Karigan Barr
Mabank,TX
Summary
Proven track record of enhancing financial accuracy and vendor relations at Nations Best Holdings LLC, showcasing expertise in invoice processing and exceptional multitasking abilities. Leveraged Excel for detailed financial reporting, achieving a significant reduction in discrepancies. Known for quick learning and effective communication, consistently driving improvements and client satisfaction. Quality-driven Accounts Payable Clerk with proven record of excellent job performance. Manages projects at each stage with diligent and attentive approach, carefully checking details, and testing assumptions. Skilled in training junior personnel in principles and practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
Nations Best Holdings LLC
2017.12 - Current
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Evaluated financial records to detect errors and discrepancies.
- 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.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Input financial data and produced reports using [Software].
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
Store Associate
Walmart
2016.01 - 2017.12
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
Restaurant Waitress
El Portal De Jaripo Inc.
2015.07 - 2016.01
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Maintained detailed knowledge of specials and currently available items to provide guests with informative menu descriptions.
- Participated in dining room sidework such as refilling condiment bottles, preparing menus and arranging silverware packages.
- Performed dining room sanitation tasks such as spill cleanup, table sterilization and removal of apparent waste or refuse.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.
- Completed credit payments via card processing systems.
- Performed specialized alcoholic beverage services such as bottle openings and chiller setup.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ennis High School
Ennis, TX06.2016
Skills
- Bill payment
- Invoice Processing
- Manual labor
- Paint matching
- Excel
- Loading/ unloading freight
- Inventory
- Multitasking
- Ordering Products
- Receiving products
- Quick learning
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
Nations Best Holdings LLC
2017.12 - Current
Store Associate
Walmart
2016.01 - 2017.12
Restaurant Waitress
El Portal De Jaripo Inc.
2015.07 - 2016.01
High School Diploma -
Ennis High School
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