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Sheila Silden

Summerville

Summary

Seasoned Accounts Payable Specialist in construction for the last 20 years. Proven manager of full cycle AP. Excellent time management with the urgency to successfully meet multiple deadlines. Self-motivated problem-solver open to guidance and direction. Productive, positive professional who delivers great customer service. Decisive communicator with the big-picture and proven planning abilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Hunter Quinn Homes, LLC
10.2022 - Current

I successfully execute full cycle Accounts Payable for all projects and all overhead costs as the only AP Accountant on staff for this regional residential construction company. I monitor and maintain subcontractor documents including COI's, W-9's, Subcontract Agreements and Lien Waivers; distribution of all received invoices and Pay Apps for payment approval; data entry of approved payments and uploading of Purchase Orders for payment selections in SAGE; submission of checks for signatures and distribution to all subs, vendors, and utility companies weekly. Resolution of disputes and troubled invoices as well as internal and external customer service.

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Toll Brothers, Inc.
04.2018 - 05.2022

The only Accounts Payable Coordinator on staff for this national residential construction company. Managed full cycle accounts payable for all projects and overhead costs. Requested invoice approvals, performed data entry, selected payments for bi-weekly check runs, and distributed checks to subs and vendors. Submitted P-card expenses monthly in Concur. Obtained COI's, Lien Waivers, W-9's and helped distribute 1099's.

Accounts Payable Coordinator

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)
06.2015 - 03.2018

One of four accounts payable clerks in an accounting department of 15 staff. I was the sole manager of employee travel and expense reimbursements - a full time job. I worked exclusively in Concur to process travel and expense reports, get approvals and select payments to distribute. I enjoyed providing great customer service to my co-workers. I also helped with some data entry of other payable invoices, some time collection for payroll, and some journal entries.

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Small Business Group, LLC
09.2008 - 02.2013

Only AP staff member for this small commercial construction company who executed government contracts. Managed full cycle accounts payable, getting approval of invoices, monitoring balances of Purchase Order Contracts, assisting with cost analysis reports, doing data entry and payment selection, and performing biweekly check runs. Maintained hard copy filing for all paid invoices, helped manage licensing and permits for a fleet of 20 trucks including semi's and trailers. Assisted with accounts receivable on the government website. Worked closely with project managers regarding payments to subcontractors.

Accounts Payable Clerk

John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods
09.2004 - 01.2008

One of two Accounts Payable Clerks in an entry level position for this high-volume regional residential construction company. Received and reviewed purchase orders and invoices for accuracy, distributed them for approval and performed data entry. Assisted with bi-weekly check runs, and followed up with outstanding payments on vendor statements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Charleston Southern University
North Charleston, SC
08-1998

Skills

  • Proficiency in SAGE, Concur, and ERP - Homefront among others
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Invoice processing
  • Check and Electronic payments
  • Financial research
  • Problem resolution
  • Proactive and Self-motivated
  • GAAP principles

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Hunter Quinn Homes, LLC
10.2022 - Current

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Toll Brothers, Inc.
04.2018 - 05.2022

Accounts Payable Coordinator

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)
06.2015 - 03.2018

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Small Business Group, LLC
09.2008 - 02.2013

Accounts Payable Clerk

John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods
09.2004 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Charleston Southern University
Sheila Silden