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Sara Miller

MC LEAN,Illinois

Summary

Resourceful Accounting professional with 15 years of experience in audit preparation and reporting. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Storeroom Manager

Bridgestone Firestone
03.2022 - Current
  • Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
  • Inventoried warehouse stock on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.

Plant Accountant

Decatur Foundry Inc.
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.

Buyer Manager

Arcosa
03.2017 - 07.2021
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Documented purchasing information in SAP to maintain detailed and accurate records.
  • Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
  • Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
  • Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
  • Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
  • Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.

Owner

S & E Upholstery
02.1992 - 12.2015
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting And Business Management

Millikan University
Decatur, IL

Skills

  • Payroll Auditing
  • Tax Accounting Specialization
  • Accounting Procedures Validation
  • Federal and State Tax Examination
  • Accounting Records Analysis
  • Reports and Documentation
  • Financial Statement Review
  • Quality Assurance Standards
  • Materials Purchasing
  • Supplier Relations
  • Strategic Negotiations
  • Project Requirements
  • Supplier Tracking

Timeline

Storeroom Manager

Bridgestone Firestone
03.2022 - Current

Plant Accountant

Decatur Foundry Inc.
09.2021 - 03.2022

Buyer Manager

Arcosa
03.2017 - 07.2021

Owner

S & E Upholstery
02.1992 - 12.2015

Master of Science - Accounting And Business Management

Millikan University

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