Sharon McIntosh
Accounts Payable Technician III
Menifee,CA
Summary
Finance professional with extensive experience in Accounts Payable, hospitality compliance, and financial operations within a higher education environment. Proven ability to interpret and apply complex CSU, state, and federal policies while supporting campus-wide financial activities. Recognized for providing subject matter expertise, training, and process improvements that strengthen compliance and operational efficiency. Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams, resolving complex financial issues, and supporting cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitality Coordinator/ Accounts Payable Tech III
Calif State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Lead the review and approval of hospitality expenses, ensuring compliance with CSU policy, university guidelines, and regulatory requirements
- Serve as a subject matter expert for hospitality and accounts payable policies, advising faculty, staff, and departments across campus
- Provide training and guidance to campus stakeholders on financial procedures, allowable expenses, and compliance standards
- Analyze and resolve complex financial and policy-related issues, ensuring accuracy and adherence to institutional guidelines
- Support accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, expense review, and financial documentation
- Collaborate with departments to improve business processes, streamline workflows, and ensure consistent application of financial policies
- Assist with audit support, reporting, and compliance documentation, ensuring readiness for internal and external reviews
- Deliver high-level customer service, addressing sensitive or complex inquiries with professionalism and accuracy
Accounting Technician II
Cal State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Evaluate and authorized hospitality justification forms to ensure compliance with CSU and CSUSM organizational standards.
- Manage weekly invoice processing for timely payments for letters A-E.
- Assess and confirmed accuracy of supplier set-up information to maintain operational efficiency.
- Month-End closing for withholding entries.
- B-Notice and Levy notice correspondence with Federal and State Agencies related to discrepancies in reportable tax information.
- 1099 Processing and Reporting
- Construction Project Payments
- Emergency and Legal Payments
Accounting Lead
Fresh Origins
San Marcos, CA
12.2009 - 10.2021
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoicing, payments, and reconciliations
- Resolved discrepancies and ensured accuracy of financial records
- Maintained vendor relationships and addressed payment inquiries
- Assisted with month-end closing and financial reporting
- Strengthened internal controls and supported audit processes
- Managed 1099 processing and year end tax reporting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CASkills
- Financial Systems: Concur, PeopleSoft, or applicable CSU systems
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint Outlook)
- Data Analysis & Reporting Tools
- Strong organization
- Exceptional communication
- Training expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
Timeline
Hospitality Coordinator/ Accounts Payable Tech III
Calif State University San Marcos
03.2025 - Current
Accounting Technician II
Cal State University San Marcos
10.2021 - Current
Accounting Lead
Fresh Origins
12.2009 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
University of California, Santa Barbara