Sandy Taylor
Andrews,SC
Summary
Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCOUNTANT/ASST TO REVENUES MANAGER
City of Georgetown
Georgetown
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness of journal entries for month end close.
- Ensured accurate and up-to-date general ledger records through consistent reconciliations.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payment.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets for reconciling inventory.
- Managed and ensured accuracy of cash, fixed assets, state and federal grants, and other transaction accounts.
- Recorded and analyzed banking transactions from statements using Excel, ensuring reconciled balances.
- Ensured accuracy in processing business permit applications and payments is crucial.
- Collected mail from the post office and completed bank deposits.
- Addressed customer grievances to ensure high satisfaction levels
CUSTOMER SERVICE/LOGISTICS REPRESENTATIVE
Coastal Wire Company
Georgetown
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Consistently maintained a high level of customer satisfaction by delivering efficient solutions over phone and email
- Utilized Syteline software to input customer orders
- Developed accurate bill of lading documents for shipments within the United States and internationally
- Scheduled timely transportation of goods through efficient coordination with brokers and freight companies.
- Determined the most economical shipping methods based on customer order specifications.
- Resolved discrepancies related to shipments or deliveries.
- Ensured all freight costs were accurately calculated and billed properly.
Bookkeeper
CL Anderson and Associates
Andrews, SC
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Provided assistance in preparing tax returns annually.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Handled sensitive financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
- Tracked and reported charitable contributions and grants for nonprofit bookkeeping.
- Analyzed financial transactions, assigning to specific accounts.
- Responded to inquiries from IRS, state and other tax authorities to minimize additional interest and penalty charges.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Helped businesses keep finances in order by managing accounting ledgers and recording journal entries.
- Monitored cash flow, preparing reports to inform management of financial status.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new accounting procedures and systems.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining bookkeeping processes using Quickbooks software.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
- Ensured efficient organization of documents and files across several companies.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR/SPECIALIST
Tidelands Health
Georgetown
12.1999 - 06.2020
- Conducted interviews for potential accounts payable specialist under management supervision
- Prepared job performance evaluations for accounts payable specialists.
- Supervised three Accounts Payable Specialists.
- Trained newly hired employees to educate on process flows and interdepartmental procedures.
- Reviewed and approved invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.
- Verified the authenticity of invoices to ensure accuracy and eliminate duplicate charges
- Matched purchase orders to invoices for payment processing.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions in Meditech.
- Investigated discrepancies between invoice amounts and purchase orders.
- Resolved supplier inquiries regarding payments or billing issues.
- Reconciled vendor statements and resolved any discrepancies.
- Ensured sales tax was applied on all required invoices and processed payment to the State of SC.
- Processed payments to vendors via check, credit card, and electronic transfer.
- Process payments by check (500/week) credit card (200/week) and EFT (40/week).
- Implemented electronic file retention through ScerIS, streamlining the invoice processing workflow and reducing manual labor.
- Designed and executed a streamlined credit card payment processing system for accounts payable.
- Facilitated quick and secure payment processing of invoices by utilizing the American Express Buyer Initiated Payment program.
- Utilized Bank of America Works to facilitate payment processing with virtual credit cards
- Ensured collection of W-9 documents for annual 1099 processing.
- Met deadlines for filing 1099's electronically as required by government standards.
- Coordinated Accounts Payable records with external auditors for fiscal year end audits.
- Created accruals to record current month expenses to the general ledger.
- Developed comprehensive reports summarizing accounts payable information.
Education
Associate of Arts in Accounting -
Williamsburg Technical College
Currently studying Microsoft Excel through an online course -
www.alison.org
Skills
- Adobe
- Microsoft Office 365
- Syteline
- Quickbooks
- Meditech
- New World (Tyler Technologies)
- 10-key calculator operation
- Typing (62 words per minute with minimal errors)
- Problem solving
- Superior attention to detail
- Screentight system Assembly
Characteristics and Interest
- Learn new skill sets through experience
- Detail oriented
- Enjoy working with numbers and spreadsheets
- Enjoy cross-stitching, diamond painting, crafting, photography, fishing, Bingo, camping
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ACCOUNTANT/ASST TO REVENUES MANAGER
City of Georgetown
07.2022 - 06.2024
CUSTOMER SERVICE/LOGISTICS REPRESENTATIVE
Coastal Wire Company
04.2021 - 05.2022
Bookkeeper
CL Anderson and Associates
08.2020 - 04.2021
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR/SPECIALIST
Tidelands Health
12.1999 - 06.2020
Associate of Arts in Accounting -
Williamsburg Technical College
Currently studying Microsoft Excel through an online course -
www.alison.org