Sherina Alexander
Raleigh
Summary
Experienced accounting professional with expertise in general ledger management and account reconciliation. Demonstrated success in enhancing cash flow and streamlining processes through advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities. Proven track record of delivering actionable insights and ensuring financial accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
First Choice Community Health Center
Lillington
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained general ledger entries through diligent record-keeping and account reconciliation.
- Reconciled bank statements and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Collaborated with external auditors during year-end audits, addressing inquiries and providing documentation.
- Utilized advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, for data analysis.
- Analyzed financial data to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management review.
- Investigated discrepancies between balances in general ledger and sub ledgers.
- Balanced payroll accounts by resolving discrepancies and recommending financial actions.
- Managed cash flow by monitoring accounts receivable collections and generating customer invoices.
Account Specialist
Neighborhealth Center
Raleigh
07.2021 - 07.2025
- Researched customer inquiries regarding overdue invoices and payments received.
- Managed collections process by contacting delinquent customers to establish payment arrangements.
- Monitored shared mailboxes to retrieve vendor invoices promptly.
- Processed both PO and non-PO transactions efficiently.
- Matched PO-based invoices in Syteline to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinated coding and approvals for non-PO invoices using Outlook.
- Resolved discrepancies related to purchase orders effectively.
- Reconciled vendor statements monthly to maintain financial accuracy.
Accountant Administrator (Remote Contractor)
Gilead Sciences
Raleigh
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintained detailed records of all financial transactions, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- Performed reconciliations between bank accounts and internal ledgers to ensure accuracy.
- Calculated and documented payroll data for timely processing.
- Oversaw accounts receivable, conducted collections, and maintained account reconciliations.
- Processed credit and debit memos while preparing customer invoicing documentation.
- Supported month-end procedures by generating reports and assisting with financial entries.
- Coordinated with internal teams for purchase order requisitions and accounting administrative needs.
- Compiled and analyzed account information to post journal entries accurately.
Finanial Aid Analyst
MyComputercareer
Raleigh
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted complex cost-benefit analyses to guide budget allocation decisions.
- Provided recommendations for process modifications to strengthen controls and reduce costs.
- Analyzed large sets of financial data to identify trends and growth opportunities.
- Reviewed tax records, NSLDS data, and disbursement reports for compliance assurance.
- Counseled students and families on effective budgeting and financial planning strategies.
- Leveraged accounting principles to ensure accurate transaction recording in company books.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing operational results and financial performance.
- Supported decision-making through data-driven insights.
Accounting Clerk II
Vishay Precision Group
Wendell
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Audited client credit line changes to ensure accurate allocation and authorizations.
- Analyzed client credit history to determine approvals and set appropriate credit limits.
- Reviewed and approved new customer applications for credit with due diligence.
- Ensured up-to-date tax exemptions on file for clients, verifying compliance standards.
- Generated and dispatched 200 daily invoices, maintaining consistent billing cycles.
- Matched invoices with purchase orders, facilitating accurate accounts payable processing.
- Processed credits and payments, reconciling customer accounts efficiently.
- Maintained accounts by verifying transactions and posting accurately.
DIRECTOR OF COLLECTION AND STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh
03.2014 - 10.2019
- Demonstrated ability to manage people and shift priorities and demands, and was able to work under stressful situations while completing all transactions to students account before deadline, leading to a promotion.
- Supervised and evaluated a staff of four, oversaw training and daily performance.
- Evaluated employee job performance and motivated staff to improve productivity.
- Served as a resource and liaison with other college departments to provide information and reports relevant to student accounts and provided input for problem resolution.
- Resolved collection issues by examining customer payment plans, payment history and credit line.
- Boosted revenue, utilizing highly proficient collection methods while adhering to regulatory compliance protocol.
- Posted cash, visa/debit cards, military and work study payments to students account.
- Conducted cashier audits.
- Maintained cash receipts journal with updates.
- Reconciled G/L accounts and month end closing.
- Managed students from inception to completion of student process.
- Recorded all cash receipt, process invoices and credits, reconciled all financial aid disbursements of grants, loans and third-party payments to student accounts.
- Posted work study payments to student accounts.
- Created and managed electronic customer records, through CAMS enterprise software encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to billing and accounts receivable.
- Assisted in the accounts payable operations by entering vendor's invoice, printing checks and mailing statements to customers.
- Assisted comptroller with monthly accounts receivable closes, reconciliations and of regular audit schedules.
PROCESSING ASSISTANT IV
NC Employment Security Commission
Raleigh
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Processed high volume insurance appeal hearings that requires a high degree of proficiency and efficiency.
- Provided good customer service either in person or over the telephone.
- Reviewed customer's document to determine compliance with applicable laws, rules or regulations.
- Experienced in explaining and interpreting policies, regulations and programs.
- Created an electronic filing system for fraud cases as well as establishing a distribution list of mail merging of late documents.
- Processed, copied and mailed outgoing confidential material to claimant, employer, attorney and hearing officers.
PROCESS ASSISTANT V
Division of Water Quality
Raleigh
07.2007 - 12.2012
- Maintained client information by collecting and entering data for twelve wastewater certification exams.
- Operated credit/debit card reader, calculator, printer, fax, and photo stat machine for ID card creation.
- Recorded exam payments via cash, money orders, or checks in general ledger.
- Reconciled expense records and processed daily bank deposits.
- Managed financial and administrative duties while ensuring accurate database updates.
- Reviewed 14,000 annual invoices and processed yearly payments efficiently.
- Graded exams at all levels and issued certificates and wallet cards for operators.
- Performed high-volume data entry and sent mass emails to operators achieving passing grades.
Education
Associate - Banking and Finance Support Service
American Career Academy
Southfield, MISkills
- General ledger accounting
- Monthly journal entries
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Invoice coding
- Three-way matching
- GAAP accounting
- Credit card and bank reconciliation
- Accounting software proficiency
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation
- Account reconciliation processes
- GAAP compliance
- QuickBooks and NetSuite expertise
- Epic software knowledge
- Organizational skills
- Analytical problem solving
- Effective communication skills
- Cash flow management
- Process improvement strategies
- Bank reconciliation techniques
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Staff Accountant
First Choice Community Health Center
06.2025 - 08.2025
Accountant Administrator (Remote Contractor)
Gilead Sciences
11.2021 - 03.2022
Account Specialist
Neighborhealth Center
07.2021 - 07.2025
Finanial Aid Analyst
MyComputercareer
07.2020 - 09.2021
Accounting Clerk II
Vishay Precision Group
11.2019 - 04.2020
DIRECTOR OF COLLECTION AND STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Saint Augustine's University
03.2014 - 10.2019
PROCESSING ASSISTANT IV
NC Employment Security Commission
01.2013 - 03.2014
PROCESS ASSISTANT V
Division of Water Quality
07.2007 - 12.2012
Associate - Banking and Finance Support Service
American Career Academy