SABRENA R. STEEN

**** **** ******, ******, ******** 80011

303-***-****

iazn4r@r.postjobfree.com

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST ~ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Sabrena has always exhibited dedication to her work and company by performing her work with the utmost enthusiasm and consistently meeting goals assigned… She reduced the cycle time to perform her duties from several days to less than one day… a person of extreme integrity to be trusted in any circumstance.

Former Supervisor-Payment Operations ~ Sprint Nextel

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

- Accounts Receivable and Payable

- General Ledger Accounting

- Financial Reconciliations, Research, and Analysis

- Operational Streamlining

- Interpersonal Relations

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Demonstrated solid understanding of auditing principles and general concepts. Highly experienced in applying and implementing internal controls knowledge within the context of the business financial management system, and adept at confirming data, assessing issues, and providing recommendations to superiors to strengthen the internal control environment to mitigate business financial risks. Results-oriented with focus on delivering vital information and reports within approved and preset timeframes. Proven management skills; render customer relationship-building skills to constantly deliver dynamic results. Exhibit capacity in communicating clearly and effectively with involved parties, fostering a collaborative team environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PAYMENT SPECIALIST

Sprint (K-Force Temporary), Wireless Service ~ Englewood, CO 2006-2009

- Managed various aspects of payment processing and certification of payment documentation, including examination and transfer of suspense check payments received through lockbox, online payments, and ACH, as well as final approval and authorization of payments

- Accounted for maintaining the filing system for all technical documents required for approval and authorization of payments; expert in operating various internal databases and web resources

- Administered and updated the billing system by posting via data entry: manual payment application, returned payments, and checks and credit card reoccurring payments

- Resolved issues such as receiving unidentified payment through follow up outbound calls and strong organizational skills

- Directed the posting and tracking of returned items from TeleCheck, posted returns to customer accounts in the billing system, and provided monthly report to the financial team

ACCOUNTING CLERK

K-Force/Robert Half Accountemps/Rocky Mountain Temporary Accounting Personnel/Financial Recruiting Partners ~ Denver, CO 2004-2006

- Performed multiple general accounting support tasks to efficiently obtain financial data use in maintaining corporate accounting records, which includes weekly commission invoices, weekly deposit of cash receipts into operating account, and journal entries to record miscellaneous cash receipts

- Processed net payments due to hotels, refunds due to customers, as well as vendor payments from authorization through input into general ledger including expense reports

- Reconciled monthly payable to Tourico, a wholesale travel provider

- Conducted follow-up, collection, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines

- Evaluated and resolved various customer queries and conversed with customers through email, phone, or mail

SENIOR BILLING ANALYST

First Data Corporation-Money Transfer and Credit Transactions Processor ~ Englewood, CO 2000-2004

- Managed the processing and posting of daily cash receipts, including any research needed and credit and/or debit memos to customer accounts

- Analyzed over 300 clients for Risk Management group on a monthly basis to provide a detailed report to the management at month-end

- Reconciled about 25 accounts including journal entries as needed

- Monitored weekly funding of the corporate gift gram program, including monthly reconciliation

- Oversaw billing for the Western Union money order machines for over 9,800 clients

- Administered month-end balancing and closing of the Oracle Accounts Receivable module

- Provided support to clients (internal and external) having questions regarding any corporate activities

Highlight:

~ Successfully managed billing for the ValueLink gift card program during its infancy for such clients as Wal Mart, Toys R Us, Circuit City, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Darden Restaurants totaling more than $1.5M per month

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE COORDINATOR

CET Environmental Services, Inc. ~ Englewood, CO 1997-2000

- Directed and oversaw the preliminary and finalization of invoicing for four regions utilizing time and material reports and input/posted invoices for six regions that handled their own invoicing

- Trained and mentored billing clerks for regional offices

- Monitored cash received for assets sold, completion of project billings,and job closures within system

- Administered all weekly reports with schedules and EOM reconciliation of A/R to G/L reporting

EARLIER EXPERIENCE

ACCOUNTING CLERK

Robert Half Accountemps / Talent Tree Personnel ~ Denver, CO 1996-1997

CORPORATE / PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

Maguire Thomas Partners-Construction Development and Property Management ~ Los Angeles, CA 1988-1995

EDUCATION

COURSEWORK IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, University of Colorado ~ Boulder, CO

TECHNICAL ACUMEN

- Proficient in Windows Operating System, Microsoft Outlook, Deltek, Ensemble (Oracle Based), Oracle, and QuickBooks

- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word

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