Haley Grace Sawyer
Leeds
Summary
Detailed professional with many years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing financial activity. Polished in spreadsheet creation, report preparation, and data analysis. Quick and accurate to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Professional with comprehensive experience in accounting, specializing in account reconciliation, financial reporting, and tax preparation. Strengths include understanding complex financial data, analyzing cost control measures, and implementing effective financial solutions. Previously improved efficiency of accounting procedures by streamlining processes and reducing errors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Associate
Big Marketing and Communications
Birmingham
03.2021 - Current
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial reports for internal stakeholders.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline invoicing procedures and improve efficiency.
- Managed accounts receivable processes to ensure timely collections and accurate records.
- Collaborated with sales teams to resolve customer billing disputes and inquiries.
- Managed daily cash receipts and deposits into bank accounts.
- Prepared monthly closing entries to generate accurate financial reports for management review.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes for various client accounts.
- Maintained general ledger accounts by verifying, allocating, posting transactions; resolving discrepancies.
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations, and billing codes for accuracy.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues across departments to resolve any discrepancies or errors identified in the course of performing duties.
- Monitored daily cash flow activities while ensuring adequate funds were available in operating accounts at all times.
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely reporting.
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts such as cash, accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities.
- Communicated effectively with vendors regarding billing inquiries and payment status updates.
Tax Accountant
Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg, Moore, P.C.
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Prepared annual individual, corporate, trust, estate, and partnership tax returns.
- Prepared federal and multi-state tax returns for clients.
- Met and discussed with clients to analyze tax documents to optimize deductions
- Performed monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
- Prepared year-end tax planning and projections for clients.
- Performed bookkeeping tasks for clients, including posting transactions, spreading bank statements, making journal entries, and analyzing the general ledger.
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborated with team members on complex tax issues and strategies.
- Provided training to junior staff on tax preparation processes.
- Reviewed financial statements for clients to determine potential deductions.
- Reconciled client books for accurate reporting with post adjusting journal entries.
Intern
Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg, Moore, P.C.
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Prepared corporation, partnership, and individual returns for clients
- Prepared federal and multi-state tax returns for clients
- Worked with clients to analyze tax documents to optimize deductions
- Performed monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations
Education
Master of Accounting -
The University of Alabama At Birmingham, Collat School of Business
Birmingham, AL08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University of Alabama, Culverhouse College of Commerce
Tuscaloosa, AL12.2017
Skills
- CCH ProSystem fx Tax
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- QuickBooks
- Adobe
- Accounts receivable management
- Accounts payable
- General ledger maintenance
- Reconciliation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Intercompany transactions
- Fixed Assets
Involvement And Honors
- Beta Alpha Psi
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- International Student Conversation Partner
- Graduated Cum Laude from The University of Alabama
- Dean’s List
- Intramural Softball
Leadership Experience
LIFT Volunteer, 09/01/16, 12/01/18, Volunteer to help members of the community with technology, Taught basic Microsoft Office applications and computer fundamentals, Work with class leader to assess the development of students
Timeline
Accounting Associate
Big Marketing and Communications
03.2021 - Current
Tax Accountant
Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg, Moore, P.C.
08.2018 - 04.2021
Intern
Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg, Moore, P.C.
01.2018 - 04.2018
Master of Accounting -
The University of Alabama At Birmingham, Collat School of Business
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University of Alabama, Culverhouse College of Commerce
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