Sarah Gelinas
Claremont
Summary
Competent and detail-oriented accounting specialist well-versed in accounts payable and receivable management, financial forecasting, budgets, and payroll. Talented in identifying and correcting errors for impeccable accuracy. Committed to achieving team objectives and driving company development. Proactive communicator with solid foundation of trustworthy and dependable performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist
Valley Regional Hospital
Claremont
08.2022 - Current
- Executed payroll processing for over 300 employees, ensuring timely payments and compliance with regulations, leading to enhanced employee satisfaction.
- Conducted bi-weekly payroll audits, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures that resulted in marked gains in accuracy.
- Developed a new 1099 processing workflow, enhancing efficiency and ensuring timely compliance with IRS regulations.
- Fostered a collaborative environment by training new team members on payroll procedures, ensuring seamless integration and knowledge transfer.
- Maintained precise records in QuickBooks, ensuring accurate invoicing and payment postings that facilitated timely financial insights.
- Utilize analytical skills to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
- Contribute to financial integrity with consistent bookkeeping practices.
- Executed monthly reconciliations of accounts in QuickBooks and Zoho Books, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Streamlined sales tax payment processes, enhancing timely submissions and avoiding penalties, leading to improved cash flow management.
- Implemented automated bookkeeping systems, significantly reducing manual errors and enhancing overall accounting efficiency.
Bookkeeper
CCW Technology
Dallas
02.2016 - Current
- Utilize analytical skills to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
- Contribute to financial integrity with consistent bookkeeping practices.
- Executed monthly reconciliations of accounts in QuickBooks and Zoho Books, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Streamlined sales tax payment processes, enhancing timely submissions and avoiding penalties, lead to improved cash flow management.
- Implemented automated bookkeeping systems, significantly reducing manual errors, and enhancing overall accounting efficiency.
Junior Staff Accountant
Canam Bridges US Inc
Claremont
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Analyzed monthly sales tax data, facilitating accurate submissions and minimizing compliance discrepancies.
- Collaborated with the finance team during month-end closing, fostering a cohesive environment that led to timely financial reporting.
- Maintained precise records of customer payments, contributing to improved cash flow management and reducing outstanding receivables.
- Demonstrated a proactive attitude in receiving inventory, ensuring accurate stock levels, and supporting operational efficiency.
- Streamlined monthly sales tax preparation, ensuring timely submissions, and reducing compliance discrepancies.
- Executed accurate weekly AP checks, ensuring prompt vendor payments, and strengthening supplier relationships.
Staff Accountant
Swish White River
White River Junction
06.2017 - 10.2021
- Analyzed monthly sales tax data, facilitating accurate submissions and minimizing compliance discrepancies.
- Collaborated with the finance team during month-end closing, fostering a cohesive environment that led to timely financial reporting.
- Maintained precise records of customer payments, contributing to improved cash flow management and reducing outstanding receivables.
- Executed accurate weekly AP checks, ensuring prompt vendor payments and strengthening supplier relationships.
- Streamlined cash flow monitoring processes, resulting in improved financial oversight and timely reporting for executive decision-making.
- Analyzed monthly financial data to identify discrepancies, leading to enhanced accuracy in financial reporting and compliance.
- Fostered a team-oriented environment by assisting colleagues with accounting needs, promoting collaboration and shared success.
Administrative Assistant
Hillsborough County Veterinary Hospital
Amherst
01.2006 - 12.2017
- Streamlined financial record maintenance processes, ensuring timely reporting and enhancing accuracy in accounts payable.
- Executed bank reconciliations with precision, achieving substantial improvements in financial reporting and accountability.
- Analyzed correspondence workflows to identify inefficiencies, implementing solutions that improved response times and client satisfaction.
- Fostered effective communication between departments, leading to improved collaboration on financial tasks and smoother operations.
- Provided steadfast support to team members, promoting a positive work environment and enhancing overall team productivity.
- Orchestrated financial reporting processes, enhancing accuracy and timeliness, leading to improved stakeholder confidence in fiscal management
Operations
Veremedy Pet Hospitals
White River Junction / Woodstock
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Streamlined invoice processing to enhance accuracy, resulting in timely payments and improved vendor relationships.
- Conducted monthly vendor statement reconciliations, identifying discrepancies that led to measurable improvements in financial reporting.
- Maintained precise data entry for accounts payable and receivable, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and enhancing overall financial integrity.
- Collaborated with the accounting manager to facilitate efficient invoice data entry, fostering a positive team environment and shared accountability.
Accounting Assistant
Golf and Ski Warehouse
Lebanon
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Streamlined invoice processing to enhance accuracy, resulting in timely payments and improved vendor relationships.
- Conducted monthly vendor statement reconciliations, identifying discrepancies that led to measurable improvements in financial reporting.
- Maintained precise data entry for accounts payable ensuring compliance with accounting standards and enhancing overall financial integrity.
- Collaborated with the accounting manager to facilitate efficient invoice data entry, fostering a positive team environment and shared accountability.
- Leveraged proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with SAGE100 to optimize reporting processes, delivering noticeable results in financial operations.
- Provided assistance to team members, promoting a collaborative atmosphere and enhancing overall productivity.
Veterinary Technician
Hillsborough County Veterinary Hospital
Amherst
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance, which led to noticeable improvements in treatment efficiency.
- Partnered with veterinarians during surgical procedures, facilitating seamless operations and contributing to successful patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate financial records and reconciled accounts, upholding financial integrity and supporting operational transparency.
- Provided compassionate customer service, effectively communicating with pet owners to triage cases and coordinate follow-ups post-treatment.
- Streamlined front office operations, enhancing patient flow and reducing wait times, leading to improved client satisfaction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting concentration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05.2025
Associate of Science - Accounting
River Valley Community College
Claremont, NH05.2012
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Becker College
Leicester, MA05.2000
Skills
- Payroll
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Quickbooks
- Accounting
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Reporting
- Inventory Management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Sales Tax
Additional Information
Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
Member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society
References
- Allen Crist, CCW Technology, 801-401-0203, allen@ccwtech.com
- Jim Yannizze, Swish White River, 603-762-0795, jyannizze@comcast.net
- Cheryl Schunk, Hillsborough County Veterinary Hospital, 603-261-8300, a-schunk@comcast.net
Timeline
Accounting Specialist
Valley Regional Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Junior Staff Accountant
Canam Bridges US Inc
10.2021 - 08.2022
Staff Accountant
Swish White River
06.2017 - 10.2021
Accounting Assistant
Golf and Ski Warehouse
05.2016 - 08.2016
Operations
Veremedy Pet Hospitals
04.2016 - 04.2017
Bookkeeper
CCW Technology
02.2016 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Hillsborough County Veterinary Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2017
Veterinary Technician
Hillsborough County Veterinary Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting concentration
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Accounting
River Valley Community College
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Becker College
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