Jamila Smith is seeking an office or departmental assistant position where she can utilize her leadership, organizational, and customer service skills. She has over 10 years of experience in office management roles, including accounts receivable manager, payroll manager, and application processing. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, maintains confidential information, solves problems effectively, and works well independently and in teams.
Experienced Office Assistant Seeking New Opportunity
1. Jamila Smith
2068 Agler Rd.• Columbus, OH 43224• 614-707-3637 •smithjta112@gmail.com
Objective
Office or Departmental Assistant that will allow me the opportunity to serve as a key member of an
organized team while exhibiting leadership, innovation and supervisory skills.
Qualifications & Skills Summary
Expert level of customer service skills
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
Exemplary problem solving abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as with a team
Outstanding time management and organizational skills
Summary of Experience:
Diversity Search Group LLC. Corporate Office
Columbus, Ohio
Accounts Receivable Manager/Payroll Manager August 2014-December 2015
Managed and guaranteed weekly/bi-weekly disbursement of multi-state payroll
Manually calculated and processed time sheets for over 300 temporary employees
Diligently handled receivables and collections of a Staffing Company portfolio of over $10 million
Ensured payroll processing ofnew hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions and terminations were
accurate and timely
Provided direct supervision to other payroll staff members while ensuring agency policies, guidelines, and
compliances were adhered to
Monitored and analyzed current payroll registers while meeting critical deadlines
Effectively communicated with Operations, HR and Recruiting Managers to review cross-departmental
impacts and reconciled data sharing
Prepared collection correspondence to pursue payment for delinquent statements
Independently made clear and concise decisions with authority to write off outstanding balances according
to strict guidelines
Compiled Work in Process Reports for final disposition to Credit Staff
Worked in conjunction with the Credit Managerand assisted the Cash Specialists as necessary to ensure
proper application of customer remittances
Accountable for mentoring, training and coaching new hires and incumbent team members as needed
Developed and implemented processes to ensure the flow of work within the department was most effective
and productive (It is my motto to always work smarter)
**Notably recognized by employer for marginally reducing payroll and accounts receivable
errors
2. Diversity Search Group LLC. Assigned to Ohio Development; Office of Community Assistance
Columbus, Ohio
ApplicationProcessing December 2010-August 2014
Accurately identified, compiled and verified information needed to determine initial and eminent needs for
government assistance
Maintained customer confidence and protected operations by keeping information confidential
Assisted department in handling customer concerns by addressing and resolving issues
Promptly processed customerapplications Car Max the Auto Superstore
Columbus, Ohio
Lead Business Office Associate March 2006-January 2009
Reviewed and processed documents associated with the customer’s vehicle purchases (including tag and
title documents)
Prepared DMV documents
Partnered with the sales staff to obtain payoff information
Assisted the purchasing teamwith appraisal purchases and in-store auctions
Handled accounts payable functions
Prepared bank deposits,and answered a multi-line phone system
Collections
Trained and mentored new hires at multiple locations
Tendered cash transactions
Education
Devry University, Columbus, Ohio