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Sarah Wilson

Fargo,ND

Summary

Results-driven accountant and financial account services representative seeking employment in a professional environment to leverage and enhance diverse skills. Proven track record of delivering exceptional financial results and providing top-notch client service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Provider Auditor

Noridian Healthcare Solutions
Fargo, ND
05.2023 - Current
  • Initiates, plans, conducts, and finalize audits of financial, management, and administrative procedures of assigned cost reports
  • Responsible for determining appropriate scope and procedures for each individual review
  • Analyzes audit program to determine proper procedures are performed based on scope
  • Responsible for conducting Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other financial analysis, limited and full desk reviews, and in-house and on-site field audits to ensure proper reimbursement for health care providers for the Medicare programs
  • Requires ability to develop knowledge of documentation requirements from audit testing through preparation of audit workpapers.

Accountant

Tharaldson Hospitality Management
Fargo, ND
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Regular cash reconciliation
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliation; preparation of month-end journal entries and supporting documentation
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements following USALI guidelines
  • Assist with annual budget and audit processes
  • Prepare annual personal property renditions and quarterly FF&E draw requests
  • Work as a part of a team on hotel-related accounting projects
  • Review and update processes to gain efficiencies
  • Regular communication with hotel management, business partners, and co-workers carried out in a courteous and professional manner
  • Other duties and projects as assigned.

Accountant

Archway Marketing Services
Fargo, ND
09.2020 - 09.2022
  • Prepare and analyze general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
  • Meet and exceed corporate deadlines
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliation, preparation of month-end journal entries and supporting documentation
  • Preparing and analyze journal entries and assembling the proper supporting documentation
  • Produce and review daily, weekly, monthly or ad hoc reporting through the use of reporting systems and tools as required by client and SOX requirements
  • Create and maintain standard operating procedures
  • Support client inquires and information requests
  • Support month end, quarter end and year end closing and other key processing deadlines
  • Comply with audits of all tasks requiring process explanation and accountability
  • Operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining positive team morale
  • Actively train on primary and back-up responsibilities
  • Conduct hierarchy maintenance
  • Perform back-office transactional tasks while exceeding data entry requirements.

Customer Advocate

BCBS Of North Dakota
Fargo, ND
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Provided assistance, service, & education to all internal/external members, providers and/or customers while ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Processed and resolved customer issues with varying complexities
  • Understood any claims inquiry through reasoning and research
  • Determined any actions necessary and documented the process appropriately.

Account Services Representative

US Bank
Fargo, ND
11.2015 - 06.2020
  • Contacted government clients to assist in resolving credit card account delinquencies/payment issues
  • Oversaw a diverse portfolio of both Military and Civilian accounts
  • Provided creative solutions toward improving current processes to enhance the customer experience
  • Reconciled accounts to determine source of delinquencies/credit balances
  • Provided feedback/suggestions to Relationship Managers to determine best way to meet client's needs
  • Working under deadlines to ensure customer needs are being met daily
  • Recorded and organized financial information for government accounts.

Education

High school diploma -

Belleview High School
Belleview, FL
05.2001

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Service
  • Journal Entries
  • Financial Report Writing
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • SOX
  • GAAP (2 years)
  • SAP ERP
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Finance
  • Audit Planning

Timeline

Provider Auditor

Noridian Healthcare Solutions
05.2023 - Current

Accountant

Tharaldson Hospitality Management
09.2022 - 12.2022

Accountant

Archway Marketing Services
09.2020 - 09.2022

Customer Advocate

BCBS Of North Dakota
11.2019 - 06.2020

Account Services Representative

US Bank
11.2015 - 06.2020

High school diploma -

Belleview High School
Sarah Wilson