Sequoia Baker
Phenix City,USA
Summary
Accounting professional with hands-on experience in municipal finance. Detail-oriented and experienced in supporting daily accounting operations, maintaining financial records, and handling financial transactions. Seeking an accounting or finance position where I can continue to grow my skills and contribute to a professional team.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Assistant
Finance Assistant
Phenix City, USA
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted daily financial operations, processing invoices, payment requests, and reviewing documentation to ensure timely payment.
- Verify invoice amounts, account codes, and approvals prior to payment processing.
- Record journal entries and perform bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with internal controls.
- Count and verify cash deposits for General Fund, Utilities Fund, and Special Fund to ensure accurate financial recordkeeping.
- Maintained organized financial records to enhance accuracy of financial reporting and ensure audit readiness.
- Communicated with vendors and internal departments to resolve billing inquiries and provide updates on payment status.
Tax Preparation Volunteer
SaveFirst
Montgomery, USA
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Provided free tax preparation services to low-income families
- Assisted low-income families with free tax preparation to alleviate financial burdens
- Ensured accuracy of tax returns, adhering to IRS guidelines to maximize client refunds
- Communicated with clients to effectively gather financial information for accurate tax preparation
- Utilized TaxSlayer Pro software for tax preparation tasks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery, AL 08.2022 - 05.2025
Skills
- Invoice processing
- Bank reconciliation
- Journal entry preparation
- Financial reporting
- Tax preparation
- Microsoft Excel
- Vendor communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Leadership Experience
- President, Accounting Club, Auburn University at Montgomery, 09/2024 - 05/2025
- Vice President, Government Financial Management Student Society, Auburn University at Montgomery, 01/2025 - 05/2025
Activities
- President, Accounting Club, Auburn University at Montgomery, 09/01/24, 05/31/25
- Vice President, Government Financial Management Student Society, Auburn University at Montgomery, 01/01/25, 05/31/25
Timeline
Finance Assistant
Finance Assistant
06.2025 - Current
Tax Preparation Volunteer
SaveFirst
02.2025 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
Auburn University at Montgomery
08.2022 - 05.2025