Sarah Thrapp
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
Interior Logic Group
Portland, OR
02.1993 - 08.2024
- Performed daily bank reconciliations, prepared journal entries, and maintained general ledger.
- Ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles standards.
- Conducted month-end closing activities such as accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses and other adjustments.
- Coordinated external audits.
- Collaborated closely with various departments.
- Filed tax returns in compliance with strict regulatory standards.
- Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies.
Procurement Assistant
University of Alaska
Soldotna, AK
01.1991 - 06.1992
- Prepared purchase orders, requisitions and other documents related to purchasing activities.
- Ensured that all purchases are made according to company policies and procedures.
- Organized contracts and purchase orders by maintaining meticulous filing systems.
- Supported other departments as needed: switchboard operator, processing AP checks, verifying payroll, and filing student schedules.
Assistant Accountant
Mikundra, Cottrell and Company
Kenai, AK
01.1990 - 06.1990
- Answered incoming calls, responded to emails, faxes and other inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Greeted visitors, clients and guests in a professional manner.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis including sorting, distributing and responding when necessary.
- Compiled data into spreadsheets for analysis or reporting purposes.
- Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently.
- Generated weekly progress reports summarizing tasks completed during the week.
Bookkeeper
Kenai Pump Sales and Repair
Kenai, AK
06.1987 - 01.1990
- Implemented Accounting System to maintain and track accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll to help manage business operations.
- Processed payroll for employees, including calculating wages, deductions, and issuing payments.
- Filed all Payroll and Sales Tax Reports.
- Acted as backup person for owner of store, opening and closing store as needed, selling merchandise, and organizing displays.
Customer Service Representative
Homer Electric Association
Soldotna, AK
03.1979 - 03.1983
- Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
- Took payments from customers at the counter and applied them to the correct accounts.
- De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
- Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
- Worked with Service Crews to turn off Electric Service when payments not made timely.
Customer Service Representative
Pacific Power & Light
Astoria, OR
06.1977 - 01.1979
- Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
- Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Took payments from customers and applied them to the correct accounts.
- Worked with service crews to turn off electric service when payments were not made timely.
- De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
University of Alaska Anchorage
Kenai, AK06-1992
Skills
- General Ledger, AP, AR
- Inventory
- Bank Reconciliations
- Excel
- Sales tax reporting
- Month-end closing
- Perform Internal Audits and Manage External Audits
- Payroll and Property Tax Reporting
Affiliations
- I enjoy live music events in small gatherings, going for walks in nature, and reading a good book.
Timeline
Assistant Controller
Interior Logic Group
02.1993 - 08.2024
Procurement Assistant
University of Alaska
01.1991 - 06.1992
Assistant Accountant
Mikundra, Cottrell and Company
01.1990 - 06.1990
Bookkeeper
Kenai Pump Sales and Repair
06.1987 - 01.1990
Customer Service Representative
Homer Electric Association
03.1979 - 03.1983
Customer Service Representative
Pacific Power & Light
06.1977 - 01.1979
Associate of Arts - Accounting
University of Alaska Anchorage
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