Accounts Receivable & Bookkeeping Specialist

Jayesh M. Shah

Bartlett, IL

630-***-**** **********@*****.***

Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer

OBJECTIVE

Detail-oriented and experienced accounting professional seeking a position in accounting or bookkeeping where I can utilize my educational background and extensive experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial recordkeeping. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United Chemi-Con, Inc. – Accounts Receivable & Credit/Collections Specialist Rolling Meadows, IL June 2023 – Present

• Process daily customer invoices and distribute via email.

• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve payment or billing issues promptly.

• Prepare and process debit and credit memos; upload documentation to customer accounts and communicate updates to clients.

• Perform credit evaluations for new customers using Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) reports.

• Monitor and follow up on past-due accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding payments.

• Maintain and update a weekly past-due payment tracking spreadsheet.

• Perform month-end closing activities, including: o Emailing account statements to customers.

o Preparing accounts receivable aging and activity reports. o Compiling RMA (Return Material Authorization) documentation and related spreadsheets. o Creating journal entries to reconcile customer credit balances. House of Electronics – Bookkeeper

Morton Grove, IL June 2018 – June 2023

• Process and record cash, check, and credit card payments; prepare bank deposits and reconcile receipts.

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including matching invoices (3-way match), processing vendor payments, and issuing checks.

• Research and resolve customer payment discrepancies and maintain accurate customer account information.

• Generate and distribute customer invoices and monthly statements via mail and email.

• Maintain detailed documentation of deposits, receipts, and credit card reports for audit purposes. Hometown Pantry – Owner / Bookkeeper

Warrenville, IL May 2001 – December 2017

• Managed all bookkeeping and financial operations for a retail convenience store.

• Prepared monthly sales tax returns and bank reconciliations.

• Oversaw daily sales reporting, deposits, and expense tracking.

• Maintained accurate accounting records and financial spreadsheets.

• Supervised store operations and vendor relationships. Household International – Payment Processing Clerk, Accounts Payable Schaumburg, IL November 1999 – April 2001

• Processed and scanned check payments and prepared bank deposits.

• Matched invoices to purchase orders for accuracy and compliance.

• Issued and mailed vendor checks in a timely manner. Design/Craft Fabric Corporation – Accounts Receivable Specialist Niles, IL August 1997 – November 1999

• Posted customer payments (cash, checks, and credit cards) and handled adjustments and transfers.

• Processed intercompany transactions and maintained accurate spreadsheets and day reports.

• Managed freight and small balance write-offs in compliance with accounting procedures. Revere Mills, Inc. – Accounts Receivable / Credit Specialist Niles, IL October 1994 – August 1997

• Entered cash, check, and credit card payments; prepared and posted debit/credit memos.

• Investigated and resolved customer account discrepancies and collection issues.

• Prepared daily sales and deposit reports and reconciled bank deposits.

• Filed freight claims and processed proofs of delivery for shortages.

• Performed credit checks and opened new customer accounts. EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Auditing

Bhikhabhai Jivabhai Vanijya Mahavidyalaya – Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India 1982 TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Accounting & Bookkeeping: Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation, Journal Entries, General Ledger Maintenance, Month-End Closing, Financial Reporting, Credit Collections, and Sales Tax Filing.

• Accounting Software: QuickBooks, Xero, MAS90, AS400, JD Edwards.

• Office & Productivity Tools: Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets, formulas, reports), Microsoft Word, Outlook, and 10-Key Data Entry.

• Data Management: Document Scanning, Filing, and Record Maintenance with high accuracy and attention to detail.

• Languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi

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