Elliot Sandidge
BGSF, Inc.
Katy,TX
17
years of professional experience
Finance professional with strong background in financial reporting and analysis. Proven ability to support month-end close processes and maintain accurate financial records. Known for collaborating effectively with teams and adapting to changing priorities, while showcasing skills in general ledger management and financial reconciliations.
Work History
Accounts Receivable Research Analyst
3 Years 4 Months- Reviewed client information to assess credit ratings and mitigate risk
- Activated client properties to ensure accurate account management. and update contact and billing information
- Created daily reports of payments received, applying them to open invoices for streamlined reconciliation
- Assist with quarterly/annual audits by pulling invoices, finding approvals, and pulling payments
Staff Accountant
8 Years 8 Months- Processed vendor payments by check on a weekly basis
- Issued bi-weekly invoices to clients
- Recorded month-end journal entries and generated month-end financial reports
- Document payment transactions from clients
- Ensure employee expense reports are properly prepared and submitted
Accountant
9 Months- Reconcile all company bank accounts at month’s end
- Processed vendor payments via check and credit card, ensuring timely transactions
- Make month-end journal entries
- Executed month-end journal entries, maintaining accurate financial records
- Receive and deposit checks and credit card payments from customers
- Entered completed installation orders and calculated bi-weekly installer paychecks, facilitating timely compensation
- Utilize QuickBooks to create and track job numbers for various customers
Consultant
10 Months- Performed reverse audits to determine sales and use tax refund opportunity and potential exposure
- Executed reverse audits, identifying sales and use tax refund opportunities and potential exposure for clients
- Coordinated with vendors to gather information and documentation, streamlining reverse audit process
- Corresponded with vendors to request information and documentation to reduce client workload in reverse audits
- Supported corporations in sales and use tax audit defense, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks
Lead Sales Tax Auditor
2 Years 5 Months- Led local sales and use tax audits for various parishes, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Prepared comprehensive audit reports and working papers to support findings
- Supervised a team of auditors during audit processes. in conducting audits
Tax Preparer
3 Months- Prepared individual tax returns for clients, ensuring compliance with tax regulations
- Recorded client bookkeeping entries in QuickBooks, facilitating accurate financial reporting
- Assisted with daily office tasks
Education
B.S. - Accounting
Skills
Accounts receivable
Sales tax compliance
Sales tax analysis
Monthly journal entries
Bank reconciliation
Excel proficiency
Oracle Financials experience
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Research Analyst
BGSF, Inc.
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
Staff Accountant
Horn Solutions, Inc.
08.2014 - 04.2023Read More
Accountant
Designer Stone Center, Inc.
10.2013 - 07.2014Read More
Consultant
Ryan, LLC
10.2012 - 08.2013Read More
Lead Sales Tax Auditor
Acadian Professional Services
05.2010 - 10.2012Read More
Tax Preparer
Lavelle A. Watts, CPA
01.2010 - 04.2010Read More
Louisiana State University
B.S. from Accounting
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