Eric S. Davis
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
An organizational leader with experience in accounts payable and business management. Experienced Accounts Payable Manager with experience managing daily accounts payable operations. Expertise in overseeing invoicing, vendor relations, payment processing and employee relations. Successful in reconfiguring workflow and staff responsibilities to improve efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager
Goodwill of North Georgia
04.2017 - 08.2024
- Oversaw all aspects of Accounts Payable for over 110 locations
- Hired, managed, coached, and developed 2-4 team members
- Managed weekly payment processes: Vendor set-up/maintenance, and payment processes
- Served as primary point of contact for vendors, responding to request for vendor related issues
- Reconciled bi-weekly employee expense reimbursements
- Reconciled clearing account of allocated expenses
- Served as the primary point of contact for all accounts payable, expense reporting and procurement inquiries
- Implemented Expert AP/AvidXchange for invoice processing and consolidated payment processing
- Maintained workflows and address invoice exceptions within AvidXchange
- Implemented Expense Report Management reporting process for corporate cardholders
- Assisted with revising/implementing company-wide supply orders with Staples
- Partnered with IT to plan and test upgrade of accounts payable and procurement modules for ERP upgrade
Accounts Payable Manager
City of Atlanta
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Managed the Accounts Payable function for the City of Atlanta
- Oversaw management 4 Accounts Payable Specialist, 1 Records Clerk, 2 Travel and Expense Coordinators and 1 Accounts Payable Supervisor
- Key stakeholder/partner in the design review and planning for implementation of Oracle Cloud based accounting and procurements solution
- Integrated P2P process with Accounts Payable and Procurement, increased vendor participation by 30% during first year
- Implemented 3rd tier payment process via credit cards, vendor participation increased by 50% with a projected rebate of $1M to the City of Atlanta
- Ensured accounts payable policies and procedures were updated and enforced
- Communicated AP strategies to City stakeholders to drive improvement objectives
- Performed analytical and data management to report key performance metrics
- Reconciled accounts payable to General Ledger for month end-close
- Assisted in gathering requested information and support for internal/external audits
Business Manager
DLR Distributors Inc.
04.2012 - 01.2016
- Performed all bookkeeping and accounting functions for business including: budgeting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
- Managed systems for incoming orders, customer service and inventory management processes
- Managed contracts and maintained business administrative affairs
- Maintained and submitted financial records to meet state and federal requirements for Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) certifications for multiple states
- Created structure for inventory management and control process
- Maintained employment records for employees including driver certifications, payroll records, etc
- Negotiated a restructured factoring agreement to reduce invoice fees from 10% to 3%
- Implemented imaging technology for electronic filing creating a more efficient records management process
AP/AR Manager
Concessions International, LLC
01.1999 - 04.2012
- Managed the AP/AR teams for corporate office and operations in 10 U.S
- Airports
- Established KPI’s for employee goals, trained and evaluated performance
- Developed and enforced Accounts Payable/Receivable policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP
- Managed Accounts Receivable billing and payments
- Facilitated period close of Accounts Payable/Receivable including monthly reconciliation
- Provided annual support of audit schedules and documentation
- Leader and Partner for Accounts Payable/Receivable, Procurement and Project Management ERP system upgrade project
- Led the implementation of an expense reporting system resulting in improved processing times and reduced late fees
- Successfully implemented a workflow and records management system improving approval processes for invoices and reduced records management storage costs
- Responsible for monthly close of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Education
Master of Organizational Leadership -
Grand Canyon University, Ken Blanchard School of Management
01.2007
Ph.D. - Professional Degree
Argosy University
Phoenix, AZ11.2014
Bachelor of Business Management -
University of Phoenix
01.2005
Skills
- Onboarding and training
- Team Oversight
- Expense processing
- Workflow Coordination
- Business processes and procedures
- Procurement coordination
- ERP Systems Expertise-Great Plains, Navision, Business Central
- Workflow Management
Timeline
Accounts Payable Manager
Goodwill of North Georgia
04.2017 - 08.2024
Accounts Payable Manager
City of Atlanta
02.2016 - 04.2017
Business Manager
DLR Distributors Inc.
04.2012 - 01.2016
AP/AR Manager
Concessions International, LLC
01.1999 - 04.2012
Master of Organizational Leadership -
Grand Canyon University, Ken Blanchard School of Management
Bachelor of Business Management -
University of Phoenix
Ph.D. - Professional Degree
Argosy University
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