Erika Gibson
Summary
Experienced accounting professional specializing in accounts payable and receivable, with extensive expertise in the field. Skilled in reconciliation, cash application, and expense management. Proven track record of optimizing financial processes and enhancing accuracy in financial transactions.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable
SC Swiderski LLC
06.2023 - Current
- Oversaw credit card expenses for eight accounts, managing reports for over 100 employees.
- Executed all credit card and company benefit payments through vendor portals.
- Performed GL account reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and maintain zero balances.
- Managed confidential financial activities, including medical payments and utility setups for owner.
- Processed vendor invoices using automated software for coding and payment.
- Prepared documentation for annual audits, clarifying accounts payable activities.
- Ensured accurate creation of vendor accounts to facilitate timely 1099 issuance.
- Served as primary contact for all accounts payable inquiries and problem resolution.
Accounts Receivable
Sutton Transport
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Ensured compliance of accounts with established payment plans, flagging any non-compliance.
- Facilitated negotiations to secure full balance collections.
- Provided training for new team members on scripts, company services, and collection methods.
- Performed thorough research and due diligence to solve collection-related issues.
- Managed posting of all incoming cash, ACH, and wire transfers.
- Acted as main point of contact for accounts receivable inquiries and discrepancies.
Billing/ AR Analyst
LNRS Carriers
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Cycle AR- Billing, Invoicing and Cash Applications
- Performed account reconciliations
- Helped manage and organize shipping documents
Accounts Receivable
Dymatize
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Posted daily cash receipts
- Provided support to assigned accounts such as Wal-Mart and Amazon
- Worked with NetSuite team to discuss opportunities to streamline company AR processes
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Dunn's River Brands Group, Inc
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Performed AR account reconciliations to confirm validity of deductions or short payments associated with discounts, coupons and promotions
- Responsible for maintaining and documenting all records and interactions with delinquent accounts, incomplete files and credit risks
- Responsible for depositing incoming check payments into company bank accounts
- Performed cash applications for incoming customer checks, ACH and wire transfer payments
Financial Specialist
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
08.2004 - 06.2017
- Reconcile Dr Pepper Resale/ Buyback General Ledgers for Fountain products on distributor and military accounts
- Prepare monthly balance sheets
- Manage buyback volume A/P payments for delivery agents such as Pepsi, Coke etc
- Researched and resolved AP and AR discrepancies
- Worked closely with management with special AR related projects and research
- Assist in implementing the pricing structure for each year
- Assisted with the transition of workload to our partners overseas while continuously improving relations
Collection Analyst II
Sprint
08.2003 - 08.2004
- Collections and reconciliation on the purchase, installation, rental and repairs on commercial telephone equipment and maintenance contracts
- Manage fluctuating portfolio of 100+ accounts such as United Parcel Service, Eckerd and Hallmark Cards totaling approximately 20 mil
- Worked closely with Sprint sales team, technicians and customer service
- Request and enter disputes as appropriate
Collection Specialist
Daisytek Inc
01.2003 - 08.2003
- Manage portfolio of up to 1,200 accounts in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain outgoing call rate of 45 calls per day
- Responsible for decisions to release orders based on credit limits, past due performance and credit history
- Work closely with the sales team in a collaborative partnership
Credit and Collections Supervisor
Ingram Micro
08.1997 - 10.2002
- Oversaw activities of up to 5 associates including the review of their credit and collection portfolio
- Provided guidance on escalated customer issues
- Managed my own portfolio concurrently
- Liaison for team relations
- Research and uncover fraudulent activity
- Provided leadership that led to low aging, employee satisfaction and low turnover
Skills
- Customer to Cash Process
- B2B
- Account Reconciliations
- Expense Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Credit
- SAP
- Sage Intaact
- Netsuite
- McLeod
- Stampli
- SharePoint
- Concur
- Paylocity
- Instill
- Data Analysis
- Vendor and Distributor Portals
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Team Building
- Customer and Vendor Relations
Timeline
Accounts Payable
SC Swiderski LLC
06.2023 - Current
Accounts Receivable
Sutton Transport
04.2021 - 06.2023
Billing/ AR Analyst
LNRS Carriers
05.2020 - 07.2020
Accounts Receivable
Dymatize
10.2019 - 05.2020
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Dunn's River Brands Group, Inc
05.2018 - 08.2019
Financial Specialist
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
08.2004 - 06.2017
Collection Analyst II
Sprint
08.2003 - 08.2004
Collection Specialist
Daisytek Inc
01.2003 - 08.2003
Credit and Collections Supervisor
Ingram Micro
08.1997 - 10.2002
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