Sarah Buc
Strongsville,OH
Summary
Assisted teams in managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Accepted additional responsibilities to support team objectives. Contributed strong organizational skills to secure an entry-level position. Collaborated with team members to achieve company goals. Supported project management with attention to detail and accuracy. Managed multiple projects simultaneously with effective time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Sotera Health
Broadview Heights, OH
04.2024 - Current
- Processed high-volume invoices accurately and efficiently to ensure timely payments.
- Reconciled vendor statements to maintain accurate accounting records and resolve discrepancies.
- Managed payment schedules, optimizing cash flow while adhering to company policies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounts payable processes and improve efficiencies.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in invoice processing and compliance standards.
- Developed training materials for new hires, facilitating a smoother onboarding process within the department.
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Updated vendor information regularly, ensuring accurate contact details and banking information for prompt payments.
- Trained junior staff members in accounts payable procedures, increasing overall department efficiency.
Accountant
Lorain County Auditor
Elyria, OH
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Entered invoices into Oracle Database to then process payments via checks.
- Answer phone calls from departments/vendors to resolve payment issues, voids, or account questions.
- Daily balancing of both accounts receivable and payable.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying informed about changes and filing all required forms accurately and promptly.
- Examine vendor request forms to ensure all information is correct (tax ID, Vendor name and address, signature is within a year, etc.) before entering and updating Oracle.
Server
Ziggy’s Pub And Grill
Amherst, OH
05.2023 - 08.2023
Server
Aladdin’s Eatery
Oberlin, OH
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Clerk II
Lorain County Dog Kennel (Lorain County)
Elyria, OH
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Monitored office supplies and made arrangements for restocking of low-stock items.
- Processed documents and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
Fast Food Worker
KFC
Amherst, OH
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
- Trained newly hired employees on routine tasks and customer service.
- Collaborated with team members to quickly fill large orders and serve large parties.
- Performed food preparation responsibilities to meet franchise standards for quantities, speed, and packaging.
- Restocked workstations with supplies and food display cases with fresh selections to decrease customer waiting during busy periods.
- Processed orders on POS system and accepted cash and charge payments.
Education
Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OHMarion L Steele High School
Amherst, OH06.2016
Skills
Auditing
Payroll Administration
Regulatory Compliance
Funds Management
Data Inputting
Cash Flow Analysis
Bookkeeping
Financial Analysis
Data inputting
Auditing procedures
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Customer Relations
Payment processing
Invoice processing
Entry verification
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Sotera Health
04.2024 - Current
Server
Ziggy’s Pub And Grill
05.2023 - 08.2023
Accountant
Lorain County Auditor
10.2022 - 10.2024
Server
Aladdin’s Eatery
03.2022 - 12.2022
Clerk II
Lorain County Dog Kennel (Lorain County)
06.2018 - 10.2022
Fast Food Worker
KFC
06.2015 - 08.2017
Marion L Steele High School
Nursing
Lorain County Community College