Sheketa Taylor

Results-driven Accounts Receivable and Finance Manager with progressive experience overseeing billing, cash application, collections, cash receipts, account reconciliation, and AR aging. Proven success managing a $2M client receivables portfolio and strengthening collection performance through proactive aging analysis, account audits, and cross-functional collaboration. Reduced 60–90-day aged receivables to below 10% of the total AR portfolio through disciplined collection strategies and timely resolution of billing and payment issues.

Experienced in leading finance teams, strengthening internal controls, supporting compliance and audits, and implementing processes that improve accuracy, efficiency, and customer service.

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Manager - 1PATH MANAGED SERVICES - Atlanta, GA

(2024-01)

• Oversee a $2M client receivables portfolio, including billing, cash application, collections, cash receipts, account reconciliation, and AR aging.
• Reduced 60–90-day aged receivables to below 10% of the total AR portfolio through proactive collection strategies, account follow-up, billing resolution, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Conduct weekly aging audits of all client accounts more than 30 days past due, identifying delinquent balances, prioritizing collection activities, and driving timely resolution of outstanding receivables.
• Direct the billing process to ensure invoices are generated accurately and timely in accordance with customer agreements, pricing, service requirements, and company policies.
• Oversee cash application, ensuring customer payments are accurately and timely applied while researching and resolving unapplied receipts, payment discrepancies, and account variances.
• Lead collections activities by monitoring aging balances, prioritizing delinquent accounts, coordinating follow-up efforts, and escalating issues to improve cash flow and reduce outstanding receivables.
• Research and resolve customer billing disputes, payment discrepancies, short payments, and account reconciliation issues to maintain accurate customer balances.
• Prepare and analyze AR aging and collection activity to identify delinquency trends, prioritize accounts, and support management decision-making.
• Lead and develop the AP/AR team by establishing priorities, monitoring workflow, setting performance expectations, and fostering accountability and customer-focused service.
• Partner with Finance, Sales, Operations, and Technology teams to resolve customer account issues and improve billing, payment, and collection processes.
• Develop and implement process improvements and standardized workflows that improve billing accuracy, streamline collections, strengthen cash application, and increase operational efficiency.
• Maintain financial controls and supporting documentation while ensuring entity and subsidiary activities comply with established company policies and requirements.
• Support month-end close by ensuring billing, cash receipts, AR transactions, and account reconciliations are accurate and complete.
• Manage banking activities, including payments, wires, transfers, and related financial transactions.

Finance Manager - CITY OF CHAMBLEE - Chamblee, GA

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

• Led finance team members responsible for full-cycle accounts payable, payment processing, financial transactions, and accounting procedures.
• Processed and audited P-Cards, ACH transactions, wires, payroll, and other financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, documentation, and compliance.
• Monitored fund allocations and expenditures to minimize costs and ensure department operations remained within budget.
• Implemented strategic process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency across accounting procedures.
• Conducted financial analysis, documentation, and reporting initiatives to support compliance with financial budgeting policies.
• Researched and reconciled vendor payment discrepancies and performed outstanding check audits to identify and resolve financial exceptions.
• Managed journal entries, monthly transfers, employee retirement contributions, and other financial transactions.
• Managed, analyzed, and audited general ledger accounts to maintain financial accuracy and support month-end activities.

Accounts Payable Accountant - CITY OF CHAMBLEE - Chamblee, GA

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

• Managed and processed 400+ weekly invoices, reviewing transactions for duplication, accuracy, coding, approvals, and discrepancies.
• Reconciled monthly statements by researching purchase orders, invoices, payments, and vendor account activity.
• Researched and resolved vendor payment discrepancies to maintain accurate account balances and timely payment processing.
• Managed financial reports, expense reimbursements, check requests, and 1099/1096 filing activities.
• Implemented process improvements that strengthened AP efficiency and financial controls.

Accounts Payable Accountant - GABLES RESIDENTIAL - Atlanta, GA

(2017-01 - 2020-12)

• Utilized Yardi to manage, process, and pay 3,000+ monthly invoices across 40+ REIT properties.
• Managed residential and retail invoice portfolios, ensuring accurate coding, documentation, approvals, and timely payment.
• Prepared and processed wires, EFTs, ACH transactions, check exceptions, and payment rejections.
• Researched NSF activity and failed payment receipts to identify and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Partnered with corporate teams and vendors to resolve payment issues and establish accurate vendor accounts.

Accounts Payable Accountant / Revenue Assistant - CITY OF BROOKHAVEN - Atlanta, GA

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

• Utilized Tyler Database to manage and process 500+ weekly invoices, reviewing transactions for accuracy, duplication, and discrepancies.
• Reconciled monthly statements by researching purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
• Managed financial reports, expense reimbursements, check requests, and 1099/1096 filing activities.
• Implemented process improvements to enhance AP efficiency and strengthen procedures.

Accounting / Office Manager - TRIMAC TRANSPORTATION - Fairburn, GA

(2013-01 - 2016-12)

• Led branch operations and managed a team of seven employees, overseeing accounting and administrative functions.
• Oversaw invoice generation, billing, payroll, closing activities, and company-wide financial processing.
• Prepared monthly customer reports and completed branch-wide month-end close activities.
• Led projects supporting monthly sales goals and operational budgets.
• Facilitated contract negotiations related to equipment leasing and managed third-party SAP inventory systems.