Karen Cahill
Karen Cahill

Accounting Professional

Actively looking · Member since 4 Sep 2025
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About

Professional summary

I am a proactive accounting professional with extensive experience in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer service, and payroll. Over the years, I have strengthened accounting reports by providing accurate paperwork and detailed reporting documents. My expertise includes managing payment processes, resolving discrepancies, and improving process efficiencies.

I have worked in various roles such as Payment Specialist, Staff Accountant, and HR/Payroll Accountant, where I applied payments accurately, researched and corrected payment issues, and collaborated with management to improve cash application processes. I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytically minded, which allows me to manage complex accounting tasks effectively.

My experience includes managing payroll for over 80 employees, processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, and maintaining vendor relationships. I am proficient in multiple accounting software platforms including QuickBooks, Oracle, SAP, Epicor, and Verian. I have also supported credit and collections functions and handled customer service issues related to payments and billing.

I am skilled in preparing financial reports, managing accounts receivable and payable, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and legal regulations such as ADA, EEO, FMLA, FLSA, and OSHA. I have a strong background in payroll administration, garnishments, benefit administration, and employee counseling.

I am committed to continuous improvement and process optimization, advising management on necessary actions to enhance performance. I am a team-oriented professional who collaborates effectively across departments to promote best practices and resolve issues promptly. I am confident that my skills and experience make me a valuable asset to any accounting or finance team.

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13 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Payment Specialist American Tire Distributors

Applied payments accurately to customer accounts, researched and corrected payment misapplication issues, processed unapplied payments in Oracle, communicated discrepancies to management, researched and reconciled cash application issues, advised management on process improvements, collaborated across functions, resolved payment problems, and used Snow Tickets system for discrepancies.

Accounting Robert Half/ Accountemps

Discovered and resolved discrepancies, initiated collections for past due accounts, processed online transfers and payments, reported past due invoices, updated banking information, managed payroll for 80 employees, reconciled invoices, prepared payment reports, monitored vendor agreements, processed invoices and credit memos, supported credit and collections, maintained collection notes, and completed vendor forms.

Staff Accountant Magic One Auto

Resolved discrepancies, initiated collections, processed customer payments, acknowledged and resolved customer issues, balanced monthly reports, led accounts receivable team, executed billing tasks, and supervised 3 clerks.

Accounts Receivable/inventory Specialist Staffmark Employment Agency

Assigned vendor accounts, implemented invoice approval process, initiated collections, maintained ledgers, managed billing, prepared reports, negotiated payment terms, processed transfers and payments, supported sales department, recorded payments, reported past due invoices, and resolved payment problems.

Accounts Payable Specialist II Extended Stay America

Processed corporate and purchase order invoices, worked with vendors on discrepancies, prepared data for upload, reconciled vendor statements, collaborated with departments and corporate heads, completed projects, and served as credit worthiness backup.

Accounts Receivable Specialist Schleich

Posted checks and credit cards, prepared deposits for US and Canada, contacted customers on late payments, resolved shortages and damaged products, worked with sales staff on delinquent accounts, managed credit/debit notes, approved credit limits, released orders on hold, and handled credit references.

HR/Payroll Accountant Davidson Media Group, LLC

Managed ADP and Paychex payroll for 100+ employees, handled garnishments, time keeping, attendance, payroll, commissions, calculated paid time off, administered benefits, reconciled payroll accounts, performed journal entries, provided employee counseling, managed HR policies and procedures, ensured compliance with ADA, EEO, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, handled legal issues, and posted general ledger entries.

Education

Learning history

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Accounting

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