SANDY R. TAYLOR

• Coordinated with external auditors during annual audit process to ensure timely completion of audits.
• Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Developed and maintained accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Created financial reports for senior management, board of directors and external auditors in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Oversaw daily activities of staff members including hiring, training and evaluating personnel performance.
• Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
• Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
• Identified areas for improvement within the finance department operations and processes.
• Developed and implemented effective internal control systems to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and procedures.
• Provided support during audits conducted by outside agencies or internal audit teams.

*Prior positions within same company: Director of Accounting Services / AP and AR Manager/ Accounting Supervisor

• Review credit reports, credit references, credit insurance, and financial statements to establish credit limits for new accounts.
• Monitor accounts for signs of fraud, and non-payment issues.
• Create and introduce updated processes for accounts receivable sub-ledger and customer attribute reporting
• Gather financial information, prepare documents, and close financial books
• Create budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines
• Partner with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy
• Prepare and file tax forms (US Sales and Use, CAN GST)
• Support monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger
• Investigate daily variances and correct errors to resolve discrepancies
• Initiate comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations
• Implemented budget and expense controls and financial policies by analyzing income and expenditures
• Oversee reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping requirements for department
• Reduced liabilities by accurately managing tax statements, mailings, journal entries, payments and transfers.