SABRENA R.

STEEN
3016 Zion Street, Aurora, Colorado 80011
(303) 587.8097
bre1256@msn.com

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST ~ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Sabrena has always exhibited dedication to her work and company by
performing her work with the utmost enthusiasm and consistently meeting
goals assignedâ⠬¦ She reduced the cycle time to perform her duties from
several days to less than one dayâ⠬¦ a person of extreme integrity to be
trusted in any circumstance.
Former Supervisor-Payment Operations ~ Sprint Nextel

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Accounts Receivable and Payable
- General Ledger Accounting
- Financial Reconciliations, Research, and Analysis
- Operational Streamlining
- Interpersonal Relations

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Demonstrated solid understanding of auditing principles and general
concepts. Highly experienced in applying and implementing internal controls
knowledge within the context of the business financial management system,
and adept at confirming data, assessing issues, and providing
recommendations to superiors to strengthen the internal control environment
to mitigate business financial risks. Results-oriented with focus on
delivering vital information and reports within approved and preset
timeframes. Proven management skills; render customer relationship-building
skills to constantly deliver dynamic results. Exhibit capacity in
communicating clearly and effectively with involved parties, fostering a
collaborative team environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PAYMENT SPECIALIST
Sprint (K-Force Temporary), Wireless Service ~ Englewood, CO 2006-2009
- Managed various aspects of payment processing and certification of
payment documentation, including examination and transfer of suspense check
payments received through lockbox, online payments, and ACH, as well as
final approval and authorization of payments
- Accounted for maintaining the filing system for all technical
documents required for approval and authorization of payments; expert in
operating various internal databases and web resources
- Administered and updated the billing system by posting via data
entry: manual payment application, returned payments, and checks and
credit card reoccurring payments
- Resolved issues such as receiving unidentified payment through
follow up outbound calls and strong organizational skills
- Directed the posting and tracking of returned items from TeleCheck,
posted returns to customer accounts in the billing system, and provided
monthly report to the financial team
ACCOUNTING CLERK
K-Force/Robert Half Accountemps/Rocky Mountain Temporary Accounting
Personnel/Financial Recruiting Partners ~ Denver, CO 2004-2006
- Performed multiple general accounting support tasks to efficiently
obtain financial data use in maintaining corporate accounting records,
which includes weekly commission invoices, weekly deposit of cash receipts
into operating account, and journal entries to record miscellaneous cash
receipts
- Processed net payments due to hotels, refunds due to customers, as
well as vendor payments from authorization through input into general
ledger including expense reports
- Reconciled monthly payable to Tourico, a wholesale travel provider
- Conducted follow-up, collection, and reporting activities according
to specific deadlines
- Evaluated and resolved various customer queries and conversed with
customers through email, phone, or mail
SENIOR BILLING ANALYST
First Data Corporation-Money Transfer and Credit Transactions Processor ~
Englewood, CO 2000-2004
- Managed the processing and posting of daily cash receipts,
including any research needed and credit and/or debit memos to customer
accounts
- Analyzed over 300 clients for Risk Management group on a monthly
basis to provide a detailed report to the management at month-end
- Reconciled about 25 accounts including journal entries as needed
- Monitored weekly funding of the corporate gift gram program,
including monthly reconciliation
- Oversaw billing for the Western Union money order machines for over
9,800 clients
- Administered month-end balancing and closing of the Oracle Accounts
Receivable module
- Provided support to clients (internal and external) having
questions regarding any corporate activities
Highlight:
~ Successfully managed billing for the ValueLink gift card program
during its infancy for such clients as Wal Mart, Toys R Us, Circuit City,
Dickâ⠬⠢s Sporting Goods, and Darden Restaurants totaling more than $1.5M per
month
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE COORDINATOR
CET Environmental Services, Inc. ~ Englewood, CO 1997-2000
- Directed and oversaw the preliminary and finalization of invoicing
for four regions utilizing time and material reports and input/posted
invoices for six regions that handled their own invoicing
- Trained and mentored billing clerks for regional offices
- Monitored cash received for assets sold, completion of project
billings,and job closures within system
- Administered all weekly reports with schedules and EOM
reconciliation of A/R to G/L reporting

EARLIER EXPERIENCE
ACCOUNTING CLERK
Robert Half Accountemps / Talent Tree Personnel ~ Denver, CO
1996-1997
CORPORATE / PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Maguire Thomas Partners-Construction Development and Property Management
~ Los Angeles, CA 1988-1995

EDUCATION
COURSEWORK IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, University of
Colorado ~ Boulder, CO

TECHNICAL ACUMEN
- Proficient in Windows Operating System, Microsoft Outlook, Deltek,
Ensemble (Oracle Based), Oracle, and QuickBooks
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word