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Mary Sterling

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Driven professional with a diverse background in food service, tax preparation, and financial roles, including a pivotal position at Genuine Foods. Excelled in improving sanitation standards and streamlining tax processes, showcasing a strong work ethic and expertise in bookkeeping. Achieved significant efficiency gains, leveraging skills in accounts management and team collaboration to exceed employer expectations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Service Worker

Genuine Foods
New Orleans, LA
02.2025 - Current
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
  • Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
  • Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
  • Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.

Tax Preparer

Self Employed Services
New Orleans, LA
01.2006 - Current
  • Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
  • Advised clients on tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities and maximize returns.
  • Filed electronically through approved software programs.
  • Utilized tax software to efficiently process returns and identify potential deductions and credits for clients.
  • Advised clients to comply with IRS regulations and meet state and federal tax obligations.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of client information in accordance with privacy laws and regulations.
  • Resolved client tax issues by investigating discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
  • Evaluated financial situations of individual taxpayers and businesses to determine appropriate actions for reducing taxes owed or increasing refunds due.
  • Assisted customers with any questions they had about their taxes or filing status.
  • Conducted client interviews to gather necessary documentation and information for tax preparation.
  • Managed multiple tax preparation projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and filing.

Data Entry Clerk

Gulf Marine & Industrial Supplies
New Orleans, LA
04.2011 - 09.2014
  • Organized and filed data in appropriate locations for easy access to essential information.
  • Reviewed existing information for accuracy and made necessary corrections.
  • Transferred written information into databases to maintain consistent, accurate client records and project details.
  • Reviewed and updated account information in company computer system.
  • Identified and corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication across systems.
  • Compiled data from source documents prior to data entry.
  • Identified discrepancies between source documents and entered data.

Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeper, A/P, A/R

Accountemps/Officeteam
New Orleans, LA
01.2001 - 04.2011
  • Updated accounting ledger and journals with updated transaction information.
  • Tracked prepaid expenses ensuring they are amortized properly over their useful life span.
  • Reviewed banking activity regularly to identify any irregularities or unauthorized transactions.
  • Generated financial reports for management review on a regular basis.
  • Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices.
  • Processed invoices, payments, and statements in a timely manner.
  • Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
  • Provided support to the Accounts Payable department as needed.
  • Liaised with vendors and suppliers to negotiate payment terms and resolve billing issues.
  • Prepared and issued customer invoices, monitored receivables, and managed collections process.
  • Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
  • Reconciled expenses and financial records.
  • Entered invoices into account software, updated accounts and identified aging balanced ready for collections activities.
  • Processed payroll, calculated wages, deductions, and issued paychecks to employees.
  • Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
  • Analyzed documentation and standard financial statements for accuracy.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Network And System Administration

ITT Technical Institute
Saint Rose, LA
05-2015

Skills

  • Order review
  • Work station sanitation
  • Food assembly
  • Food preparation
  • Working quickly
  • Quick learner
  • Strong work ethic
  • Collections and invoice processing
  • Invoicing and collections
  • Payroll
  • Tax law compliance
  • Clerical support
  • Data processing
  • Tax preparation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll processing
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Document scanning
  • Accounts payable management
  • Administrative support
  • Account reconciliation
  • Invoice processing
  • Recordkeeping
  • Journal updating
  • Record preparation
  • File maintenance
  • Team collaboration
  • General ledger entries
  • Expense reports
  • Invoicing

Timeline

Food Service Worker

Genuine Foods
02.2025 - Current

Data Entry Clerk

Gulf Marine & Industrial Supplies
04.2011 - 09.2014

Tax Preparer

Self Employed Services
01.2006 - Current

Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeper, A/P, A/R

Accountemps/Officeteam
01.2001 - 04.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Network And System Administration

ITT Technical Institute

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