Sarah Sholty
Ida Grove,IA
Summary
Accomplished Center Director at Kidzone Child Care Center, adept in facility management and emergency response, with a solid track record in staff development and parent communication. Proficient in bank statement reconciliation and payroll processing, I significantly reduced financial discrepancies, demonstrating a blend of strategic oversight. Detail-oriented Bookkeeper well versed in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Director
Kidzone Child Care Center
01.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans for disasters, security issues, and injuries.
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Recruited and developed solid team of professionals to care for up to 57 children each day.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Led and motivated young people from diverse backgrounds, fostering improved job and social skills.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Scheduled employees for shifts based on the number of children in age group with certain requirements of teacher-child ratios.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Prepared weekly family billing and deposits.
Legal Assistant
Cosgrove Law Firm
04.2012 - 01.2019
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals from dictation.
- Managed the firms trust account, balanced and kept detailed records for account audits by the Bar Association.
- Assisted in the preparation of individual and business income tax returns and assembled client copies, paper file copies and tax payments for filing.
- Other clerical duties as requested.
Bookkeeper
Wilson's Bookkeeping & Tax Service
11.2007 - 04.2012
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Completed payroll tax, sales tax and fuel tax forms in compliance with regulations.
- Assisted clients with debt management with budget set up and bill paying.
Education
No Degree - Accounting
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IowaHigh School Diploma -
Battle Creek - Ida Grove Community Schools
Ida Grove, Iowa05-2004
Skills
- Training and coaching
- Parent communication
- Staff evaluations
- Emergency response
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Licensing management
- Facility management
- Emergency first aid
- Classroom oversight
- A/P and A/R
- Bank statement reconciliation
- Payroll processing
Timeline
Center Director
Kidzone Child Care Center
01.2019 - Current
Legal Assistant
Cosgrove Law Firm
04.2012 - 01.2019
Bookkeeper
Wilson's Bookkeeping & Tax Service
11.2007 - 04.2012
No Degree - Accounting
Iowa Western Community College
High School Diploma -
Battle Creek - Ida Grove Community Schools
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