Hi, I’m
Veronica Wilkerson
Boston,MA
Summary
To obtain an accounting, billing, or clerical position where I can utilize my skills and experience. General background in A/R and billing with 5+ years of A/P (GAAP). Effective team player with vast communications and office skills. Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Management Resources
Accounts Payable Specialist
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Review and process invoices, as well as expense reports for accuracy and compliance with company policies in RealPage and/or Sage (Intact) systems.
- Cut checks for all vendor invoices the 3rd week of each month for assigned properties. As well, one off checks cut for invoices, security deposit refunds and straggling utility reimbursements.
- Beginning of each month, cut checks for tenant utility reimbursements.
- Manage vendor relationships by resolving payment discrepancies, answering inquiries, and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Daily download and import of utility bills/invoices for all properties.
- Void and re-issue checks where necessary, including reversing or deleting transactions.
- Research transactions and provide files by assigned property for annual audits.
- Set up and maintain vendor profiles. Approve new vendors, making sure they have submitted their W9, and COI where necessary.
CBRE
Accounting Clerk A/P, A/R
02.2019 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Process approved invoices for payment, sending to Maple. Account code vouchers (invoices) in the PeopleSoft system. Review and approve expense reports in PeopleSoft. Approve requisitions in the Coupa system, initiate wire and check request, with backup documentation (excel format & convert to pdf) for approval and processing.
- Participate in the vendor setup process by phone and/or email. Attend, and at times, set up zoom/in person meetings to discuss A/P processes and/or changes. Assist vendors with inquiries or problems and resolve in a timely manner. Electronically file all invoices.
Mt. Auburn Hospital
Accounts Payable Representative
02.2017 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Sort daily mail. Review invoices with 3-way match and enter (roughly 300 weekly) invoices for payment using Meditech. Consult with buyers on pricing variances. Reconcile A/P discrepancies. Create payment schedules, Vendor inquiries via phone and email. Prepare invoices for and process partial check run each week. Apply credits where applicable. Monitor vendor statements for account accuracy. Filing and some research.
- BILH-Mount
Perkins School for the Blind
Billing Specialist (A/P)
06.2016 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Monthly invoicing with travel expenses (50-60 vendor invoices) in batches while meeting strict deadlines. Match vendor invoices with backups from CRM. Report any variances and reasons for edit(s) to the Business Manager. Reconciliation with system report and pivot tables. Review vendor contracts/amendments. Create, update, and maintain vendor/client records, including assigning vendor ID’s, in CRM and on company network. Correspond with clients and vendors (via email and phone) concerning inquiries, requests, and resolutions of discrepancies. Review clients records for daily service approvals. Weekly review of requisitions/requests to process purchase orders. Train new vendors on system use and proper invoice submission. Month end clean-up (close). Monthly updates on equipment backlog using vlookups. Special projects and clerical duties as assigned.
Tekscan
Senior Billing Associate (A/R, Billing)
06.2008 - 06.2016
Job overview
- In CRM and ERP, weekly invoicing of about 200-400 domestic and international invoices while meeting revenue recognition/quotas. Post cash (Sage) and provided daily reports. Review of 100-200 domestic and international purchase orders on a weekly basis. Processed credit memos where necessary. Monitored support contracts as well as monthly billing/invoicing/statements. Third Party and Special Billing, including invoice edits, some with currency conversion. Daily credit card processing as well as reporting. Order intake via phone along with order confirmation and order entry within 48hrs unless order was to be expedited. Correspondence with customers concerning requests, inquiries and/or discrepancies. Processed international documents for shipments (i.e. NAFTA, KORUS, SLI, ATR). Familiar with basic export compliance. New customer screenings through online government database (Kewill). Assisted with updating and creating training manuals for ERP system (Epicor) and credit card processing. Supervised small Billing Dept. of 2 teammates. Managed online store and posted completed orders. Extensive verbal and written communications with upper/middle management, sales/marketing, production teams and other employees. Handled monthly and quarterly order of supplies for the Billing Dept. Special projects and clerical duties as assigned.
Arrow Transportation
Reservationist/Account Executive (With A/R, Billing)
11.2004 - 06.2008
Job overview
- Monitored and managed assigned client accounts. Scheduled same day and future black car service & small parcel delivery for corporate/personal clients. Created driver routes for black car and limo services daily and distributed to drivers each night. Some billing and clerical duties as assigned, including assistance with 1099-Misc. filings.
- Straight
New Town Taxi & Coach/Best of Boston
Reservationist/Dispatcher/Operator (With A/R, billing)
03.2000 - 09.2004
Job overview
- Scheduled same day and future black car service & small parcel delivery for corporate/personal clients. Answered multi line phones for Brookline & Boston taxi divisions. Dispatched for the Brookline Taxi division. Created driver routes for black car and parcel services daily and distributed to drivers each night. Some billing and clerical duties as assigned
Education
Gibbs College-Boston
Business Management from Accounting
01.1998
University Overview
Accelerated program focusing on accounting, business ethics and marketing with medical terminology.
Jewish Vocational Services
Certificate from Computerized Accounting
01.1993
University Overview
Basics of accounting along with accounting software (Peach Tree) and medical Terminology.
Skills
- Payment processing
- Invoice processing
- Vendor relations
- Accounts payable auditing
- Expense tracking
- Statement reconciliation
- Purchase order management
- GAAP principles
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Housing Management Resources
08.2022 - Current
Accounting Clerk A/P, A/R
CBRE
02.2019 - 02.2022
Accounts Payable Representative
Mt. Auburn Hospital
02.2017 - 02.2019
Billing Specialist (A/P)
Perkins School for the Blind
06.2016 - 02.2017
Senior Billing Associate (A/R, Billing)
Tekscan
06.2008 - 06.2016
Reservationist/Account Executive (With A/R, Billing)
Arrow Transportation
11.2004 - 06.2008
Reservationist/Dispatcher/Operator (With A/R, billing)
New Town Taxi & Coach/Best of Boston
03.2000 - 09.2004
Jewish Vocational Services
Certificate from Computerized Accounting
Gibbs College-Boston
Business Management from Accounting
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