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Karen Perro

@karenperro

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Staff Accountant skilled in full-cycle AP/AR and grant/contract invoicing.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an accounting role where I can own full-cycle AP/AR, manage grant/contract invoicing, reconcile accounts, support strong internal controls, and help with audit readiness through accurate documentation and responsive communication.

I’m a Staff Accountant with extensive experience managing full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable in nonprofit and client-service environments. I handle invoice review and approval verification, PO matching, general ledger coding, weekly vendor payments, and bank file uploads for fraud protection, while also administering customer invoicing, payment tracking, grant/contract billing, and donor contribution tracking.

I’m known for accuracy, responsive communication, and strong internal controls. I research and resolve invoice, collection, and payment discrepancies, reconcile RAMP corporate credit card activity, prepare annual 1099 filings, and support year-end audit requests by gathering documentation and coordinating with auditors, backed by prior QuickBooks-based accounting and reconciliation work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Staff Accountant

Current

Coriell Institute for Medical Research

May 2012 - Present (14 years 2 months)

Manage full-cycle accounts payable and administer accounts receivable, including customer invoicing, grant/contract billing, donor contribution tracking, and internal reporting. Reconcile discrepancies, reconcile RAMP corporate credit card activity, prepare 1099 filings, and support year-end audits.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Invoice Processing Invoicing Discrepancies Payment Tracking Reconciliations 1099 Audit Support Internal Controls Quickbooks Ramp

Current

Bartender

Current

D & D Restaurant

Mar 2003 - Present (23 years 4 months)

Process cash and credit transactions accurately, reconcile accounts throughout shifts, and finalize transactions at closing. Monitor inventory controls, train new employees, and use ALOHA POS.

Cash Handling Shift Reconciliation Employee Training Guest Service ALOHA POS Aloha POS

Staff Accountant

Consolidated Financial Management Services

Jan 2011 - May 2012 (1 year 4 months)

Perform monthly bank, merchant, and investment reconciliations for client accounts and prepare, enter, and post monthly adjusting journal entries. Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts and support financial/statistical reporting and special projects using QuickBooks.

Bank Reconciliation Financial Reporting Analysis Quickbooks