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Sarah McMaster

Sarah McMaster

Boise,ID

Summary

Positive and detail-focused, excelling in analytical thinking and problem-solving. Possess foundational knowledge in financial principles and proficient in data analysis and Excel. Capable of driving meaningful insights and contributing to financial decision-making processes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Trainee – Administration

Bureau of Reclamation
06.2022 - 03.2025
    • Supported monthly and year-end processes by preparing reconciliations, issuing certificates, and tracking compliance reports.
    • Created Excel-based automation tools, cutting data processing time by 35% and minimizing errors in HR and finance workflows.
    • Digitized and organized over 10 cabinets of financial and personnel documents, improving audit efficiency and reducing storage by 60%.
    • Developed departmental SOPs, streamlining reporting procedures and increasing operational efficiency by 300%.
    • Coordinated administrative support for HR and finance functions, including layout planning, data tracking, and mailroom services.
    • Developed interpersonal communication abilities by liaising with diverse teams across different departments within the organization.
    • Gained experience and perspective by working in various departments.

Assistant Manager

Chicago Connection
01.2022 - 07.2022
    • Monitored daily transactions and maintained financial records with 100% accuracy, contributing to monthly reports.
    • Oversaw purchase requisitions and goods receipts, ensuring inventory and cost records aligned with financial reports.
    • Reduced fulfillment time by 30% using system-driven communication processes to optimize logistics and reduce waste.
    • Improved staff accountability and schedule adherence by leading team briefings and addressing performance concerns.
    • Handled daily reconciliations and discrepancy investigations, ensuring proper cash management procedures.
    • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
    • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.

Crew Lead

Chicago Connection
04.2021 - 01.2022
    • Led financial audits on POS transactions, maintaining 99% accuracy across multiple registers.
    • Analyzed sales and cost data to help upper management identify areas of concern or unusual variance.
    • Directed shift operations and team performance, resulting in a 40% increase in productivity.
    • Trained new employees on financial protocols and inventory control processes.
    • Managed discrepancies in order data and inventory reconciliation through root-cause investigation.
    • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
    • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
    • Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05.2027

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID
05.2025

Skills

  • SAP proficiency
  • Financial reconciliation and reporting
  • GAAP compliance expertise
  • Procurement & inventory tracking
  • Excel Automation & Data Cleansing
  • Administrative support & document management
  • Data-driven investigation
  • QuickBooks, Xero, Sage
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Detail-oriented analysis

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits

Quote

Since the initial publication of the chart of the electromagnetic spectrum, humans have learned that what they can touch, smell, see, and hear is less than one-millionth of reality.
R. Buckminster Fuller

Software

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Student Trainee – Administration

Bureau of Reclamation
06.2022 - 03.2025

Assistant Manager

Chicago Connection
01.2022 - 07.2022

Crew Lead

Chicago Connection
04.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Purdue University

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

College of Western Idaho

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