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Samantha Child

Show Low,AZ

Summary

Astute, results-oriented, self-motivated professional with a positive attitude and a passion for excellence. Proven ability to adapt to constant change while ensuring all duties are completed efficiently and accurately. Team player, coachable leader, undeniably hard working and always eager to learn more.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Entrepreneurial Services Group
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Completed month-end and year-end closing processes for numerous clients with respective controllers and financial managers.
  • Reconciled client balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes as well as prepared monthly journal entries and reports.
  • Prepared tax returns for clients in various industries according to government regulations and requirements.
  • Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
  • Utilized tax software and built a company process to accurately track and complete all returns on time.

Accounting Manager

IQ Total Source
10.2019 - 06.2024
  • Lead and mentor accounting team to ensure deadlines are met and targets are achieved.
  • Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to streamline processes and improve efficiency within the accounting department.
  • Manage vendor relationships by resolving billing discrepancies, negotiating payment terms, and ensuring timely processing of invoices.
  • Manage and coordinate all HR duties including employee payroll processing, benefit open enrollment, on/offboarding and served as primary point of contact for employee inquiries.

Air Traffic Controller

United States Air Force, Enlisted
01.2014 - 10.2019
  • Provided safe, orderly and expeditious ATC services to aircraft within airspace.
  • Proficiently relayed safety and traffic advisories to airport personnel.
  • Trained numerous apprentice controllers to meet certification criteria.
  • ADACEL Proficient; built ATC simulators to expeditiously and sufficiently train future controllers.
  • Landing Zone Security Officer (LZSO) qualified for austere environments and displaced runways.

Education

Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security

Southern New Hampshire University
05.2018

Criminal Justice

Paradise Valley Community College
05.2012

Skills

  • Extremely detail oriented
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proactive self-starter
  • Responsive and adaptable to new challenges
  • Effective time management
  • Build collaborative workplace relationships

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Entrepreneurial Services Group
08.2024 - 05.2025

Accounting Manager

IQ Total Source
10.2019 - 06.2024

Air Traffic Controller

United States Air Force, Enlisted
01.2014 - 10.2019

Criminal Justice

Paradise Valley Community College

Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security

Southern New Hampshire University