
Hyde Park
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Responsible for access control to maintain the security wihtin residential high-rise buildings.
- Used Salesforce as a database to submit tenant maintenence request, and/or complaints.
- Managed package room by logging in packages and confirming information to release to the correct tenant.
- Assessed tenant Lock outs witin residential buildings.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed a small influx of landline calls from tenants about food deliveries, visitors, etc...
Data Entry Clerk
Balton Corporation
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Identified, corrected, and reported data entry errors.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve issues regarding incorrect data entries.
- Responsible for creating and printing invoices for next-day truck routes.
- Managed a small influx of inbound calls from clients inquiring about their delivery status or issues with their delivery.
- Scanned invoices are brought back from truck routes to keep delivery receipts on record.
- Performed data entry from paper documents, emails, and other sources into computer systems.
Lead Sales Associate
Dollar General
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Checked in retail merchandise and deliveries with vendors.
- Maintained the stock upkeep by stocking shelves correctly and making sure all inventory is accounted for no matter the condition of the item.
- Responsible for opening and closing a store location using the store's security system.
- Counted change funds and prepared the employee drawer before and after the shift.
- Solved customer grievances, refunds, and exchanges.
- Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss ideas for promotions or special events.
- Maintained neatness and cleanliness throughout the store environment.
Education
Associate - Business Management
Triton College
River Grove, Illinois05-2026
High School Diploma -
Proviso East High School
Maywood, Illinois05.2019
Skills
- QuickBooks
- Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- Outlook
- Accounts receivable
- Customer service
- Payment processing
- Data entry
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Collections
- Invoicing
- File Keeping
- Time management
References
Available on Request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Receivable/Collections
Hindman Auctions
12.2022 - Current
Data Entry Clerk
Balton Corporation
01.2022 - 07.2022
Front Desk Concierge
Mac Properties
09.2021 - 11.2022
Lead Sales Associate
Dollar General
08.2019 - 05.2021
Associate - Business Management
Triton College
High School Diploma -
Proviso East High School
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