SARAH PATRAM
Schwenksville,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Parish Administrator
Church of the Messiah
Lower Gwynedd, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Updated member contact information on a regular basis using database software programs.
- Assisted in the coordination of church events, including weddings, funerals and other special services.
- Oversaw the maintenance of the building and grounds, as well as any necessary repairs or renovations.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents and managing office supplies.
- Facilitated communication between different ministries within the church organization.
- Worked closely with clergy members to plan worship services according to liturgical standards.
- Developed and implemented internal policies and procedures for day-to-day operations.
Bookkeeper/Financial Secretary
Church of the Messiah
04.2016 - Current
- Perform all monthly, yearly functions of a bookkeeper - accounts payable/receivable, budget forecasting, payroll
- Timely payroll tax calculations and payments
- All accounting for outreach shop run by our church.
- Conduct monthly bank reconciliations.
- Ensure accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Perform month-end closing activities.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Certify and process payroll, electronic deposits and pay adjustments while distributing checks.
Staff Accountant
Franklin Realty Development Corporation
05.2006 - 01.2012
- Position responsibilities included all aspects of Accounts Payable for the company and nine subsidiaries, Bank Reconciliation and Contract Tracking
- Accounts Payable organization and entry into payable system
- Tracking of Payables for due date
- Tracking of checking account balances for each individual company
- Review of all account statements received from vendors
- Resolve all billing issues
- Recording all contracted bills to be sure contracts are executed as originally written
- Monthly reconciliation of all accounts
- Worked with CFO to streamline accounting processes within the company.
- Participated in special projects as needed.
Assistant Manager
Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union
02.2004 - 05.2006
- Cash ordering and Vault balancing
- Monthly auditing to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Prepare management reports for transaction analysis
- Customer service and conflict resolution
- Annual Performance evaluation of employees
- Opening and Closing duties within branch location
- Running of large office on rotating Saturday schedule
- Perform notary services, loan application processing and loan closings
- Suggest helpful products and services to enhance financial security.
Bookkeeper
First Service Bank
- Assisted in development and implementation of bold and aggressive plans and policies to support the migration and implementation to new centralized software system
- The completed project improved the institutions time and cash management processes
- Balance and research all federal reserve adjustments
- Provide management reports for adjustment analysis and tracking
- Ensure branch orders and shipments were correct.
Education
Gwynedd Mercy College
Skills
- Office Administration
- Facility Management
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Flexible Schedule
- Problem-Solving
- Task Prioritization
- Strong Work Ethic
- Punctual and Dependable
- Reliability
- General Ledger Accounting
- Budget Preparation
- Bookkeeping
- Cash Flow Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Statement Preparation
- General Ledger
- Bank Reconciliation
- Administrative Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Parish Administrator
Church of the Messiah
09.2023 - Current
Bookkeeper/Financial Secretary
Church of the Messiah
04.2016 - Current
Staff Accountant
Franklin Realty Development Corporation
05.2006 - 01.2012
Assistant Manager
Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union
02.2004 - 05.2006
Bookkeeper
First Service Bank
Gwynedd Mercy College
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