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Cheryl Stroessner

Accounting
Montesano,WA

Summary

Authorized to work in the US for any employer Highly organized and dependable Staff Accountant with background in bookkeeping and financial analysis. Successful history of streamlining accounting processes, identifying cost savings opportunities, and improving accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in using various accounting software programs and technologies.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

BrightStar Care
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Resolved financial discrepancies and customer billing issues with timely attention.
  • Maximized cash flow through optimal billing and collection processes.
  • Performed accounts receivable collections for past due accounts by conducting collection calls.
  • Processed weekly time cards to report employee's earnings for payroll disbursement.
  • Updated employee files, maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
  • Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.

Staff Accountant-Non-profit

Capital Medical Center, Multicare Health System
08.2020 - 03.2022
  • Maintained worksheets and posted JE's for monthly statistics, fixed assets, prepaids and banking
  • maintained a worksheet for contract labor, monitored projections vs. actuals reported to CFO and verified the invoices matched our records.
  • Monitored accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Accrual accounting, assist with accounts payable as needed, maintain vendor file, 1099 Misc reporting and unclaimed property reporting.
  • Account analysis skills, Month-end and year-end close, prepare and enter journal entries, research discrepancies, and reconciliations for banks and other GL accounts.
  • Yearly inventory test counts, data collecting,
  • Meditech, Athena, Kronos, Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs), and Word.

Staff Accountant-Non Profit

Grays Harbor Community Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Monitored accounts receivable cash posting, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • approved ACH payments with the bank, reported ACH deposits, daily bank activity to cash posters, Controller and CFO
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Balance monthly recons for bank accounts, Accrual accounting, journal entries, research discrepancies
  • Maintain vendor file, W-9', and issue 1099 misc to vendors
  • Monthly billing for rents and collections
  • Statistics, Agency hours, Buy Back hours, Overtime, FLEX FTE JE's
  • Analysis skills, monthly GL balancing, preparation for Auditors, and yearly cost report
  • Yearly Inventory test counts and JE's roll forward for the new year
  • Manage cooperate credit card entries to the GL, maintain worksheets for Prepaid and Depreciation
  • Meditech, Athena, Word, Excel (pivot tables, vlookups and sumifs).



Accounting Specialist II- Non Profit

MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL
06.2015 - 08.2018
  • Worked with cash poster and managers to come up with a stream-lined process for posting cash while balancing to the bank
  • The result was being able to balance what was posted for the day to the deposits in the bank. Very successful and made balancing easy
  • Accrual accounting, reported ACH deposits to cash poster, Reported the daily bank activity to Controller and CFO
  • Prepared the daily cash deposit for the hospital and clinics
  • Prepared the recons for the bank accounts
  • Analysis skills, banking, journal entries, researched discrepancies, and worked well as a team when looking for ways to simplify processes
  • Assisted with accounts payable-entry and check runs, maintaining vendor file, and researching questions for managers, maintained vendor file and 1099 misc reporting
  • Monthly GL balancing, preparation for auditors, yearly cost report and unclaimed property
  • Meditech, Cerner, Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs) and Word
  • Practices Lean Six Segma

Vendor Services

Acosta
09.2013 - 01.2015
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.

Unit Secretary-Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Nu West Medical Temporary Agency
11.2011 - 10.2013
  • Managed incoming calls, scheduled appointments and directed to appropriate department.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA regulations.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
  • Executed administrative duties to facilitate unit tasks and meet team goals.
  • Scheduled appointments and maintained department master calendar to facilitate efficient patient flow.
  • Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
  • Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.

Medical Billing Specialist- Accounting

Stafford Healthcare-Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2010 - 07.2011
  • Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
  • Located errors and promptly refiled rejected claims.
  • Identified and resolved patient billing and payment issues.
  • Researched CPT and ICD-9 coding discrepancies for compliance and reimbursement accuracy.
  • Analyzed complex Explanation of Benefits forms to verify correct billing of insurance carriers.
  • Communicated with patients for unpaid claims for HMO, PPO and private accounts and delivered friendly follow-up calls for proper payments to contracts.
  • Printed and reviewed monthly patient aging report and solicited overdue payments.
  • Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared JE's, balanced GL accounts, bank reconciliation, and closed books.

Office Manager/ Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist

Regency Pacific, Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2008 - 06.2010
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Processed online and paper appeal submissions and refund requests.
  • Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
  • Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
  • Produced and mailed monthly statements to customers and assisted with related requests for information and clarification.
  • Reconciled accounts receivable to general ledger.
  • Disbursed petty cash by recording entries and verifying documentation.
  • Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
  • Researched CPT and ICD-9 coding discrepancies for compliance and reimbursement accuracy.
  • Analyzed complex Explanation of Benefits forms to verify correct billing of insurance carriers.
  • Communicated with patients for unpaid claims for HMO, PPO and private accounts and delivered friendly follow-up calls for proper payments to contracts.
  • Printed and reviewed monthly patient aging report and solicited overdue payments.

Owner/Operator

Soltura In Home Daycare
07.2004 - 07.2008
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.

Operations Manager/Food Assistant Manager III

Fred Meyers
02.1988 - 03.1998
  • Duties included working with up to 50 union employees, and department managers wrote schedules based on weekly projections
  • Regularly adjusting schedule based on the actual work flow to run as tight of a schedule possible and complete work on time
  • Reviewed productivity regularly and provided additional training for staff that needed help meeting the productivity goals
  • Provided coaching to staff, while meeting the union contract rules
  • Experience in ordering, freight throwing, file maintenance, auditing, cashiering and training staff in all areas.

Education

Certificate in Public Accounting Courses in Accounting - Accounting

South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA
06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Accounting/Business

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Management

South Puget Sound Community College Olympia
Olympia, WA
06.2015

No Degree - Medical Billing

Pierce College Puyallup
Puyallup, WA
06.2001

Skills

  • Accounting Procedures Validation
  • Business Operations and Forecasting
  • Journal Entries
  • MS Office Suite
  • Sage 50 Accounting Software
  • GAAP Accounting Practices
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Superior Attention to Detail
  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Accounts Payable, Receivable
  • Inventory Property
  • Database Maintenance
  • Interviewing and Counseling
  • Accruals and Provisions
  • Cash Analysis
  • Account Reconciliation Processes
  • Payroll Management
  • Staff Oversight and Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Reduced accounts receivable days to 28.
  • Balanced many unreconciled bank accounts, some up to $100,000.
  • Collaborated with team of 30 in the development of cash flow management.
  • Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation which resulted in more effective and timely completion of cash flow management.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Office Manager

BrightStar Care
05.2022 - 01.2023

Staff Accountant-Non-profit

Capital Medical Center, Multicare Health System
08.2020 - 03.2022

Staff Accountant-Non Profit

Grays Harbor Community Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2020

Accounting Specialist II- Non Profit

MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL
06.2015 - 08.2018

Vendor Services

Acosta
09.2013 - 01.2015

Unit Secretary-Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Nu West Medical Temporary Agency
11.2011 - 10.2013

Medical Billing Specialist- Accounting

Stafford Healthcare-Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2010 - 07.2011

Office Manager/ Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist

Regency Pacific, Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2008 - 06.2010

Owner/Operator

Soltura In Home Daycare
07.2004 - 07.2008

Operations Manager/Food Assistant Manager III

Fred Meyers
02.1988 - 03.1998

Certificate in Public Accounting Courses in Accounting - Accounting

South Puget Sound Community College

Bachelor of Science - Accounting/Business

Western Governors University

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Management

South Puget Sound Community College Olympia

No Degree - Medical Billing

Pierce College Puyallup

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