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Rachael Gilbertsen

@rachaelgilbertsen

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Accounts Payable professional with leadership experience and ERP expertise.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, values collaboration, and challenges me to optimize financial processes.

With over five years of experience in financial operations, I have honed my skills as an Accounts Payable professional, excelling in full-cycle AP, vendor management, and compliance. My journey has taken me through various roles, where I have consistently demonstrated my ability to enhance AP workflows and ensure adherence to policies. Currently, I serve as a Compensation Analyst and AP Lead Support at Kraton Corporation, where I oversee AP functions and lead initiatives to streamline reimbursement workflows.

Throughout my career, I have developed a strong proficiency in ERP systems, particularly NetSuite, and I am familiar with Ramp. My analytical skills and Excel expertise, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables, have enabled me to contribute significantly to month-end closes and audit preparations. I take pride in maintaining positive vendor relationships and addressing inquiries promptly, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with IRS regulations.

I am passionate about leveraging my experience to support financial teams and drive operational efficiency. My leadership experience during company reorganizations has equipped me with the ability to train and support incoming staff, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes accuracy and compliance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Compensation Analyst / AP Lead Support

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Kraton Corporation

Oct 2024 - Present (9 months)

Oversaw Accounts Payable functions including invoice validation, timely payments, and expense report compliance. Led initiatives to streamline reimbursement workflows in accordance with IRS and company policy.

Accounts Payable Vendor Management Expense Reporting ERP Systems

Billing, AR/AP Specialist

Blue Water Industries

Dec 2020 - May 2024 (3 years 5 months)

Managed full-cycle AP processing using NetSuite, including invoice entry, PO matching, approvals, and payments. Administered weekly payroll check runs and contributed to month-end close with AP journal entries.

Accounts Payable NetSuite Payroll Processing Journal Entry Month End Close

Office Manager

Orkin Pest and Termite Control

Feb 2018 - Nov 2020 (2 years 9 months)

Managed accounts payable and receivable, collections, and month-end close for multiple locations. Supervised office staff and optimized daily workflow for service technicians.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Collections Payroll Processing Office Management

Credit Card Associate / Accounts Payable

McKesson

Aug 2017 - Feb 2018 (6 months)

Assisted customers with credit card transactions and resolved payment issues. Processed a high volume of payments efficiently and accurately.

Credit Card Transactions Payment Processing Account Reconciliation Customer Service Accounts Payable

Receptionist

Youthful Medical Spa

Jul 2015 - Aug 2017 (2 years 1 month)

Scheduled patient appointments and managed front-office operations. Tracked daily financial transactions and reported collections for billing.

Appointment Management Customer Service

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration

Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration, focusing on core business principles and practices. Developed a strong foundation in management, finance, and operations.