Sara Hayden
Macon,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Warner Robins Building Supply
11.2021 - Current
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Supervised team of 3 accounting members.
Executive Assistant
Sheridan Construction
09.2017 - 10.2021
- Assisted senior leadership team in all aspects of daily operations
- Assumed management role when President/CEO and VP of Operations were unavailable
- Generated monthly KPI reports.
- Assisted CFO in creating management financial reports.
- Assisted in scheduling projects and employees.
- Managed entire company training.
- Created, modified and completed owner construction contracts.
- Created internal employee recognition program
- Upgraded and streamlined employee assignment systems
- Assisted in Construction Project Management totaling $17M.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Proactively identified areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.
- Supported executives in decision-making processes by conducting research and presenting findings in clear formats.
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
RetirebyDesign
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Completed Social Security, 401K and IRA financial analysis.
- Conducted client financial presentations.
- Completed client applications for Mutual funds, Life insurance and Annuities.
- Created client webinar content and assisted agent with marketing and attendance numbers
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Improved office efficiency by implementing new filing systems and document management processes.
Senior Operations Executive
SoloPress
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Supervised team of 4, reporting directly to Operations Director.
- Assisted Operations Director in all aspects of daily operations.
- Planned and assisted with all expansion and refurbishment work across business.
- Payroll and HR function for 250 employees.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Responsible for complete HR function such as preparing employee contracts, changes in employee contracts and advising on statutory procedures relating to redundancies and dismissals
- Attending and chair disciplinary meetings, grievance hearings and appeals proceedings
- Assisted Company accountant with preparation of monthly financials.
- Managed Fixed Asset register and monthly depreciation
- Executive Assistant to two CEO's and Operations Director
- Oversaw building maintenance at all manufacturing facilities.
Real Estate Financial Consultant
Crystal Dolphin Holdings
02.2011 - 03.2014
- Completed Resort financial analysis
- Evaluation of financial data provided by business owners
- Prepared investment proposals and analysis to owners and clients.
- Analyzed financial needs of clients and developed tailored strategies to meet goals.
- Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on individual needs.
Assistant Accountant
Sonoco Trident UK
10.2005 - 09.2011
- Supervision of accounting team of 6 on day-to-day basis
- Oversaw payroll function for 5 locations for upwards of 300 employees including international payroll with dual taxation
- Month end production of management accounts including balance sheet, Income statement, cash flow forecast and monthly budgets
- Reconciliation of Balance Sheet
- Manage Fixed Asset register and monthly depreciation
- Bank Reconciliations
- Petty Cash & Foreign Currency
- Responsible for company banking
- Oversaw complete invoicing functions of 16 main customers up to $15M per month
- Monthly accruals and prepayments
- Personnel training throughout accounts department
- Preparing & Submitting Tax returns
- Project management for implementation of new software.
Education
Association of Accounting Technicians Qualified -
Kaplan Financial Institution
Hull, UK05.2002
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Cash Flow Management
- Cash Flow analysis
- Balance sheets
- Process evaluations
- General Ledger Management
- Financial Statements Review
- Budget Analysis
- Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
- Audit Support
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Warner Robins Building Supply
11.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant
Sheridan Construction
09.2017 - 10.2021
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
RetirebyDesign
03.2016 - 09.2017
Senior Operations Executive
SoloPress
03.2014 - 11.2015
Real Estate Financial Consultant
Crystal Dolphin Holdings
02.2011 - 03.2014
Assistant Accountant
Sonoco Trident UK
10.2005 - 09.2011
Association of Accounting Technicians Qualified -
Kaplan Financial Institution
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