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Shannon Sanders

Greensboro,NC

Summary

Experienced 10 years accounting and payroll professional with a strong track record of improving operational accuracy and streamlining financial processes. Supported multi-state payroll for hundreds of employees, reduced reconciliation errors, and helped ensure clean audits and regulatory compliance. Background spans both corporate and remote roles, bringing adaptability and a results-driven mindset to every team she joins.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Payroll Specialist

FedEx Express
05.2023 - Current
  • Processed payroll for 700-1000+ multi-state employees using ADP and Kronos, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws, including garnishments and tax filings (W-2, 941, 940).
  • Audited payroll data and resolved discrepancies, reducing errors and delays in payments.
  • Collaborated with HR on onboarding, timekeeping, benefits, and employee payroll inquiries.

Staff Accountant

Butterflies Bakery
Durham, NC
04.2021 - 05.2023
  • Improved month-end close speed by 20% through accurate journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Ensured 100% general ledger accuracy to support reliable financial reporting.
  • Reduced reconciliation errors by 20% by managing accounts payable/accounts receivable and resolving issues quickly.
  • Supported clean audits with full GAAP compliance, and accurate documentation.

Accounts Receivable/Payable Specialist

King Logistics
03.2018 - 03.2021
  • Managed full-cycle accounts payable and receivable functions, reducing outstanding accounts by 20% through diligent follow-up.
  • Improved month-end financial accuracy by reconciling journal entries, reducing close discrepancies by 20%, and ensuring timely reporting.
  • Resolved client and vendor payment discrepancies, enhancing accounts reconciliation efficiency by 20%, and aligning outcomes with pricing objectives.

Bookkeeper

Novant Health
Durham, NC
01.2015 - 02.2018
  • Managed daily bookkeeping and tax filings, ensuring accuracy in financial records and risk exposure reporting.
  • Supported contractual risk transfer evaluations and implemented QuickBooks, increasing data management efficiency by 25%.
  • Assisted in developing and documenting internal controls to maintain compliance and reduce errors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Capella University

Skills

  • SAP
  • QuickBooks
  • Bloomberg
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • Netsuite
  • Oracle
  • GL Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Journal Entries
  • Financial Analysis & Reporting
  • Advanced functions
  • RMIS
  • Loss trend analysis
  • Broker data
  • Full-cycle accounts payable/receivable
  • Full Knowledge of GAAP
  • Payroll processing ( Kudos, QuickBooks)
  • ADP
  • Payroll software expertise
  • Multi-state payroll
  • General ledger accounting
  • Payroll taxes and compliance

Awards

  • QuickBooks Certified
  • Microsoft Excel Certification (Advanced)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sr Payroll Specialist

FedEx Express
05.2023 - Current

Staff Accountant

Butterflies Bakery
04.2021 - 05.2023

Accounts Receivable/Payable Specialist

King Logistics
03.2018 - 03.2021

Bookkeeper

Novant Health
01.2015 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Capella University

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