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BusinessAnalyst

SARAH BROXTERMAN

Topeka,KS

Summary

Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in payroll and accounts payable with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.


Proficient in multiple platforms including:

  • Intuit Quickbooks Online
  • Blackbaud Raisers Edge
  • Raisers Edge NXT
  • Paylocity Onboarding
  • Payroll, Benefits and Admin integration
  • MS Office

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Manager/Accounting Specialist

Hayden Catholic High School
Topeka, KS
03.2019 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Process bi-weekly payroll for 90 employees and process sensitive benefit information and new-hire enrollment using online Paylocity platform.
  • Maintain secure and confidential documents and data information for personnel and constituents.
  • Maintain multiple department databases daily for accurate data reporting and business utilization.
  • Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using QuickBooks Online.
  • Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
  • Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system.

Office Specialist

City of Topeka
Topeka, KS
12.2018 - 03.2019
  • Review and authorize division acquisitions/purchases including P-Cards and Lawson financial system.
  • Established budget lines for all Transportation Operations including fleet of over 50 vehicles and trailers.
  • Established new hire interviews.
  • Assist with implementation of new Maintenance Worker Program.

Financial Accounting Assistant

FreeState Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Topeka, KS
09.2015 - 12.2018
  • Oversee administration and compliance of Fort Leavenworth contract .
  • Prepares government Request for Proposal (RFP).
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Creates invoices for government and contractors and enter them into Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) government system.
  • Execute and assist general ledger activities, including recurring and general entries.
  • Process accounts payable invoices and issues checks weekly and by request.
  • Review and post entries for accuracy and compliance with Cooperative's established accounting principles.

Member Service Representative

FreeState Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Topeka, KS
02.2014 - 09.2015
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted over 50 members per day with correcting account, service and system issues by educating on required forms and technical processes.
  • Learned internal systems and related service role duties to provide skilled team backup in handling customer demands.
  • Process service orders for members while following due diligent practices
  • Complete daily and monthly reporting for billing and member service correspondence
  • Assist multiple departments with flexible needs
  • Knowledge of monthly billing/payment cycle and corresponding accounting reports.
  • Assisted with new metering implementation for 12,000+ AMI meters.
  • Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.

Account Service Representative

Security Benefit
Topeka, KS
02.2013 - 02.2014
  • Initiated mutual fund and variable annuity applications by reviewing for errors and data-entry.
  • Received and placed calls to/from financial advisors or clients regarding account information and financial exchanges.
  • Listened to clients and assisted with navigation of complex systems involved in financial investment transactions.
  • Developed extensive knowledge of retirement products and tax information for retirement products.
  • Balanced up to 25 accounts simultaneously, maintaining regular contact and professional relationships with each.

Education

BBA - Business Management, Human Resources, Marketing

Fort Hays State University
Hays
08.2015 - 05.2017

Continued Education - Business & Accounting

Washburn University
Topeka
08.2010 - 05.2011

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Allen County Community College
Iola, KS
08.2008 - 05.2010

Skills

  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll and Benefits Administration
  • Quickbooks Online Expertise
  • Financial Statements Expertise
  • Business Process Workflow
  • MS Office Expertise
  • Month-End Reports
  • Bank Deposits
  • Monthly Reconciliations
  • Check Disbursement
  • File and Database Management
  • Monthly Reconciliations
  • Check Disbursement
  • File and Database Management

Quote

To be able to look back upon one’s life in satisfaction, is to live twice.
Kahlil Gibran

Timeline

Business Manager/Accounting Specialist

Hayden Catholic High School
03.2019 - Current

Office Specialist

City of Topeka
12.2018 - 03.2019

Financial Accounting Assistant

FreeState Electric Cooperative, Inc.
09.2015 - 12.2018

BBA - Business Management, Human Resources, Marketing

Fort Hays State University
08.2015 - 05.2017

Member Service Representative

FreeState Electric Cooperative, Inc.
02.2014 - 09.2015

Account Service Representative

Security Benefit
02.2013 - 02.2014

Continued Education - Business & Accounting

Washburn University
08.2010 - 05.2011

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Allen County Community College
08.2008 - 05.2010
SARAH BROXTERMAN