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Carla A. Sharpe

Carla A. Sharpe

Bolivar,MO

Summary

Professional bookkeeper with proven track record in financial management, reconciliation, and regulatory compliance. Adept at optimizing accounting processes and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Strong team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Known for delivering reliable results and maintaining high standards in all tasks.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Bookkeeper

System Six Bookkeeping LLC
Seattle, WA
12.2022 - Current
  • Managing 14+ clients for the full accounting cycle, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, state and local tax filings, calculating and processing payroll, month end reconciliation and closing processes.

Lead Accountant

Finer Financials, LLC
Heber, UT
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managing multiple clients for the full accounting cycle, including sales tax filings, calculating and processing payroll, and month end reconciliation and closing processes.

Implementation Lead

AccountingDepartment.com, LLC
Naples, FL
04.2008 - 11.2022
  • Began as Bookkeeper, managing all aspects of the accounting cycle from Accounts Receivable and Payable to Payroll, Sales Tax and month end reconciliation.
  • Promoted to Implementation Accounting Specialist, managing day to day accounting operations for the Implementation department.
  • Promoted to Implementation Lead, creating and documenting processes and procedures for new clients during the onboarding process, and training the Accounting Specialist for said clients on those processes and procedures.

Accounting Specialist

Saxton Inc., Design Group
Cedar Rapids, IA
06.2005 - 03.2008
  • Managing all aspects of the accounting cycle using industry-specific Team Design software, and specialized payroll software HK Pay.

Various Accounting Positions

AccounTemps
Cedar Rapids, IA
09.2004 - 06.2005
  • Accounting positions including Payroll Clerk at YellowBook USA and PMX Industries, Staff Accountant at Aegon, Accounting Clerk at Saxton Design Group.

Department Administrative Assistant

US Cellular
Marion, IA
06.2003 - 08.2004
  • Began as a Customer Service Representative, assisted cellular customers by performing rate plan analysis, processing plan changes and payments, and in-depth bill explanation.
  • Promoted to Department Administrative Assistant. Supported the Director, Customer Service Managers and Customer Relations Manager by producing correspondence, scheduling appointments and coordinating travel arrangements.

Reference Specialist

CRST
Cedar Rapids, IA
07.2001 - 04.2003
  • Reference Specialist in the Safety Department for interstate trucking company, performed background checks on prospective drivers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
06.2001

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Skills

  • Accounts receivable
  • Journal entry preparation
  • Accounts payable
  • Account reconciliation
  • Policy and procedure implementation
  • Quickbooks
  • Expense tracking
  • Payroll processing capability
  • Month-end closing
  • Organization skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Journal entries
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Proactive and Self-motivated
  • Microsoft office
  • Payroll preparation and processing
  • Handling confidential materials
  • Professionalism

Timeline

Senior Bookkeeper

System Six Bookkeeping LLC
12.2022 - Current

Lead Accountant

Finer Financials, LLC
11.2022 - 12.2022

Implementation Lead

AccountingDepartment.com, LLC
04.2008 - 11.2022

Accounting Specialist

Saxton Inc., Design Group
06.2005 - 03.2008

Various Accounting Positions

AccounTemps
09.2004 - 06.2005

Department Administrative Assistant

US Cellular
06.2003 - 08.2004

Reference Specialist

CRST
07.2001 - 04.2003

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

California State University, Stanislaus

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Kirkwood Community College
Carla A. Sharpe