Accounts Receivable Specialist

Erica L. Foster

Ringgold, GA 423-***-**** ****************@*****.***

EDUCATION

Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Rock Spring, GA Medical Transcriptionist and Coding August 2000- May 2002 EXPERIENCE

Siskin Rehabilitation Hospital Chattanooga, TN

Accounting Coordinator March-Present

● Support month-end close processes by preparing reconciliations, validating transactions, and organizing supporting documentation for audits

● Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies, ensuring timely and accurate payments

● Streamlined the invoice approval workflow, reducing processing delays and improving overall AP efficiency

● Accurately match invoices to purchase orders and payment terms, processing high volumes of transactions through ERP systems

● Maintain positive vendor relationships by addressing inquiries and resolving issues in a timely, professional manner

● Collaborate closely with purchasing, clinical, and finance teams to ensure compliance with internal controls and smooth payment operations

● Generate monthly AP reports and maintain accurate financial records to support audit readiness and reporting accuracy

Kordsa Inc. Chattanooga, TN

Accounts Receivable Specialist August 2023 - January 2025

● Collaborated with Sales team to issue customer rebate requests as needed

● Assisted with quality control to track and reconcile return authorizations issued to customers

● Prepared miscellaneous invoices for all non-trade billings

● Partnered with Controller AP & AR/Finance Manager to ensure accurate general ledger recording of miscellaneous invoice transactions and miscellaneous payments

● Caught any miscellaneous billing issues in ERP system and assisted with IT department to correct Accounts Payable Specialist October 2022 – August 2023

● Handled processing invoices from suppliers timely according to payment terms

● Managed vendor relationships on pay side

● Maintained accurate records for payments through ERP system and monthly reporting Catoosa County School District, Westside Elementary and Lakeview High School Bookkeeper, Records (Office Manager), Receptionist, Coach August 2003 – July 2022

● Managed payroll and time for 80 staff members (Munis)

● Acted as budget manager for state, local and school funds

● Managed all student records, transferring and accepting students, entered student records (Infinite Campus)

● Provided on-going user training on equipment

● Managed fundraisers, collected funds, and distributed goods

● Substituted for teachers when needed and staffed subs for the day

● Assisted teachers with receipting, ordering, and receiving, coordinate field trips

● Answered multi-line phone, provided answers, transferred calls, and took messages when needed

● Set up meetings and appointments with parents, partners, other administration.

● Oversaw a team of inventory employees, managed inventory in Tipweb, tracked systems to record deliveries and stock. Evaluated deliveries, shipments, and products to improve inventory control procedures.

● Directed student/staff picture day and developed school yearbook

● Acted as director of 160 student summer school, planned and ran staff orientation for 20 employees

● Served on interview team for administration and staff

● Supervised and managed student awards programs

Bruster’s Ice Cream, Ringgold GA

Cashier, Customer Service May 2017 - Present

● Handle customer orders and payments in store and by phone

● Manage special orders

● Assist with nightly closing and inventory taking to ensure correct inventory Advance Auto Parts, Ringgold GA

Delivery Driver, Customer Service August 1998 - 2002

● Provided customer service in store and through deliveries of orders

● Assisted with stock keeping and inventory taking

● Cashier

SKILLS:

● Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, Google Sheets, S2K ERP System

● Office management, conflict resolution, behavior management, office organization, peer mentoring, coordinating programs, designing programs, analyzing school data, monitoring budgets and financial records VOLUNTEER:

● Board of Directors Treasurer for The Purpose Outreach Center

● Mt. Peria Technology, social media, Sound system team PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

1. Ben Gibson - Kordsa Head of Sales, Americas Marketing ***.******@******.*** 423-***-****

2. Maria Ball - Regional Purchasing Manager at Kordsa *****.****@******.*** 423-***-****

3. Anita Patrick - Coordinator of School Finances for Catoosa County Schools ********@*******.***.**.** 423-***-****

4. Earl Henderson - Catoosa County City Counselor

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