Accounts Payable Manager

Eric S. Davis, EDD

Phone: 678-***-**** ********@*********.***

CAREER PROFILE

An organizational leader with over 18 years’ experience in accounts payable and business management.

EXPERIENCE

Intersect Group Contract Assignment with Inspire Brands January 2025-March 2025

Responsibilities

Assisted with completion of IDR project for AP Automation through Oracle Fusion for Buffalo Wild Wings and Arby’s brands

Managed a team of 9 with responsibilities of invoice entry and EDI invoice processing.

Managed ServiceNow tickets. Reduced backlog of 289 unassigned to 50 within 2 weeks.

Goodwill of North Georgia- Accounts Payable Manager, April 2017-August 2024

Responsibilities

Oversaw all aspects of Accounts Payable for over 110 locations

Hired, managed, coached, and developed team members

Managed and oversaw weekly payment runs: 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

City of Atlanta - Accounts Payable Manager, Feb 2016-April 2017

Responsibilities

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

DLR Distributors Inc. - Business Manager, April 2012 - January 2016

Responsibilities

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

Concessions International, LLC - AP/AR Manager, January 1999 – April 2012

Responsibilities

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

Doctor of Organizational Leadership (Professional Degree)- Argosy University, 2014

Master of Organizational Leadership - Grand Canyon University, Ken Blanchard School of Management, 2007

Bachelor of Business Management - University of Phoenix, 2005

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