Accounts Receivable · Accounts Payable · Payroll

Pahoua Carns

Accounting professional with fourteen years in accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll — keeping the books accurate, the check runs on schedule and the clients looked after.

Experience

Lisanatti Foods

May 2020 – June 2026

Oregon City, OR — the company closed in 2026; she ran the accounting department through the wind-down

Accounting Department Manager September 2025 – June 2026

  • Stepped into the role when the department manager retired — "she seamlessly took over my position," in the manager's own signed letter, below.
  • Ran the department's accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, and customer, vendor and broker recordkeeping through the company's closure.

Accounting Clerk May 2020 – September 2025

  • Accounts receivable: entered purchase orders into Microsoft NAV, applied correct lot and date codes to POs, invoiced customers, applied deposits to the appropriate customer accounts and maintained customer files.
  • Accounts payable: obtained approvals for vendor invoices, applied accurate GL accounts, entered vendor invoices into Microsoft NAV, processed the weekly check run and maintained vendor files.

Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc.

April 2005 – February 2013

Portland, OR — promoted twice in the first thirteen months

Accountant May 2006 – February 2013

  • Provided and maintained a high level of client service for both internal and external clients.
  • Accounts payable: entered invoices into Deltek Vision, ran the weekly check runs plus other checks as needed, and maintained vendor files.
  • Payroll: collected timesheets and expense receipts and processed semi-monthly payroll through ADP.
  • Handled month-end reconciliation and reporting.
  • Provided reception relief and other administrative duties as assigned.

Accounting Assistant / Billing Coordinator June 2005 – May 2006

  • Generated and sent invoices to clients, and worked with project managers and clients to resolve billing issues and discrepancies.
  • Met monthly invoicing deadlines; data entry into Timberline.

Administrative Assistant April 2005 – June 2005

  • Answered a multi-line phone, generated the weekly schedule, prepared mail and packages for shipping, and copied, bound and faxed reports for staff and clients.
  • Research, data entry and other supportive duties as needed.

Fred Meyer

September 2003 – August 2004

Cashier / Customer Service Desk · Portland, OR

  • Handled cash with accuracy and efficiency while keeping customer satisfaction high.
  • Managed the closing of the customer service desk and four checkout stations.
  • Answered a multi-line phone politely and courteously.

Community & administrative work

Oregon City Jr Girls Basketball

Board member & program administrator

  • Served on the board as the program's administrator, running its day-to-day operations.

OC3X3 Basketball Tournament

Organizer · Oregon City High School · oc3x3.com

  • Helped organize and run the annual OC3X3 tournament for the past five years, a fundraiser for Oregon City Girls Basketball.

Oregon Overtime Basketball (AAU)

Volunteer administrative & organizational support

  • Supported a program of more than 70 kids and their parents — schedules, communications and information handled efficiently.
  • Worked independently, spotted issues that needed attention, and found practical solutions when parents had concerns.

Recommendations

Pahoua was a blessing to the company, dedicated to her job, dependable, and a quick learner. When I retired, I felt such peace knowing she would do the job well. She seamlessly took over my position.
Kristi McCullough Accounting Department Manager (retired), Lisanatti Foods — Pahoua's supervisor, 2020–2025
One of Pahoua’s greatest strengths is her ability to bring structure and organization to a busy environment. She is responsible, trustworthy, and willing to take initiative when needed.
Renee Saechao Director & Founder, Oregon Overtime Basketball
I have always been impressed with Pahoua’s ability to manage her family’s busy schedule … Not only that, but she’s helped organize successful basketball tournaments at Oregon City High School for the last number of years.
Erik Larson Personal reference · Oregon City, OR

Excerpts from letters of recommendation. Full letters and references available on request.