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Candace Burns

Shelby,NC

Summary

Results-driven Construction Office Manager and Accounting Specialist with proven success in optimizing financial accuracy and operational efficiency across multiple construction environments. Over 4 years of experience in accounts payable, receivable, payroll, HR support, and construction administration. Excels in improving systems, reducing errors, and supporting team success through organization and leadership.

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years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable

AME, Inc

Spartanburg, South Carolina

07.2024 - Current

Improved cash flow tracking by implementing a weekly AR review process that reduced overdue invoices by 25% within three months.
Streamlined vendor payments by introducing digital approval workflows in Sage, cutting payment processing time by 40%.
Partnered with project managers to ensure accurate job costing and timely billing, reducing monthly reconciliation errors to near zero.
Built stronger vendor relationships through proactive communication, resulting in fewer late-payment penalties and smoother project coordination.

Accounts Payable, Payroll Assistant & HR Support

SEC, LLC

Duncan, South Carolina

05.2022 - 07.2024

Managed payroll for 50+ field and office employees, ensuring compliance with multi-state wage and hour laws.
Reduced payroll discrepancies by 30% by developing a timecard verification system and coordinating with supervisors weekly.
Assisted HR in onboarding 20+ new hires, introducing a digital document system that improved file accessibility and compliance tracking.
Collaborated with accounting to refine project cost allocation, resulting in more accurate monthly financial reporting and better budget forecasting.

Office Manager

The House Guy, Keller Williams

Simpsonville, South Carolina

08.2021 - 04.2022

Oversaw daily operations and financial tracking for a top-producing real estate team, supporting over $10M in annual sales.
Introduced standardized filing and scheduling processes in Dotloop, improving contract turnaround time by 20%.
Managed invoicing and vendor coordination, enhancing operational efficiency during high-volume seasons.

Memo & Inventory Coordinator

Hales Jewelers

Greenville, SC

05.2012 - 05.2020

Managed over $7 million in inventory across multiple vendors, maintaining a 99% accuracy rate through rigorous reconciliation practices.
Reduced inventory discrepancies by 35% after redesigning the tracking and return system.
Partnered with management to forecast sales trends, contributing to more efficient stock purchasing, and reduced overstock.