Karen Wang

Detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Staff Accountant with hands-on experience in core accounting functions. Skilled in AR/AP, Payroll processing and reconciling complex vendor transactions and preparing accurate financial reports. Adept at leveraging Excel, ERP systems, and cross-functional collaboration to streamline processes and ensure timely, audit-ready financial results.

Experienced in supporting month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintaining accurate general ledger records in compliance with accounting standards. Proven ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies, support tax and audit requirements, and maintain organized financial documentation across multi-entity environments.

Senior Staff Accountant/Lead Accounting & Financial Operations Specialist - Tech Rakers Inc

(2018-09)

Multiple Client Support, Audit Support, Tax Filing, Reporting and Forecasting Support, Payroll & AP/AR Specialist

• Lead day-to-day AP/AR operations for multiple client accounts, including high-volume invoice processing, vendor payments, and collections, ensuring accuracy and on-time execution in line with internal controls and GAAP.
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, research variances, and resolve discrepancies to maintain clean ledgers and support a faster, more reliable month-end close process.
• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, adjustments, reclasses), supporting month-end and year-end close and contributing to timely, audit-ready financial statements.
• Partner with AP, HR, and Procurement to streamline workflows, standardize documentation, and reduce manual touchpoints, aligning with 2026 trends toward automation and higher-value advisory work.
• Support payroll processing across multiple entities, including data review, timesheet validation, tax setup, and deductions, while maintaining compliant payroll records and responding to employee inquiries.
• Manage vendor onboarding, including collection of W-9s, tax setup, and vendor profile creation, improving vendor master data quality and reducing payment delays.
• Assist with tax filing preparation for 1099s and W-2s, coordinating data pulls and reconciliations to ensure accurate year-end reporting and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Process and review vendor invoices for accuracy, coding, approvals, and compliance with internal accounting procedures, ensuring timely payment processing and accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities by preparing supporting schedules, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and maintaining organized financial documentation for audit readiness.
• Prepare and maintain detailed general ledger reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies to improve data accuracy and strengthen financial controls.
• Prepare supporting documentation for personal property tax filings and external audit requests, ensuring timely submission and adherence to reporting deadlines.

Assistant Manager – Bookkeeping, AP/AR & Accountant - HAF Real Estate

(2016-07 - 2018-09)

• Processed and filed vendor invoices, matched with purchase orders, and ensured timely payments.
• Handled monthly rent collections from tenants and managed bank deposits.
• Managed payroll timesheets and supported HR in payroll execution.
• Coordinated with HOAs for monthly dues and processed outgoing payments.
• Assisted customers and tenants with billing-related inquiries and account updates.
• Ordered and printed company checks, maintaining control over payment processes.
• Assisted management in reviewing monthly financial activity to monitor property-level revenue and operating expenses.
• Supported preparation of documentation and schedules used for financial reviews and internal reporting.

Marketing Coordinator & Accountant - Agape Health Care Management

(2014-10 - 2016-06)

• Recorded and categorized purchase order invoices for multiple locations.
• Assisted the accounting department with payroll documentation and distribution.
• Maintained accurate records of employee hours and pay structures.
• Helped employees complete insurance forms and ensured proper filing.
• Delivered exceptional customer service by resolving inquiries and complaints promptly.
• Assisted accounting staff in compiling financial data used for periodic management reporting.
• Coordinated with multiple departments to collect financial information required for internal reporting activities.

Bachelor of Science - Business, Accounting & Management Information Systems - George Mason University (GMU)

Associate Degree - Business Administration - Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)

Associate Degree - Business Administration - Old Dominion University