CARI JOHNSON
Athens
Summary
Results-driven accounting professional with extensive experience,excelling in accounts reconciliation and collections management. Proven ability to enhance cash flow through effective invoice processing and customer account management. Strong problem-solving skills complemented by proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ensuring accurate financial reporting and improved operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Polyplex USA, LLC
Decatur
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Maintained accurate records of accounts receivable transactions and adjustments.
- Reconciled customer accounts to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Assisted in preparing monthly aging reports for management review.
- Collaborated with sales team to resolve billing inquiries and disputes.
- Updated customer information in the accounting system for accuracy.
- Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
- Monitored accounts receivable report, checking for late, delinquent, or missing invoices, and payments.
- Maintained accurate records of accounts receivable and payable transactions.
- Reconciled daily cash receipts with bank deposits.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and creating financial reports.
- Managed collections activity including contacting customers regarding past due balances and resolving billing disputes.
- Prepared monthly statements for customers and sent out reminder notices when necessary.
- Reviewed all incoming payments for accuracy before posting them into the general ledger system.
- Researched customer billing issues and resolved problems to facilitate receipt of overdue monies and promote good customer relationships.
- Generated weekly aging reports to track overdue payments from clients and followed up accordingly.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to resolve account problems.
- Worked closely with internal teams to resolve customer billing and payment issues.
- Generated monthly statements for accounts receivable operations.
- Processed posting and reconciling payments and addressed aged receivables.
- Analyzed customer account information to identify discrepancies or trends in payment history.
- Prepared and submitted accounting documents and reports for review, authorization and processing.
- Verified, classified, computed, posted and recorded accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting.
- Processed credit memos and adjustments according to company policy.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and courteous handling of all inquiries and complaints.
- Conducted credit checks on potential clients to assess creditworthiness.
- Applied cash receipts and performed daily bank deposits.
- Communicated regularly with vendors regarding invoice processing status updates.
- Investigated any discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders prior to processing payments.
- Supported internal audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.
- Entered, posted and scanned accounts receivable documents into accounting software.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Polyplex USA, LLC
Decatur
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Maintain organized records of all accounts payable transactions and documentation.
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
- Assist in month-end closing procedures by reconciling accounts payable reports.
- Communicate with vendors regarding payment status and account inquiries.
- Utilize accounting software to manage and track payments effectively.
- Support audits by providing necessary documentation and transaction details.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities as needed.
- Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
- Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
- Analyzed purchase orders, contracts, invoices, check requests and other documents related to the accounts payable cycle.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Collaborated with vendors, suppliers and staff members across departments to resolve any issues that arose.
- Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
- Managed vendor relationships through prompt communication of payment information.
- Assisted with preparing journal entries related to accounts payable transactions.
- Performed account reconciliations as required including bank statement reconciliation, credit card reconciliations.
- Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information.
- Generated 1099 forms at year end for reporting purposes.
Accounts Payable Clerk
PSI
Decatur
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintain organized records of all accounts payable transactions and documentation.
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
- Assist in month-end closing procedures by reconciling accounts payable reports.
- Communicate with vendors regarding payment status and account inquiries.
- Utilize accounting software to manage and track payments effectively.
- Support audits by providing necessary documentation and transaction details.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities as needed.
- Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
- Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
- Analyzed purchase orders, contracts, invoices, check requests and other documents related to the accounts payable cycle.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Collaborated with vendors, suppliers and staff members across departments to resolve any issues that arose.
- Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
- Managed vendor relationships through prompt communication of payment information.
- Assisted with preparing journal entries related to accounts payable transactions.
- Performed account reconciliations as required including bank statement reconciliation, credit card reconciliations.
- Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information.
- Generated 1099 forms at year end for reporting purposes.
Retail Accountant
Agri-AFC, LLC
Decatur
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
- Collaborated with team members to improve accounting procedures and controls.
- Utilized accounting software to maintain accurate financial records.
- Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Maintained detailed records of all store transactions.
- Prepared journal entries to record monthly transactions into the general ledger.
- Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of records.
Education
B.B.A. - Accounting
Athens State University
Athens, AL05.2005
Skills
- Accounts reconciliation
- Invoice processing
- Financial reporting
- Customer account management
- Collections management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Invoice and payment processing
- QuickBooks experience
- GL entries
- Bank deposits
- Payment posting
- Receivables management
- Credit management
- Collections
- Cash flow monitoring
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounts receivable software
Relevant Experience
- Knowledgeable in preparing quarterly and annual tax documents for submission to proper tax entities.
- Proficient in preparing monthly sales tax to proper government entity.
- Experienced in reconciling general ledger accounts, drafting financial statements and other month-end procedures.
- Proficient in the processing and payment of vendor invoices with the research and resolution of issues.
- Efficient in preparing ACH batches, Domestic and International Wires and check payments.
- Experience with posting customer payments and reconciling issues with short payments.
- Experience with posting customer payments, balancing ledger, and preparing deposits.
- Capable of and effective at handling multiple tasks and roles simultaneously.
- Computer literate: ERP, Adage, ADP, EAM, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, FasPac, Crystal Reports.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Polyplex USA, LLC
01.2022 - 08.2025
Accounts Payable Clerk
Polyplex USA, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2022
Accounts Payable Clerk
PSI
01.2018 - 01.2019
Retail Accountant
Agri-AFC, LLC
01.2009 - 01.2013
B.B.A. - Accounting
Athens State University
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