Paula Cansler
Accounts Payable Professional
Roanoke,VA
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Summary
Experienced with managing accounts payable functions, including invoice verification and vendor payments. Utilizes advanced accounting software to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Strong understanding of financial compliance and internal controls.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Kissito Healthcare
12.2023 - Current
- Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable for 8 healthcare facilities
- Perform 2-way matching, invoice coding, and approval workflow management
- Administer weekly multi-entity check runs and ACH/EFT payments
- Maintain vendor master records, including W-9 documentation and 1099 support
- Reconcile A/P and GL accounts to support month-end close
- Review employee expense reimbursements, manual payroll checks, and resident refunds
- Train and onboard Business Office Managers on A/P procedures and P2P workflows
Accounts Payable Specialist
Richfield Living
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed full-cycle Accounts Payable using Microsoft Dynamics GP and eRequester
- Performed 3-way matching and corrected system and workflow discrepancies
- Processed resident refunds and employee expense reimbursements
- Reconciled vendor accounts and corporate credit cards
- Maintained vendor master data, W-9 documentation, and 1099 reporting support
Accounts Payable Specialist
Harmony Senior Services
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Oversaw full-cycle Accounts Payable for 10 facilities, processing 500+ invoices weekly using Yardi
- Performed 2-way matching within Yardi P2P and resolved discrepancies
- Administered weekly check runs
- Reconciled vendor statements and corporate credit cards
- Supported accruals and month-end close
- Maintained vendor master records, W-9s, and 1099 compliance
- Trained Business Office Managers on Yardi P2P processes
Accounts Payable Specialist
Richfield Living
10.2004 - 10.2018
- Managed full-cycle Accounts Payable using Microsoft Dynamics GP and eRequester
- Executed 3-way matching and corrected data entry and workflow issues
- Trained staff on procurement system usage and compliance
- Processed resident refunds and employee expense reimbursements
- Reconciled vendor and credit card accounts
- Maintained vendor master files, W-9s, and 1099 reporting
Accounts Payable Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Clerk
St. Joseph's Medical Center
08.1988 - 10.2000
- Led full-cycle Accounts Payable in a hospital/nonprofit healthcare environment
- Supervised 4–5 A/P staff and processed high-volume invoices using SMS
- Ensured 3-way matching and audit control
- Supported month-end close, accruals, A/P aging, and trial balances
- Negotiated vendor terms from Net 60 to Net 90
- Prepared manual checks, managed contracts, and completed annual 1099s
Education
No Degree - Accounting Coursework
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
06-1985
Skills
Full-Cycle Accounts Payable
High-Volume Invoice Processing
Detail Orientated
2-Way and 3-Way Matching
Vendor Master Management
W-9 and 1099 Compliance
ACH and EFT Payments
Multi-Entity Check Runs
Month-End Close and Accruals
GL and A/P Reconciliations
Expense Reimbursements
Resident Refunds
Internal Controls
Audit Support
Staff Training
Yardi (P2P)
PointClickCare
DSSI (Procurement Management & AP Automation)
Mas90 (Sage)
Microsoft Dynamics GP (ERP System)
eRequester (Procurement System)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Accounts Payable Coordinator - Kissito Healthcare
12.2023 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist - Richfield Living
02.2023 - 09.2023
Accounts Payable Specialist - Harmony Senior Services
11.2019 - 01.2023
Accounts Payable Specialist - Richfield Living
10.2004 - 10.2018
American National University - No Degree, Accounting Coursework
05.2001 -
Accounts Payable Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Clerk - St. Joseph's Medical Center
08.1988 - 10.2000
Yonkers High School - High School Diploma,