Sharon Ueland
Portland,OR
Summary
Dynamic AP Specialist with a proven track record at Waxman Associates, excelling in accounts payable processing and vendor management.
I am skilled in Yardi Voyager and Great Plains accounting software. I consistently resolved billing disputes and enhanced financial accuracy, contributing to a streamlined invoicing process. My proactive communication fosters strong vendor relationships and ensures timely payments. I have a significant background in accounts payable over a several-year career. I'm Proficient in tracking expenses, preparing reports and maintaining records. Collaborative team player and self-motivated employee well-versed in gaap.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
AP Specialist
Waxman Associates
Chesterfield, MO
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted with special projects as needed from time to time by senior management
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from vendors
- Communicated with vendors to resolve past-due balances or billing disputes professionally and efficiently
- Processed biweekly payable check runs
Staff Accountant
Frontier Senior Living
Dallas, TX
05.2015 - 06.2024
- Entered and posted accounts payable batches and verified all coding per the chart of accounts
- Processed weekly accounts payable checks
- Assessed and resolved discrepancies in account balances
- Audited expense reports and invoices submitted by the office managers, using Great Plains software to verify report accuracy
- Reached out to vendors to discuss and correct billing issues
- Followed detailed end-of-the month accounting procedures to verify the proper balancing of all accounts and readiness for the new month
- Processed weekly cash analysis and month-end accruals
- Reconciled monthly bank statements
- Reviewed aging census, revenue reports, and reconciled general ledgers
Receptionist/Accounts Payable Clerk
Pacific Crest Securities
Portland, OR
06.1999 - 05.2015
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records
- Tracked incomes and expenses for business using Great Plains accounting software
- Paid vendors, verified accounts, and payment totals
- Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately processing invoices and journal entries
- Directed and managed incoming calls
- Processed monthly reconciliation of the firm's AMEX card
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Scandinavian Studies
University of Oregon
Eugene01.1986
Associate of Arts - English and Sociology
Cascade Community College
Portland01.1982
Skills
- Accounts payable processing
- Invoice reconciliation and processing
- Expense auditing
- Vendor and relationship management
- Bank reconciliation
- Payment processing
- Expense reporting
- Month-end closing
- Payroll processing
- Budget monitoring
Timeline
AP Specialist
Waxman Associates
08.2024 - 04.2025
Staff Accountant
Frontier Senior Living
05.2015 - 06.2024
Receptionist/Accounts Payable Clerk
Pacific Crest Securities
06.1999 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Scandinavian Studies
University of Oregon
Associate of Arts - English and Sociology
Cascade Community College
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