Timika Jones

****Walnut Circle Carol Stream, IL *0188

630-***-****

aczkn0@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/pub/timika-jones/77/502/ba0/

EDUCATION

Benedictine University, Lisle, IL Student

Masters of Business Accounting

University of Phoenix, Schaumburg, IL June 2012

Bachelor of Science Accounting

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Executive Management Business Ethics Communications for Accountants

Management Information Systems Business Law Government Non-For-Profit Accountants

SKILLS/EXPERTISE

Oracle, SAP, Great Plains, DDMS, Outlook, E-automate, 10 Key Typing

Access, Excel, V-look ups, Pivot Tables, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger, LANDesk, Concur

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Glanbia, Aurora, IL December 2016- present

Accounts Payable Specialist

Support the AP Lead and Accounting Managers in improving, automating and implementing procedures in AP with Invoices, reconciliation to vendors’ statements

Assist in documenting procedures to make positive suggestions on how to improve current processes and be committed to continuous process improvements and productivity

Processing invoices, prepping invoices for scanning

Code, match and accurately enter AP invoices into SAP, including inventory, freight, expense reports in concur and all other types of expenses

Keep all information confidential and secure and inform management of internal control weaknesses or when fraud or potential fraud is suspected

Perform all other duties and lead or assist in special projects as assigned or required

Proficient with Word, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite: Shared service environment experience with strong organizational and communication skills

Process over 100 invoices daily and close LANDesk tickets that resolves invoice issues that needs to be processed for payment

Process credit memo, down payment, foreign currency, cancel/reverse document and inter -company transaction.

Accountemps/Valid, Lisle, IL March 2015- October 2015

Accounts Receivable/Credit and Collection Specialist

ERP – X3/Sage/Nectari

Reviewed, evaluated, and prioritized past due accounts utilizing financial aging reports

Processed deposits via Remote Deposit Systems

Excel with pivot tables and v-lookups

Identified and recorded appropriate billing adjustments on monthly invoices

Collected and post payments from customers and applied to appropriate invoices, ensuring that deposits are properly accounted for, including any deductions or discounts

Updated weekly collections forecast model

Supported implementation of Accounts Receivable Finance program in association with partner bank

Investigated and resolved unapplied cash payments

Prepared and distributed weekly AR Aging report, with comments for each account.

Contact customers daily for past due invoices

Prepared specific analysis regarding AR clients, aging and concentration

Deposited incoming checks in the bank from US and Canada customers

Monitored and communicated with management regarding possible uncollectable accounts

Processed credit applications using D&B and other sources

Posted revenues by verifying and entering transactions from lock box and local deposits

Accountemps/Expansys, Hoffman Estates, IL June 2014- February 2015

Assistant Financial Controller/Accounts Receivable

ERP – Great Plains/Sequel

Accounts Receivable

Special projects as requested

Excel with pivot tables and v-lookups

Created ad hoc reports

Prepared journal entries

General ledger of operations accordance to GAAP

Draw up monthly financial reports

Account/bank reconciliations

Processed credit card payment

Entries for AP and AR

Processed AR Checks

Entered AP invoices

Processed FedEx invoices/Transportation

Paymentech Reconciliation

Prepared daily debtors and stock excel reports

Created invoices with purchase order numbers

Posted US, Canada, and Mexico Receipts

Contacted Customers daily for past due invoices

Updated ERP system status on overdue invoices

Processed deposits via Remote Deposit Systems

Accountemps/Atlanta Mission, Atlanta, GA Dec. 2013- April 2014

Bookkeeper/Billing Specialist – Temp.

ERP – Great Plains

Assist the accounts receivable department as needed

Special projects as requested

Excel with pivot tables and v-lookups

Created ad hoc reports

Prepared journal entries

General ledger operations accordance to GAAP

Draw up monthly financial reports

Account /bank reconciliations

Processed credit card payments

Entries for AP and AR

Processed AR checks

Enter AP invoices

Warehouse Direct, Des Plaines, IL May 2012- April 2013

General Accounting Clerk

ERP – Microsoft Access/Macros/E-automate/DDMS

Prepared monthly customer purchasing reports

Filed sales and use tax returns

Researched sales and use tax laws

Compiled data for internal and external user

Assist the accounts receivable department as needed

Special projects as requested

Excel with pivot tables and v-lookups

Create ad hoc reports

Prepared journal entries

General ledger operations accordance to GAAP

Draw up monthly financial reports

Account/bank reconciliations

Processed Credit Card Payment

Entries for AP, AR, and State Sales Tax

Upload AP check files/Payroll

EFT wire transfers

LaSalle Network/Temp Assignment, Schaumburg, IL August 2011- October 2011

Accounts Receivable Specialist

ERP – Great Plains System

Made daily collection calls

Conduct account research and analysis

Prepared and maintained various reports

Maintained an accurate aging report

Identify and execute the necessary process adjustments

Sent statement to outstanding customers

Reconciled A/R to the G/L

Recording Cash Receipts

Interact with customers to resolve outstanding issues

Accountemps/Molex, Lisle, IL Apr 2011- August 2011

Accounts Payable Specialist

ERP – SAP-Financial Accounting-Document entry

Entered information into the company data base

Reviewed and compared vendor master data to information presented on the invoice

Performed 3 matching of the invoice, goods receipt, and purchase order

Performed other related duties as assigned by management

Processing of invoices for payment meeting accuracy and productivity requirements

PSAV Presentation Services, Schaumburg, IL May 2007 - Dec 2008

Accounts Payable Specialist

ERP – Oracle

Purchase Orders- 3 way Matching

Received and reviewed invoices and check requests for accuracy and completeness

Followed established procedures for processing invoices and check requests

Examined records of amounts due and made sure invoices were paid according to terms and discounts

Alphabetized and sorted vendors accounts by name and filed documents after posting

Coded verified electronically entered accounts payable data into ledgers

Verified, and posted payments checks to appropriate vendors

Followed up on account statements regarding payment of accounts

Investigated problems associated with processing of invoices

Reviewed expense reports for proper authorization and adequate supporting documentation

Performed mailing/distribution of payments

Organized and maintained vendor files for required period of time

Schnidt Cartage, Hanover Park, IL Nov 2005 - Nov 2006

Inventory Clerk

ERP-Great Plains

Maintained 15 to 25 accounts daily. Fax bill of lading to the customer daily

Entered information into the company data base

Billed the customers for what comes into the warehouse. Talk to 50 customers or more.

UPS Supply Chain Solution, Bensenville, IL Oct 2004 - Nov 2005

Operator Processor

Emailed airlines

Process files

Received inbound calls from customers

Sorted documents, billing, spreadsheet

Filed, faxed, checked emails

Wrote files daily

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