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Sarah Pickett

Sarah Pickett

Austin,TX

Summary

Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Clerk

Act Global
Austin, TX
09.2022 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date accounts receivable records and coordinated monthly billing activities.
  • Processed invoices, payments, and statements in a timely manner.
  • Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
  • Resolved customer inquiries regarding bills and payments.
  • Generated financial reports for management review on a regular basis.
  • Developed procedures to improve accuracy of financial data entry processes.
  • Analyzed variances between budgeted expenses and actual expenses.
  • Performed daily general ledger entries to record financial transactions accurately.
  • Assisted with the preparation of month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Processed sales tax returns in accordance with state regulations.
  • Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.

Executive Assistant/Bookkeeper

Christopher S. Shields, P.C.
Austin, TX
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion by implementing an up-to-date "To-Do" list.
  • Revised and maintained master calendar to coordinate meetings, events, fundraisers, and personal appointments.
  • Prepared lobby expense and Political Action Committee reports on a monthly basis.
  • Assisted with facilitating board meeting agendas by creating and distributing support materials in advance.
  • Managed and tracked expenses to meet company budget requirements.
  • Set up virtual meetings for management with correspondence materials to facilitate communication with clients and board members.

BILLING

  • Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable for thirteen clients.
  • Prepared and delivered monthly invoices to clients.
  • Made daily deposits, paid bills and wrote checks.
  • Reviewed financial information in Quickbooks and reconciled bank and credit card accounts monthly to mitigate annual audit risks.
  • Researched and resolved billing inconsistencies and errors through individual analysis.

WEBSITE

  • Maintained www.taaa.org company website to drive interest and increase company revenues.
  • Designed and delivered weekly email campaigns to Texas Agricultural Aviation Association (TAAA) subscribers.
  • Configured company website www.txstrategy.com to attract potential clientele.
  • Entered TAAA member information in Weebly to track leads, interactions and propel sales opportunities.

EVENT COORDINATOR

  • Developed diagrams and floor plans with event setup requirements.
  • Maintained files with contracts, agreements and work orders in client-specific platforms.
  • Delivered client services in logistics, registration and attendee tracking for internal and external events.
  • Maintained close communication with clients to mitigate service issues.
  • Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
  • Participated in pre-event meetings to review expectations and security measures.
  • Managed content development for meeting and conference agendas.

Full-time Student

Contra Costa College
01.2021 - 06.2021

Sales Associate

McCaulou's, Inc. DBA Bancroft Clothing
Berkeley, CA
09.2019 - 10.2020

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA

Skills

  • Invoicing and Billing
  • Inventory Accounting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Proficient in Quickbooks
  • Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Customer Service
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Active Learning
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Administration and Reporting
  • Scheduling and Calendar Management
  • Event Coordination

Timeline

Accounting Clerk

Act Global
09.2022 - Current

Executive Assistant/Bookkeeper

Christopher S. Shields, P.C.
06.2021 - 08.2022

Full-time Student

Contra Costa College
01.2021 - 06.2021

Sales Associate

McCaulou's, Inc. DBA Bancroft Clothing
09.2019 - 10.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Contra Costa College
Sarah Pickett