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Sandra Cavanaugh

Camp Hill,USA

Summary

Versatile professional with experience as accounting assistant for a small manufacturing company. Performed many accounting duties including accounts payable. Accounts payable experience in the Fuel Accounting department at Piedmont Airlines. Eager to demonstrate quick learning abilities. Self-Motivated and possess outstanding mathematics, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Specialist

Piedmont Airlines
01.2024 - Current
  • Banking
  • Collections
  • Journal entries
  • MAS500 Experience
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Reconciliations
  • Excel Spreadsheet Experience


Fuel Accountant

Piedmont Airlines
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Used excel sheets to balance fuel with stations
  • Closed and reconciled fuel used by stations monthly
  • Paid invoices using software Mapper - template uploads function with excel sheets
  • Communicated with station employees regarding accounting of fuel

Caregiver/Stay Home Mom

Family
01.2002 - 08.2022
  • Caregiver, February 2018 to August 2022
  • Volunteer work - including Soccer Teams Treasurer
  • Excellent multi-tasking, independent, and scheduling skills

Teacher/Substitute Teacher/Student

Michigan Schools
05.1994 - 01.2002
  • Independent skills used in planning and scheduling.
  • Clear communication with staff, parents, and students.

Accountant

Model and Instrument Development
10.1991 - 04.1994
  • Accountant Assistant to Controller at Prosthetic Device Manufacturing Company
  • Performed all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
  • Responsibilities included: journal entries, maintaining ledgers, analysis projects, assisting with month end reporting, reconciliations
  • Proficient with spreadsheet excel and accounting software
  • Clear communication with customers and all departments

Accountant

Accountemps
01.1991 - 05.1991
  • Temporary Accounting Position due to temporary residence for 5 months in San Diego (Spouse was military - NAVY)
  • Hired to balance the books and was successful. Assisted the Controller and was guided and quickly trained on their system to make that happen. Provided other accountant duties such as reconciliations.

Staff Accountant

JMB Real Estate Corporation
05.1990 - 12.1990
  • Performed reconciliations, monthly spreadsheets, and data analysis
  • Accounting software and spreadsheet experience
  • Left company due to marriage and move to California

Public Accounting and Auditing Staff Member

Shepard Schwartz & Harris LLC
08.1989 - 04.1990
  • Entry Level Auditor
  • Firm down sized after tax season

Education

Teacher Certification - Elementary School Teaching

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
06.1997

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
05.1989

Skills

  • Advocacy
  • Clear and effective communication skills
  • Problem Identification and Solver
  • Critical Thinking and Assessments
  • Social Perceptiveness, Kindness, Caring
  • Efficient use of software and spreadsheets
  • Quick learner and willingness to learn
  • Planner
  • Organized
  • Attention to details
  • Prioritizing and Scheduling
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Timeline

Accounting Specialist

Piedmont Airlines
01.2024 - Current

Fuel Accountant

Piedmont Airlines
10.2022 - 01.2024

Caregiver/Stay Home Mom

Family
01.2002 - 08.2022

Teacher/Substitute Teacher/Student

Michigan Schools
05.1994 - 01.2002

Accountant

Model and Instrument Development
10.1991 - 04.1994

Accountant

Accountemps
01.1991 - 05.1991

Staff Accountant

JMB Real Estate Corporation
05.1990 - 12.1990

Public Accounting and Auditing Staff Member

Shepard Schwartz & Harris LLC
08.1989 - 04.1990

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Northern Illinois University

Teacher Certification - Elementary School Teaching

Eastern Michigan University