Keri Hamilton
Tampa,FL
Summary
Efficient Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly. Specialize in ledger reconciliation, invoice processing, and financial reporting. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring smooth financial operations.
Dedicated accounts payable professional with solid background managing invoices, tracking expenses and updating vendor files. Trained in posting and processing payments with quickbooks. Strong attention to detail with methodical approach to keeping accurate records.
Well-organized professional experienced in multitasking to manage diverse accounting requirements. Successful in task prioritization, audit support and payroll administration. Familiar with operating on demanding schedules and maintaining financial controls with little oversight.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk
Bridge Specialty Group
St. Petersburg
10.2023 - Current
- Analyzing customer accounts and generating monthly statements of account activity.
- Maintaining accurate records of invoices, debits and credits.
- Ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances from customers.
- Generating reports on accounts receivable status.
- Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and other accounting documents.
- Processing invoices for payment to vendors according to established procedures.
- Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies or inquiries with vendors or customers in a timely manner.
- Verifying accuracy of all data entry related to Accounts Payable and Receivable activities prior to posting into general ledger system.
- Assisting with month-end closing activities as required.
- Working closely with other departments to ensure proper coding and approval of invoices.
- Participating in special projects or assignments when requested.
- Reviewing aging reports regularly to identify past due items and take appropriate action.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
Temporary Staff Accountant
Cale America
St. Petersburg, Florida
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
Collection Specialist
Commercial Lighting Company
Tampa
09.2016 - 11.2022
- Reviewed accounts for past due balances and contacted customers to arrange payment plans or collect payments.
- Developed solutions to resolve customer payment disputes or discrepancies.
- Identified delinquent accounts and initiated appropriate collection action in accordance with the company's policies.
- Maintained accurate records of all collection activities in the computer system.
- Provided timely and detailed updates on collections activity to management.
- Negotiated repayment terms with customers based on their individual circumstances.
- Handled incoming calls from customers regarding account status, billing inquiries, payment arrangements.
- Conducted skip tracing activities to locate missing debtors when needed.
- Assisted in the development of new policies and procedures related to collections activities.
- Created letters and emails requesting payment from delinquent customers using approved templates.
- Worked collaboratively with other departments to ensure timely resolution of customer issues.
Education
Associate of Arts - International Marketing
International Academy of Design
TampaBilling and coding
Stanford Brown
TampaSkills
- Month-end closing
- Cash Flow Management
- Debt collection
- Payment tracking
- Entry verification
- Account reviewing
- Payment coding
Timeline
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk
Bridge Specialty Group
10.2023 - Current
Temporary Staff Accountant
Cale America
01.2023 - 06.2023
Collection Specialist
Commercial Lighting Company
09.2016 - 11.2022
Associate of Arts - International Marketing
International Academy of Design
Billing and coding
Stanford Brown