Sandra Platt
6467 Birch Trail Lane, Canal Winchester,OH
Summary
Staff Accountant with seven years of experience managing accurate accounting information, preparing tax returns, payroll, and corporate operations. Astute financial professional with keen eye for detail and high level of integrity. Works well with professional teams in private companies or corporate environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Michael A. Haas & Associates LLC
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into QuickBooks, Drake, and ADP financial management systems.
- Tax filings for monthly, quarterly, and year end payroll liabilities.
- Prepared Individual tax returns for clients.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 64 companies to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Checked figures, postings and accounting documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Helped clients navigate interactions with tax authorities and legal concerns related to financial matters.
- Achieved efficiencies and cost savings by automating financial document control.
- Supported human resources by preparing payroll checks and employee liability balances.
- Generated Excel spreadsheets detailing various metrics and account information.
- Reduced liabilities by accurately managing tax statements, mailings, journal entries, payments and transfers.
- Orchestrated and deployed online employee timekeeping program to improve measurements of overtime and employee work hours.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Corporate Tax Accountant
MPW Industrial Services, Inc.
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into JD Edwards financial management system.
- Reduced liabilities by accurately managing tax statements, mailings, journal entries, payments and transfers.
- Prepared and filed Personal Property, Real Estate, Business Privilege, Sales, and Use Tax Returns for 14 different subsidiaries in 50 different states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
- Used Business Objects software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Supported operations by communicating with customers, filing documents and managing data.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel to analyze, store and record company financial information.
- Processed 200 employee expense reports through use of Concur employee expense reimbursement software each week.
- Handled corporate card program for upwards of 100 US Bank credit cards and 50 employee fuel cards.
- Provided outstanding customer service by quickly and professionally handling issues.
- Maximized client loyalty and satisfaction with prompt, thorough and timely resolutions.
- Applied mathematical abilities on daily basis to calculate and check figures in all areas of accounting systems.
Habilitation Specialist
Pals Chrysalis Health
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Supervised groups of up to 60 program participants at habilitation center and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Increased education program participation from 5 to 65 participants with innovative hybrid classroom and fun learning environment .
- Led activities that developed participants' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing and money management.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions.
- Worked with individuals with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Helped implement interventions outlined in behavior treatment plans.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Wrote case notes and documented incidents involving clients.
- Delivered physical and programmatic aid to clients.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Franklin University
Columbus, OH05.2017
Skills
- ADP Run
- Excel
- JD Edwards
- QuickBooks
- Business Objects
- Microsoft Teams
- M Files
- Comdata
- Microsoft Word
- Drake
- OneNote
- Federal and State Tax Returns
Timeline
Accountant
Michael A. Haas & Associates LLC
07.2020 - 06.2023
Corporate Tax Accountant
MPW Industrial Services, Inc.
01.2017 - 07.2020
Habilitation Specialist
Pals Chrysalis Health
09.2014 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Franklin University
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