SHARLENE MANSHIP
Ellendale,DE
Summary
Dynamic and highly qualified Accountant with extensive knowledge of accounting principles. Well-organized and diligent about keeping records current, statements accurate, and accounts reconciled for fully compliant tracking, reporting, and auditing of financial records.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Secretary
Cape Henlopen School District
02.2022 - Current
- Review and process invoices
- Review, reconcile, and process cash receipts
- Review and prepare district contracts
- TRACK
- Provide guidance and support related to internal account financial transactions for various operating units
- Prepare/process/review supporting documentation related to district procurement activities
- Review and process Pcard transactions
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Business Instructor
Delaware Technical Community College
01.2016 - 03.2022
- Prepared lectures and moderated classroom discussions for various accounting courses
- Conveyed real-world context and business experiences to support learning
- Employed various teaching strategies and technologies to support student success
- Implemented instructional software to engage students, promote critical thinking, and improve retention of material
- Developed lesson plans, course materials, learning activities, assignments, and assessments to meet performance objectives
- Participated in student recruitment, registration, and career planning
Tax Preparer
Stayton & Dickens
02.2001 - 04.2021
- Prepared individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns for federal and state filings
- Reviewed with clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances
- Analyzed and researched brokerage statements to determine cost basis and gains and losses from investment activity
- Prepared bank reconciliations, adjusting entries, and financial statements
- Performed bookkeeping services utilizing QuickBooks
- Prepared quarterly payroll reports and documents for filing
Accountant
Delaware State Police FCU
07.2001 - 12.2015
- Posted, analyzed, and reconciled monthly entries to fixed asset, prepaid, accrued expense, and investment accounts
- Prepared monthly closing entries and performed monthly closing activities
- Prepared financial, regulatory, and budget reports adhering to credit union regulations and generally accepted accounting principles
- Developed annual budget and subsequent variance, trend, and ratio reports
- Adhered to audit standards and requirements by monitoring and improving accounting procedures
- Supervised activities of the Assistant Accountant; including accounts payable, reconciliation of multiple cash accounts, and balancing of all clearing accounts
Complex Information Technologist
Perdue Farms, Inc.
10.2000 - 07.2001
- Maintained computer and networking operations, troubleshooting, data control/security, documentation, backup/recovery, and system performance
- Provided technical guidance to the complex for planning, directing, and monitoring information and manufacturing systems
- Maintained an understanding of hardware, software, and applications from a users' standpoint to support training and enforcement of procedures
- Managed and set-up e-mail, Internet services, software applications, and networking access
- Provided user training and problem resolution for all plant system and SAP related issues
Plant Accountant
Perdue Farms, Inc.
05.1987 - 10.2000
- Created and managed spreadsheets to report daily, weekly, and monthly production costs
- Compiled and analyzed labor and cost variances
- Analyzed and implemented controls on the usage of packaging materials and labels
- Prepared annual processing forecasts and optimization plans
- Developed semi-annual staffing reports to formulate standards and goals
- Prepared comprehensive graphs and charts for operational meetings
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business
Wilmington University
05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Wilmington University
05.2003
Associate of Science - Accounting
Delaware Technical Community College
12.1999
Skills
- FSF Accounting System
- Microsoft Office
- Recordkeeping
- Financial Reporting
- Cost and Budget Analysis
- Accounts Payable
- Account Reconciliation
- Highly Organized
Certification
Intuit QuickBooks Desktop Certified User, 2020
QuickBooks Desktop Certified User, 2016
Professional Development
- Course Design Institute Certificate
- Instructional Design and Technology Certificate
- Budget Committee
- RFP (Request for Proposal) Committee
Timeline
Financial Secretary
Cape Henlopen School District
02.2022 - Current
Business Instructor
Delaware Technical Community College
01.2016 - 03.2022
Accountant
Delaware State Police FCU
07.2001 - 12.2015
Tax Preparer
Stayton & Dickens
02.2001 - 04.2021
Complex Information Technologist
Perdue Farms, Inc.
10.2000 - 07.2001
Plant Accountant
Perdue Farms, Inc.
05.1987 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Wilmington University
Associate of Science - Accounting
Delaware Technical Community College
Master of Business Administration - Business
Wilmington University
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