Sarah Sowers, CPA, MBA
Canton,Ohio
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Walsh University
North Canton, Ohio
05.2018 - Current
- Supervise daily operations of the finance department staff and related functions, including payroll, budgets, accounts payable, debt, fixed assets, and account reconciliations
- Prepare and analyze monthly budget reports
- Oversee and coordinate the annual financial audit, including reviewing and preparing account analyses, and working closely with outside accountants
- Prepare schedules for Federal Form 990 and review tax returns prepared by outside accountants
- Coordinate 403(b) audit and Form 5500 preparation
- Implemented a payroll review system to ensure accuracy
- Responsible for researching and ensuring compliance with various state payroll tax requirements
- Assist the CFO with preparation of Board of Director financials and slide deck
- Continuously assist in evaluating, monitoring, and implementing strong internal controls and financial policies
- Serve as liaison between finance department and all other departments on campus
Supervisor
415 Group
Canton, Ohio
01.2011 - 05.2018
- Prepared federal, state, local, and income taxes on a timely basis
- Reviewed tax returns prepared by junior staff members
- Utilized tax software to efficiently process returns and identify potential deductions and credits for clients
- Prepared tax projections to help clients make decisions
- Collaborated with team members during audit and review engagements
- Recruited college students to intern during tax season
- Coordinated new hire training for interns
Adjunct Instructor
University of Mount Union
Alliance, Ohio
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Taught in-person auditing course to upper level accounting students
- Promoted a positive learning environment by encouraging critical thinking skills among students
- Prepared, administered and graded exams and assignments to evaluate student progress
- Used experience from public accounting to help textbook material apply to real life
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Walsh University
North Canton, Ohio12-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Mount Union
Alliance, Ohio05-2011
Skills
- Internal controls development
- US GAAP
- Strong research abilities
- Non-profit accounting
- Budget strategy
- Tax compliance
- Audit coordination
- Month-end and year-end closings
Timeline
Controller
Walsh University
05.2018 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
University of Mount Union
08.2015 - 12.2017
Supervisor
415 Group
01.2011 - 05.2018
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Walsh University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Mount Union
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