Sara L Taylor
Mason City,IA
Summary
Detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven to analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies and formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Order Processor
Curries
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained a high level of accuracy while entering orders into the system, ensuring proper billing and shipping information.
Accounting Clerk
Manpower Staffing
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
Resident Assistant
Country Meadows Retirement Community
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
Professional Residential Cleaner
Kim's Cleaning Service
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Delivered consistent results by adhering to established cleaning protocols and checklists.
- Maintained a clean and organized appearance for client homes, ensuring maximum comfort and ease of use.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as steam cleaners or carpet shampooers to address specific client requirements effectively.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding specific needs or concerns related to their home''s cleanliness and organization.
- Managed inventory of necessary cleaning supplies while minimizing waste through careful usage monitoring strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals for new customers.
- Reduced allergens and improved indoor air quality through regular dusting and vacuuming tasks.
A/R A/P
Mason City Motor Company
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Optimized collection efforts through regular reviews of customer payment history and analysis of financial data.
- Conducted thorough credit assessments on new customers, mitigating potential risk exposure for the organization.
- Expedited invoice processing for timely payments, reducing aging accounts and improving cash flow.
- Ensure that payments were made to customers in a timely manner
Data Entry Clerk
Cavender Toyota
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
Staff Accountant
San Antonio Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
10.2016 - 02.2020
- Daily balancing of sales, parts, and service transactions.
- Daily balancing of two bank accounts.
- Reconcile and post Chrysler and warranty statements weekly.
- Calculate ESP and GAP cancellations and issue refunds.
- Analyze schedules and journals and make corrections.
- Assist with month end and year end closing.
- Monitored accounts receivable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Payoff and floor plan vehicles..
Service Accounting
Jordan Ford
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Daily balancing of parts and service.
- Assist with warranty claims.
- Analyze schedules and journals and make corrections.
Staff Accountant
Mankato Ford/Harrison Ford Of Mankato
08.1989 - 09.2015
- Bill all vehicle sales in an accurate and timely manner.
- Review and prepare contract packages and submit to lenders.
- Track funding and rebate receivables.
- Reconcile bank account monthly.
- Work closely with the owner to maintain cash flow.
- Review and post Vincent and Dealer payment statements.
- Assist with month end and year end closing.
- Analyze schedules and journals and make corrections
- Pay off and floor plan new and used vehicles.
- Accounts receivable
- Balance sales, parts, and service daily.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Mankato Area Vocational Technical Institute
N Mankato, MN06.1985
Skills
- Teamwork orientation
- Data entry skills
- Deadline Management
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Invoicing and Billing
- Dependable and Responsible
- Recordkeeping skills
- Work Prioritization
- Invoice Preparation
- Filing and Recordkeeping
Timeline
Order Processor
Curries
07.2023 - Current
Accounting Clerk
Manpower Staffing
02.2023 - 06.2023
Resident Assistant
Country Meadows Retirement Community
10.2022 - 01.2023
Professional Residential Cleaner
Kim's Cleaning Service
04.2021 - 10.2022
A/R A/P
Mason City Motor Company
09.2020 - 04.2021
Data Entry Clerk
Cavender Toyota
03.2020 - 04.2020
Staff Accountant
San Antonio Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
10.2016 - 02.2020
Service Accounting
Jordan Ford
12.2015 - 09.2016
Staff Accountant
Mankato Ford/Harrison Ford Of Mankato
08.1989 - 09.2015
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Mankato Area Vocational Technical Institute
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