Jakiya Jefferson Barton
Bensenville,US
Summary
Accounts Receivable/Collections Associate with 7+ years of hands-on experience optimizing cash flow and reducing aged receivables through diligent invoicing, collections, and reconciliations. Proficient with QuickBooks, Stripe, Excel, and GAAP-based record keeping; posts deposits, reconciles transactions, and manages billing workflows to improve cash application accuracy and audit readiness. Strong communicator and negotiator who shortens dispute resolution times, improves client satisfaction, and aims to further streamline collections processes to accelerate liquidity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable/Collections
Hindman Auctions
Chicago, Illinois
12.2022 - Current
- Managed invoice processing and payments to reduce overdue balances and improve cash flow visibility.
- Maintains company billing and client inboxes to shorten dispute resolution times and improve client satisfaction.
- Recorded card payments in Stripe and reconciled transactions to ensure accurate financial records for audits.
- Posted deposits and bank wires in QuickBooks to improve cash application accuracy and audit readiness.
- Handled collection calls to recover outstanding receivables with measurable results and reduced aged receivables.
Data Entry Clerk
Balton Corporation
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Processed route invoices accurately and maintained organized scanning records to support billing continuity.
- Managed inbound and outbound client calls to resolve billing queries and improve client response time.
- Validated invoice data to reduce billing errors and ensure timely submission to accounts payable.
- Streamlined invoice scanning workflow to improve document retrieval and processing efficiency.
PT Front Desk Concierge
Mac Properties
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed resident access control, reducing unauthorized entries and safety incidents with faster response times.
- Organized package room operations to shorten package retrieval time and improve inventory tracking.
- Logged tenant requests in Salesforce to accelerate resolution times and identify recurring issues for follow-up.
- Resolved tenant lockouts promptly to restore access and minimize wait times for residents.
Lead Sales Associate
Dollar General
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Led opening and closing procedures to maintain secure store operations and accurate cash handling.
- Managed vendor check-ins and coordinated deliveries to ensure on-shelf availability and timely restocking.
- Resolved customer complaints, refunds, and exchanges to improve satisfaction and retain repeat business.
- Prepared and reconciled employee cash drawers before and after shifts to ensure accurate financial records.
Education
Associates Degree - Business Administration
Triton Community College
River Grove, Illinois12.2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Proviso East High School
Maywood, Illinois05.2019
Skills
- QuickBooks Experienced
- Excel Experienced
- Collections Experienced
- Invoicing Expert
- Data Entry Expert
- Customer Service Expert
- File Keeping Expert
- GAAP Experienced
- Negotiation Experienced
- Record Keeping Expert
Timeline
Accounts Receivable/Collections
Hindman Auctions
12.2022 - Current
Data Entry Clerk
Balton Corporation
01.2022 - 07.2022
PT Front Desk Concierge
Mac Properties
09.2021 - 08.2022
Lead Sales Associate
Dollar General
08.2019 - 06.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Proviso East High School
Associates Degree - Business Administration
Triton Community College