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Sarah Wazny
Arvada
Summary
Seasoned Business Operations & Accounting Manager specializing in implementing successful accounting systems for primarily small business entities. Accomplished in driving business efficiency and fulfilling organization initiatives. Excellent "Team mentality" and skilled with relationship building. Offering 21+ years of progressive experience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting and HR Manager
Stonebridge Builders General Contractor
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Led all aspects of Accounting & Office Operations for this small business. Provided recommendations on best practices and strategies to optimize processes.
- Managed all Payroll requirements - Accounting entries, onboarding, audits and reviews.
- Managed Vendor (A/P) records and relations as well as Client (A/R) primary contact for payment and finance inquiries
Accounting Services
Del Valle Consultants/Self-Employed
01.2018 - 06.2024
- Monthly accounting services and ad hoc accounting for a variety of independent clients (Industries including: Hotel, Dental, Investment, Real Estate, Consultant Services).
- Data management, bank/account reconciliations, Year End Close and Reporting, Audit Prep, Sales Tax Management, Payroll Process Execution & Entries.
- Familiar with QB Desktop and online, as well as syncing QV Processing systems - Stripe/Square, etc.
Business Services Manager
Pidel Group - Property Investment Management Company
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Worked under direction of the operating partner to coordinate A/P and A/R, and account service coordination.
- Communicate with vendors, resources and partners to work toward company growth and profit goals.
- Assist in efforts to streamline processes and procedures.
- Proficient with Propertyware(RealPage) and Quickbooks systems.
Project & Events Manager
Events Unlimited Inc./MillerCoors
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Worked closely with multiple Miller Coors internal client department leads to plan and execute ongoing meetings and events.
- Developed productive relationships to maximize understanding of client goals and execution of desired impact.
Marketing Event Manager
Events Unlimited, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Accountable for $900K Coors Brewing Company account. Worked to initiate and execute corporate sponsorship programs, including NASCAR program activation.
- Oversaw program execution including inventory management and collaboration with partner agencies and the 3-tier distribution system.
- Identified new business opportunities with several clients within existing customer groups resulting in increased revenue.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO01-2004
Skills
- Successful management of multiple projects simultaneously
- Strategic business analysis capabilities to optimize systems
- Proven impact to identify opportunities to generate new business
- Exceptional organizational skills in planning, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines
- Experience in budget management, vendor and client relations
- Proficient with developing and delivering persuasive presentations and pitches
- Payroll and HR administration
- A/P and A/R accurate daily and periodic execution
Interests
Timeline
Accounting and HR Manager
Stonebridge Builders General Contractor
06.2024 - 07.2025
Accounting Services
Del Valle Consultants/Self-Employed
01.2018 - 06.2024
Business Services Manager
Pidel Group - Property Investment Management Company
01.2011 - 01.2018
Project & Events Manager
Events Unlimited Inc./MillerCoors
01.2008 - 01.2010
Marketing Event Manager
Events Unlimited, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado State University