Cheryl Wood-Christensen
Gardnerville,NV
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable/Cash Applications Specialist
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Honolulu , HI
2022.07 - Current
- Reviewed and verified invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Processed vendor invoices in a timely manner.
- Reconciled discrepancies between vendor statements and internal accounts payable reports.
- Performed data entry into accounting system to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
- Responded promptly to internal customer inquiries about payment status and account balances.
- Verified that all necessary approvals were obtained prior to processing payments.
- Assisted financial professionals with managing general ledgers and account statements.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately processing invoices and journal entries.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
Payroll Specialist
Robert Half
Kaneohe , HI
2022.04 - 2023.06
- Created and maintained employee records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and tax withholding forms.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Researched discrepancies in payroll data and provided corrective action when needed.
- Performed manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments or special payments as required.
- Provided timely customer service support to employees regarding questions about their paychecks or other payroll issues.
- Coordinated with Human Resources staff on employee leaves of absence or termination paperwork.
- Reviewed timecards at month end to ensure accuracy before approving payment.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
- Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Collaborated with employees and supervisors to immediately resolve discrepancies in timesheets.
- Supported payrolls, driving timely and accurate payment of employee wages.
- Worked closely with human resources (HR) to safeguard confidential employee data.
Data Entry Clerk
ISA
Kapaa , Hawaii
2020.07 - 2021.12
- Utilized specialized software applications related to the job role.
- Organized files according to established procedures for easy retrieval later on.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information entered into the system.
- Reviewed existing information for accuracy and made necessary corrections.
- Performed data entry from paper documents, emails, and other sources into computer systems.
- Operated various office equipment such as scanners, printers. when required.
- Compiled reports based on gathered information.
- Updated existing records with new or revised information as needed.
- Verified accuracy and completeness of data entry into the database system.
- Scanned and stored files and records electronically to reduce paper files and secure data.
- Followed up on pending tasks until completion.
Office Coordinator
Norman's Overhead Doors
Kapaa , HI
2019.02 - 2020.07
- Created and maintained filing systems, both paper and electronic.
- Coordinated office operations and procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Answered incoming telephone calls, determined purpose of callers, and forwarded calls to appropriate personnel or department.
- Scheduled appointments for staff members using Outlook calendar system.
- Developed productive working relationships with customers through courteous service via phone or email correspondence.
- Assisted with special projects as requested from time-to-time by management team.
- Reviewed documents for accuracy before submission to external parties such as clients or vendors.
- Followed up with customer inquiries via phone or email promptly.
- Supported internal team members with technical knowledge, operational support and exemplary customer service.
Accounting Associate
Walmart
Gardnerville , NV
2013.02 - 2018.08
- Prepared financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.
- Reviewed and verified the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts such as cash, accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities.
- Performed monthly account reconciliations for multiple client entities including bank reconciliations.
- Conducted internal audits on operational processes to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Monitored daily cash flow activities while ensuring adequate funds were available in operating accounts at all times.
- Prepared monthly closing entries to generate accurate financial reports for management review.
- Participated in system implementations and upgrades related to accounting functions and reporting requirements.
- Collaborated with external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audit processes.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues across departments to resolve any discrepancies or errors identified in the course of performing duties.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation.
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
- Performed manual deposits and expedited cash receipt entry processes.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Accessed financial information to answer questions and gather details about specific accounts.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
American Public University System
Charles Town, WVSkills
- Proficient in PeopleSoft
- Discrepancy Research
- Data Entry
- Financial research
- Account Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Financial Documentation
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Invoice Processing
Timeline
Accounts Payable/Cash Applications Specialist
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
2022.07 - Current
Payroll Specialist
Robert Half
2022.04 - 2023.06
Data Entry Clerk
ISA
2020.07 - 2021.12
Office Coordinator
Norman's Overhead Doors
2019.02 - 2020.07
Accounting Associate
Walmart
2013.02 - 2018.08
Associate of Science - Accounting
American Public University System
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