SANDRA JO R.

SELLNOW
Raleigh, North Carolina 27616 919.606.7801 sandys53@nc.rr.com

Dynamic, dedicated and versatile professional, with a wealth of hands-on experience propelling corporate performance through expert financial accounting and process improvement. Skilled in tracking meticulous detail in challenging projects despite demands of fast-paced and deadline-driven work environments. Critical thinker, with significant strengths in managing multiple simultaneous projects. Routinely exceed expectations through creative problem-solving and superb time management abilities. Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Talent for working with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed organizational goals. Results oriented and focused decision-maker, adept at managing priorities.

Core Competencies Journal Maintenance General Ledger Cash Management Financial Statements/Reports Audits/Reconciliations Monthly Closings Client Trust Accounts Accounts Payable/Receivable Budget Management Negotiations Cash Flow/Expense Projections Collections Issue Resolution Client, Bank & Vendor Relationship Management Customer Satisfaction Collaborative Teamwork Project Accounting Accounting/Finance Technology Process Management & Improvement Grant Management Non-Profit Organizations Fund Accounting Data Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE LUTHERAN FAMIILY SERVICES IN THE CAROLINAS, Raleigh, North Carolina 2008 to Present $18M non-profit organization with a staff of 280 and 100 volunteers, providing mental health, housing, crisis intervention and foster care/adoption services. Senior Corporate Accountant Furnish comprehensive accounting services, including cash/account/credit card management, journal entries, bank reconciliations, project/grant accounting, monthly closings, audit/sales & use tax assistance, financial statements, forecasts, budgets, wire transfers and reports. Ensure grant requirement compliance. Communicate, negotiate and resolve issues with clients, management, banks and vendors. Identified and recovered approximately $6K in overpayments and negotiated significantly reduced payments for delinquent invoices sent to collections. NORTH CAROLINA JUSTICE CENTER, Raleigh, North Carolina 2007 to 2008 Non-profit provider of social justice services to immigrants, farm workers, schools and other needy constituents, with 45 employees and a budget of $5M. Assistant Controller Handled cash/account management, client trust account setup/monitoring with QuickBooks, grant maintenance & reporting, monthly closing/annual audit assistance, bank/audit reconciliations, AP coding and data entry. Trained and supervised temporary accounting staff. Configured and implemented QuickBooks to achieve efficient setup and maintenance of client trust accounts.

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ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Albany, New York 2002 to 2007 Approximately $1.8M orchestra with 100+ employees and musicians providing performances, childrens educational programs, composers in residence and special events. Business Manager Directed business/accounting operations, including budget control, cash flow management, income/expense projections, audit assistance, financial statements, human resources/ADP payroll, reporting and workers compensation auditing. Trained and supervised accounting assistants. Improved accuracy and efficiency by configuring and launching Blackbaud accounting software. YOH MANAGED STAFFING, Albany, New York 1998 to 2002 Professional staffing services firm with 75 offices nationwide. Accounts Receivable Coordinator/Account Representative Identified and initiated process improvements to facilitate A/R collections, in close consultation with inhouse staff and management. Earned swift promotion from Account Representative to Accounts Receivable Coordinator through outstanding performance delivering successful A/R, A/P and collection services to 5 General Electric entities. Early Career/Additional Positions (Details on Request): Principal Accounts Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Office Manager & Assistant Office Manager EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Associate of Applied Science, Accounting Bryant & Stratton Business Institute, Albany, New York Coursework toward Bachelor of Science, Accounting Sienna College, Loudonville, New York COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint), Blackbaud Peachtree, QuickBooks, MYOB, & IT Works

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