Sharde Salters
Rochester,NY
Summary
Highly detail-oriented Accounts Receivable and Accounting Specialist with hands-on experience in high-volume reconciliations, invoicing, deduction resolution, and dropship retail operations. Skilled in managing AR processes across wholesale accounts and customer portals for major retailers, including payment tracking, unapplied cash cleanup, and dispute resolution. Strong background in ERP platforms, audit-ready documentation, and variance research to support clean AR aging, and month-end close. Adept at collaborating with logistics, operations, and finance teams to strengthen processes and improve cash flow performance. Advanced Excel user with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset, and a commitment to compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
AP/AR Analyst
BaubleBar
New York, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Manage dropship AR processes through CommerceHub on Rithum and NetSuite, including invoice creation, payment tracking, and reconciliation for major retail partners.
- Review and process invoices for high-volume dropship orders, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with retailer requirements.
- Work directly with customer portals for Nordstrom, Target, and Neiman Marcus to monitor payments, resolve discrepancies, and track order status.
- Research and resolve retailer deductions and payment variances, coordinating with internal teams to prevent repeat issues.
- Perform reconciliations of dropship accounts to maintain clean AR aging, reduce unapplied cash, and support month-end reporting.
- Collaborate with logistics, operations, and finance teams to improve billing workflows and strengthen AR accuracy across wholesale and dropship channels.
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Kasa Living,Inc
San Francisco, CA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed end-to-end AR functions for high-volume vendor and partner accounts, including invoicing, payment tracking, dispute resolution, and reconciliation.
- Processed and reviewed invoices through NetSuite and internal ERP workflows, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Researched and resolved payment discrepancies and deductions by coordinating with vendors, operations, and finance teams to prevent recurring issues.
- Performed account reconciliations to maintain accurate aging reports and reduce unapplied cash balances.
- Monitored payment status and followed up with partners to improve cash flow and support month-end close activities.
- Assisted with AR documentation, audit support, and account cleanup to meet compliance and reporting standards.
Staff Accountant (Accounts Receivable /Senior Accounts Payable Accountant
US Ceiling Corp
Rochester, NY
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed full-cycle AR and AP functions in a construction accounting environment using Foundation and QuickBooks, including invoicing, billing, payment application, and vendor management.
- Processed payroll for field staff, subcontractors, and union employees, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll reporting, and job-cost allocations.
- Generated and reviewed invoices tied to construction projects and contracts, and tracked retainage, payment status, and outstanding receivables.
- Coordinated AIA billing, lien waivers, and subcontractor documentation to support compliance and payment release.
- Researched and resolved discrepancies and deductions by working with customers, vendors, and project managers to prevent recurring issues and maintain accurate ledgers.
- Performed account reconciliations and supported month-end close by maintaining clean aging reports, job-cost entries, and general ledger accuracy.
- Utilized Excel for payment tracking, variance analysis, financial reporting, and reconciliation of multi-project accounts.
Accounting Assistant (Accounts Receivable)
The Community Place
Rochester, NY
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed AR and AP functions using Fund EZ and Excel, including invoicing, vendor payments, cash application, and daily transaction tracking.
- Processed and reconciled cash, ACH, wire, and check payments while maintaining accurate ledger entries and supporting month-end close.
- Researched and resolved unapplied cash, payment discrepancies, and outstanding balances by collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
- Assisted with bank reconciliations, journal entries, vendor onboarding, and documentation to support compliance and audit readiness.
- Supported financial reporting and account maintenance by organizing AR/AP records and improving accuracy across Fund EZ and Excel workflows.
Paychex Agency Specialist II (Temp)
Paychex
Rochester, NY
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed financial transactions and agency payments related to payroll tax deductions, ensuring accurate processing and timely remittance to government entities.
- Researched and resolved payment discrepancies, account variances, and client billing issues by coordinating with internal departments and external agencies.
- Processed adjustments, monitored account statuses, and maintained accurate financial records to support compliance and audit requirements.
- Utilized Excel and internal payroll systems to track remittances, reconcile accounts, and verify balances across multiple jurisdictions.
- Provided client support regarding tax filings, deductions, and agency resolutions while maintaining detailed documentation for reporting and follow-up.
Finance Intern
Volunteers of America
Rochester, NY
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Assisted with accounts receivable and accounts payable processing using Microsoft Dynamics and QuickBooks, including invoice entry, payment tracking, and reconciliation of program accounts.
- Supported cash handling and client billing activities by recording payments, processing vouchers, and updating financial records for grant-funded programs.
- Helped manage grants, funding allocations, and voucher disbursements by verifying documentation, coding expenses, and maintaining compliance with nonprofit funding requirements.
- Contributed to month-end close by organizing financial documentation, preparing journal entry support, and reviewing ledger entries for accuracy.
- Utilized Excel and accounting software to update reports, reconcile balances, and track transactions across multiple departments and funding sources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NY05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY06.2014
TECHNICAL SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE
- NetSuite • CommerceHub (Rithum) • Fund EZ • Microsoft Dynamics • QuickBooks • Foundation (Construction ERP) • Salesforce • Retailer Portals (Target, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus) • Shopify • ADP • Payroll Systems • Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, Nested Formulas) • Microsoft Office Suite • EDI / Invoicing Platforms • Middleware / ERP Integration Tools
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE SKILLS
- Accounts Receivable (Wholesale & Dropship) • Accounts Payable • Payroll Processing (Union, Subcontractor, Prevailing Wage) • Cash Handling & Application • Customer Portal Reconciliation • Deduction Research & Dispute Resolution • AR Aging & Unapplied Cash Cleanup • Bank & Account Reconciliations • Journal Entries & GL Posting • Month-End Close Support • ERP Data Entry & Reporting • Construction Accounting • Grant & Voucher Processing • Vendor & Client Billing • Audit-Ready Documentation • Payment Tracking & Variance Resolution
Timeline
AP/AR Analyst
BaubleBar
03.2025 - Current
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Kasa Living,Inc
02.2023 - 06.2023
Staff Accountant (Accounts Receivable /Senior Accounts Payable Accountant
US Ceiling Corp
07.2021 - 10.2022
Accounting Assistant (Accounts Receivable)
The Community Place
03.2021 - 07.2021
Paychex Agency Specialist II (Temp)
Paychex
12.2020 - 03.2021
Finance Intern
Volunteers of America
06.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
SUNY College At Brockport
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Monroe Community College