Sally Sedarous
Tempe
Summary
Senior Accountant with a strong background in financial reporting and budget compliance, known for streamlining processes and training staff to boost efficiency. Expertise in Microsoft Office and accounting software ensures accurate financial documentation and alignment with organizational objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Accountant
Alzheimer's Association
Chicago
12.2022 - Current
- Reviewed expense reports and supplier invoice requests for six chapters, ensuring coding accuracy and budget compliance.
- Converted SIRs to invoices, streamlining financial processes.
- Prepared journal entries and supported financial documentation efforts.
- Completed monthly account reconciliations, compiling necessary support materials.
- Trained chapter staff on Workday usage and Association policy adherence.
- Assisted chapter staff in resolving financial reporting issues.
- Contributed to annual budget input and generated monthly financial reports.
- Performed additional duties as assigned, improving team efficiency.
Accountant
Arizona State University Financial Services
Tempe
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Performs a broad scope of complex accounting duties, including preparing journal entries and supplier invoices, reconciling balance sheet accounts, analyzing HR and accounting data, research accounting related questions for university customers (department, faculty or students) and remitting deduction payments.
- Participates in fiscal year end close and the preparation of work papers, schedules and accrual journal entries in accordance with GAAP/GASB standards
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Kansas City Orthopedic Institute
Leawood
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Provide financial, clerical, and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate payment of accounts. Inform management of any issues such as payer, system, or escalated account.
Manager
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
01.2005 - 06.2019
- Reviewed and approved weekly check requests batch to ensure the accuracy of GL accounts code and jobs allocation prior to process for payment.
- Prepared monthly customer’s invoicing schedule, reviewed invoices for accuracy, ensured timely payment, and contacted customers to resolve any delinquency issues.
- Prepared and posted journal entries, reconciled bank statements, reconciled GL, and prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for small Non for Profit 501(c) (3) organization.
- Maintained grant documentation to ensure that allocation of funds are in compliance with the grant’s budget narrative. Prepared standard financial reports, budget vs. actual reports for the granting authorities.
- Coordinated annual 1099 reporting process for vendors with outside CPA.
- Maintained accounting procedures and policies and systems of internal control to ensure integrity of all financial systems. Assisted in the year-end closing by providing supporting documentation and other support to external auditors as necessary.
- Provided financial support including forecasting, budgeting other operating expenses, and analyzing any variations between budget and actual expenditures. Managed allocations of other operating expenses among the various funding sources. Processed payroll funding change and transfer of funds requests.
- Worked closely with business office team members to maintain a communication strategy and a consistent process in place to ensure accuracy.
- Managed the financial activities and the reporting system for School of Nursing Faculty/ Staff Enhancement programs and Faculty Scholars program. Managed Nexus program billings and receivables.
- Completed special projects assigned and provided support to various tasks as necessary.
Accountant II
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
02.2001 - 01.2005
- Processed weekly vendor checks and ensured timely payment, billed customers monthly, reconciled A/P and A/R, booked journal entries, reconciled bank statements, produced jobs ledger, and monthly financials for Non-For-Profit organization.
- Compiled and analyzed financial data, and produced monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Assisted with the budget preparation and reviewed budget variances with the Business Office Director.
- Assisted in external audit at year end closing for the 501(c) (3) organization.
- Reconciled multiple accounts monthly to validate other operating expenses and research any discrepancies.
- Develop new monthly management reports to assist the Director in budgeting and forecasting future SON activities.
- Assisted the Director with the completion of special ad hoc reports and provided research as necessary.
- Maintained high level of integrity in all facets of the financial functions for the business office.
Accountant I
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
04.1998 - 02.2001
- Provided all the necessary information and assisted the leadership members in the actual development of the other operating expenses budget.
- Managed and tracked departmental expenditures through collaboration with the respective individuals in order to process payments timely, accurately and with the proper authorizations.
- Reconciled budget to actual and informed respective individuals of the financial status for their respective programs.
- Validated variety of accounting data which is entered into schedules and various financial reports.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Ottawa University
Overland Park, KSB.S - Accounting
Ain Shames University
Cairo, EgyptSkills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Multi-tasking and organization
- Microsoft Office and accounting software
Timeline
Sr. Accountant
Alzheimer's Association
12.2022 - Current
Accountant
Arizona State University Financial Services
08.2021 - 09.2022
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Kansas City Orthopedic Institute
09.2020 - 07.2021
Manager
University of Kansas Medical Center
01.2005 - 06.2019
Accountant II
University of Kansas Medical Center
02.2001 - 01.2005
Accountant I
University of Kansas Medical Center
04.1998 - 02.2001
Master of Business Administration -
Ottawa University
B.S - Accounting
Ain Shames University