Sherri Bookwalter
Romney
Summary
Highly motivated professional seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my acquired skills and develop professionally. Always looking for ways to go beyond the scope of the job to help the Company meet its objectives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Valley Health Systems
02.2010 - Current
- Responsible for invoice processing to include verifying invoice accuracy and maintaining tracking system for invoices waiting approval
- Process check runs and electric fund transfers
- Research purchase orders received but not invoiced
- Assist with monthly and year-end closures
- Process employee reimbursements
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Train new employees
- Responsible for doing and filing the monthly sales tax.
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable/ Payroll Supervisor
Vettro Corp.
07.2006 - 12.2008
- Act as main point of contact to internal & external contacts & customers for all AP, AR and Payroll related issues
- Perform daily A/P and A/R related job functions inclusive of but not limited to maintaining vendor contacts database, properly code and input invoices daily; determine and process vendor payments, apply all payments received to the associated invoices and customers in MS Dynamics (formerly Great Plains)
- Perform bank statement reconciliations, prepare journal entries and reconcile Company's prepaid accounts and employee advance accounts to assist with month end closings
- Contact customers as needed regarding collection of past due invoices and address any inaccuracies to proper person(s)
- Process annual 1099/1098 tax filings & gather all information for VAT returns (UK)
- Worked closely with Controller to assist with the annual closings including audit preparation, gathering corporate financial data for investors and other daily and special tasks as needed such as 401K reporting
- Managed unemployment audits for company
- Gather electronic timesheet data through Openair application to process all payroll information utilizing ADP system
- Compile and process payroll data such as vacation and benefit deductions
- Contact appropriate personnel for missing or inaccurate data related to payroll, timesheets, expense reports, etc
- Support HR Benefits Manager with routine company and personnel matters - open enrollment, health benefits, 401(k), leave of absence, disability and life insurance
- Respond to confidential employee inquiries and resolve employee complaints and issues while maintaining the privacy of those involved
- Stand in to assist with HR & office management related functions in the absence of Office Manager
- Maintain privileged and highly confidential information (internally and externally) involving strategic planning, financials, personnel, organizational structure and related areas
- Take on special projects as assigned, as example of participated in office moves for both the VA and NY offices.
Pre-Closing Processor
Freedom Settlement Group
02.2005 - 07.2006
- Worked closely with real estate agents, clients and lenders to determine status of borrower's loan application
- Created clients' case files in the Company's database system
- Researched information pertaining to taxes and homeowner association fees acting as a liaison between clients and mortgage companies/brokers
- Ordered land surveys and obtained homeowner documentation & title work of property in consideration
- Scheduled property settlements & requested order for property payoff information
- Responsible for other administrative tasks such as creating office correspondence, filing, faxing, answering a multi-line phone and other duties as assigned.
Finance Coordinator
AAFCS
09.1999 - 10.2003
- Worked closely with Director of Finance to assist with the annual closings including audit preparation, gathering corporate financial data for investors
- Performed job functions related to all aspects of Accounts Payable including but not limited to maintaining vendor contacts database, properly coding and inputting invoices daily; determining and processing vendor payments in MS Dynamics (formerly Great Plains)
- Balanced the daily books & handled monthly bank reconciliations
- Process annual 1099/1098 tax filings
- Maintained personnel, account payables & contract files ensuring all files were complete and current
- Processed payroll using ADP system and reviewed and properly coded department invoices, vouchers and expense reports, verifying all were inputted and processed in a timely manner; contacted appropriate personnel for missing or inaccurate data
- Interface effectively with customers, company executives, administrative staff, etc
- While successfully managed customer complaints, inquires and concerns
- Perform certain administrative functions; answered telephones while directing calls to appropriate individuals, distributed mail and faxes.
Accounts Payable Specialist
National Linen
03.1997 - 09.1999
- Properly coded and organized invoices with corresponding purchase orders
- Obtained the proper signature approvals for all invoices prior to issuing payment
- Assisted in stock inventory audits on a quarterly basis
- Provided direct support to the president and office manager by organizing flight arrangements and accommodations
- Maintained calendar of President and Office Manager; scheduled meetings, conference rooms logistics and other amenities; Prepared office correspondence
- Answered a multi-line phone system
- Was back up for the Payroll Specialist.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2025
Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Lawson
- Adobe Photoshop, Reader, Writer
Employment Skills
- 18 years accounting experience in a corporate environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere where environment is constantly changing. Positive attitude exhibiting high energy, flexibility and team player attitude
- Proactive in working with managers to anticipate needs and prioritize commitments
- Self-starter, capable of working on multiple projects with deadlines without supervision. Highly organized with excellent time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Strong attention to detail with a high degree of professionalism
- Maintain excellent customer relations and develop customer rapport when needed
- Delegate responsibilities to employees to meet company's expectations
- Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material
Languages
English
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Valley Health Systems
02.2010 - Current
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable/ Payroll Supervisor
Vettro Corp.
07.2006 - 12.2008
Pre-Closing Processor
Freedom Settlement Group
02.2005 - 07.2006
Finance Coordinator
AAFCS
09.1999 - 10.2003
Accounts Payable Specialist
National Linen
03.1997 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University
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