Karen Cahill

Accounting

Charlotte,NC *****

rosesfor2ks@msn.com704-201-6514

Proactive accounting professional with vast experience in general accounting, accounts payable,

accounts receivable, audit,and payroll.

Work Experience

Payment Specialist

American Tire Distributors

Charlotte,NC - remote

October 2021 to July 2022

•Apply payments to customers accounts - Lockbox, Direct and DC’s

•Resolved payment problems.

•Discovered and resolved discrepancies and variances in a timely manner.

•Snow Tickets - Ticketing system for discrepancies on customers account

Communicate any differences that result in chargebacks or payments posted on an account to

the Cash Application Manager and Credit & Collections team.

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l Research and reconcile cash application issues.

Staff Accountant

Robert Half/Accountemps-Charlotte,NC

September2016 to Present

•Working contract positions until a full time permanent position is offered.

•Resolved payment problems.

•Discovered and resolved discrepancies and variances in a timely manner.

•Initiated collection proceedings for past due accounts older than three months.

•Managed billing/statements.

•Processed and recorded all payments daily, credit card, EFT, transfers.

•Reported all past due accounts to supervisor/management on a weekly basis.

•Updated banking information for each confidential client.

•Managed payroll for 80 employees.

•Reconcile and verify Accounts Payable invoices for input into database for payment.

•Prepare invoice payment report for approvals and check run.

•Monitor all vendor payment agreements to find discounts that can be used to reduce invoice amount,keep track of all credits due company.

•Reconcile payable reports for month end close.

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•Accounts Receivable Manager

RCS Garage Doors,LLC-Charlotte,NC

August 2019 to October 2020

•Initiated collections proceedings for past due accounts older than six months

•Managed billing and month end statements

•Negotiated payment terms with various vendors and suppliers.

•Processed and recorded all payments, online, credit cards, and EFT.

•Provided support to the sales department.

•Reported all past due invoices to supervisor/management on a weekly basis.

•Resolved payment problems.

•Used various Construction sites for draw documents-BuilderTrend,Textura

•Completed contract documents-Certificate of Insurance,W9,

•Lein Waiver Management

Staff Accountant

Magic One-Charlotte,NC

January2019 to May 2019

•Discovered and resolved discrepancies and variances in a timely manner.

•Initiated collection proceedings

•Accepted and processed customer payments- cash,credit cards and checks,checking for validity.

•Acknowledged customer issues; resolved quickly and efficiently.

•Balanced and reviewed monthly reports.

•Team Lead for Accounts Receivable

•Executed billing tasks and recorded into databases.

•Supervised 3 account receivable clerks

•Monitored outstanding invoices,performed collections

Accounts Receivable/Inventory Specialist

Staffmark Employment Agency-Charlotte,NC

May 2018 to January 2019

•Assigned vendor accounts.

•Maintained General Ledger of Accounts Receivable.

•Managed the accounting of invoices;prepared month-end,quarterly,and annual reports.

•Negotiated payment terms with various vendor, suppliers and customers.

•Processed and recorded all online transfers, payments, and credit cards daily.

•Provided support to the sales department.

•Reported all past due invoices to supervisor/management on a weekly basis.

•Resolved payment problems.

•Inventory and Purchase Order reporting/verification

Accounts Payable Specialist II

Extended Stay America

October 2014 to August 2016

Process all corporate Invoices,AIA Invoices,Purchase Order Invoices,Manual Check Requests,and Electronic Feed Invoices. (645 hotels)

•Work with vendors on discrepancies.

•Import invoices into Epicor.

•Prepared vendor file excel for upload.

•Reconcile Vendor Statements.

•Work closely with other departments, hotels and managers on payables due.

•Work with corporate heads on approvals.

•Completing all other projects as requested.

•Credit Worthiness backup.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Schleich- Charlotte, NC

August 2013 to August 2014

•Post checks payments to customer accounts.

•Prepare deposits for US and Canada.

•Contact customers on payment discrepancies and over 60 days.

•Work with customers to resolve shortages,damaged products,missing shipments.

•Work with sales staff on delinquent accounts,shortages,credits/debits.

•Credit/Debit Notes.

•Credit-approval of credit limits,Release of orders on hold,Credit References.

•AR Reporting on a weekly basis to Controller and Manager

HR/Payroll Accountant

Davidson Media Group, LLC

February 2012 to April 2013

•ADP Payroll-Paychex Multi State/Multi Location)100+employees.

•Garnishments.

•Time Keeping,Attendance.

•Calculate/Accrue Paid time off.

•Insurance changes.

•Balance Payroll accounts by auditing information.

•Journal Entries.

•Human Resource Director.

•Employee Counseling.

•HR Policy and Procedure.

•ADA,EEO,FMLA,FLSA,OSHA.

•Handle legal issues and compliance.

•Benefit Administration.

•401Ktransfers,FSA,HSA,Medical/Dental/Vision.

•General Ledger Posting -Payroll,Accruals, Month End Close,

•QuickBooks/ACCPAC.

Commission.

Staff Accountant

Tam Metal Products,Inc-Mahwah,NJ

May 2010 to April 2011

•Payroll(Inhouse) and Payroll taxes-w-2's.

•Responsible for accounts receivable postings Review Daily Sales,Cash,and Accounts Payables.

•Accounts payable,payment selection and check runs.

•Month End close.

•Adjusting Entries, Reversing Entries, Prepaid - General Ledger.

•Bank Reconciliations.

•Quarterly and Year End Taxes,including: WR-30,940,& 941.

Human Resources-maintaining employee files,new hire reporting,confidentiality.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

University of Phoenix-Jersey City,NJ

June 2011

Skills

•Accounts Payable/Receivable(10+years)

•Bank reconciliation(5years)

•Benefits(3years)

•General ledger.(5years)

•Accounting(10+ years)

•Bookkeeping(5years)

•Quick books(3years)

•Payroll(5years)

•Sage(1year)

•Outlook

•Microsoft Excel

•Receptionist

•Excel(5years)

•Journal Entries

•Account Reconciliation(3years)

•Paychex

•General Ledger Reconciliation

•Balance Sheet Reconciliation

•Benefits Administration(2years)

•Debits&Credits

•Office Management

•Tax Experience(1year)

•GAAP

•Financial Statement Preparation

•SOX

•Customer Service(10+years)

•Sales Support(5years)

•Financial Analysis

•Process Improvement(8years)

•Analysis Skills(9years)

•VLOOKUP(3years)

•PivotTables(3years)

Accounting Software(7years)

Assessments

Accounting Skills:Bookkeeping—Highly Proficient

January2019

Measures a candidate's ability to calculate and determine the accuracy of financial data.

Full results:Highly Proficient

Office Manager—Proficient

July2019

Scheduling and budgeting.

Full results:Proficient

Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel—Proficient

October2020

Knowledge of various Microsoft Excel features,functions,and formulas

Full results:Proficient

Accounting Skills:Bookkeeping—Expert

October2020

Calculating and determining the accuracy of financial data

Full results:Expert

Principles of Accounting—Proficient

October2020

Preparing financial records according to federal policies

Full results:Proficient

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