Sarah McWhirter
Mount Gilead
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, strong customer service skills, and time management abilities. Adept at mastering new skills and providing a positive experience to customers.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Denali State Bank
Fairbanks
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, check manufacturing, and ACH setup.
- Reconciled bank statements and general ledger accounts for accuracy.
- Maintained financial records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided support during tax preparation and filing processes.
- Created journal entries accurately and in a timely manner for month-end close processes.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness before payment processing.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles guidelines.
- Provided guidance to other departments regarding accounting policies and procedures.
- Prepare biweekly payroll, ensuring accurate and compliant payments.
- Reconcile seven accounts monthly, and resolve discrepancies.
- Process employee benefit payments.
- Run payroll and human resources payments as needed.
- Review and process expense reports.
Commercial Loan Specialist
Denali State Bank
Fairbanks
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted clients in understanding loan products and terms.
- Prepared documentation for loan closings and approvals.
- Maintained organized records of loan transactions and client communications.
- Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of current banking regulations related to commercial lending activities.
- Ensured that all transactions are properly documented according to established policies and procedures.
- Verified collateral documentation before the closing of loans.
- Informed customers of loan application requirements and deadlines.
- Met with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and answer questions about processes.
Transportation Assistant
Logistics Readiness Command
Fort Wainwright
09.2008 - 10.2023
- Guided managers and supervisors on finance, travel, and logistical issues.
- Prepared correspondence detailing cost analysis, regulatory guidelines, and supporting facts.
- Analyzed financial, logistical, and compliance documents.
- Reconciled seven government travel cards monthly (amounts ranging from $10K to $140K).
- Identified and corrected billing discrepancies (MDC, SDN codes, order numbers).
- Produced travel payment reports and validated cost estimates for mission support.
- Coordinated with customers to arrange the pick-up or delivery of goods promptly.
- Managed data entry, correspondence review, and financial record-keeping.
- Arranged household goods shipments and counseled service members on entitlements.
- Performed GS-7 Travel Clerk duties during September 2019–December 2020 and January–March 2022.
- Provided administrative support, such as filing paperwork, maintaining databases, and preparing reports.
Education
MBA -
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH10-2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH09-2021
Skills
- Accounts payable
- General ledger reconciliation
- Journal entries
- Banking regulations
- Financial compliance
- Loan documentation
- Data entry
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Account reconciliation processes
- Payroll management
- Customer relations
Timeline
Accountant
Denali State Bank
10.2023 - 10.2025
Commercial Loan Specialist
Denali State Bank
02.2023 - 10.2023
Transportation Assistant
Logistics Readiness Command
09.2008 - 10.2023
MBA -
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University