Samantha Stroud
Abilene,TX
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and proven ability to adapt quickly in changing environments. Consistently delivers accurate, high-quality work while maintaining efficiency under pressure. A collaborative team player and coachable leader who is eager to learn, support others, and contribute to shared success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Veteran Mentor- Contractor
Patriots4Veterans
, Texas/Nationwide
09.2025 - Current
- Educated veterans on VA benefits eligibility, disability ratings, and the claims timeline, empowering them to advocate effectively for themselves and their families.
- Provided one-on-one support to help veterans navigate complex VA regulations, gather medical and service records, and prepare strong, well-documented claims packages.
- Built trusting relationships with veterans by offering clear guidance, emotional support, and practical strategies during an often stressful and lengthy claims process.
- Assisted veterans with filing claims for service-connected disabilities, secondary conditions, and increases, improving claim completeness and reducing common errors that delay decisions.
Senior Accountant
Entrepreneurial Services Group
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Utilized tax software and developed a streamlined company process to ensure timely, accurate return filings while eliminating bottlenecks.
- Prepared tax returns for clients in various industries according to government regulations and requirements.
- Analyzed all client financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
- 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.
Accounting Manager
IQ Total Source
Tempe, AZ
10.2019 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented financial policies and procedures to streamline processes and improve efficiency within the accounting department.
- Led and mentored accounting team to ensure deadlines were met and targets achieved.
- Managed vendor relationships by resolving billing discrepancies, negotiating payment terms, and ensuring timely processing of invoices.
- Directed and coordinated 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
- Excellent communication skills
- Build collaborative workplace relationships
- Adaptable problem solver
- Effective time management
- Proactive self-starter
- Extremely detail oriented
Timeline
Veteran Mentor- Contractor
Patriots4Veterans
09.2025 - Current
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
Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security
Southern New Hampshire University
Criminal Justice
Paradise Valley Community College