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Sharonda Sheppard

Sharonda Sheppard

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven accounting specialist with a proven track record in managing comprehensive accounting functions across corporate and private sectors. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and the ability to streamline processes for improved efficiency. Committed to delivering high-quality financial support that drives business success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Entertainment Partners/Cast & Crew
08.2016 - Current
  • Prepares and oversee department budgets for multi-million-dollar tv and film projects i.e. Marvel, Disney, Universal, ABC, Fox, etc. Consistently coming in or under studio approved budget.
  • Collaborate with the producer, director and designer to translate their creative vision into reality by overseeing the creation, acquisition and maintenance of all costume pieces.
  • Liaise with cast, directors, producers and other departments (i.e transport, hair, makeup, production design) to ensure a seamless integration for costumes into the overall production.
  • Hires and organizes all costume crew (union and non-union); and ensures all work is completed according to production schedules.

Full-Charge Bookkeeper & Payroll Manager

Business Accounting Services
05.2011 - 06.2016
  • Prepare weekly / bi-weekly/ monthly payroll for 16 clients
  • Submit payroll tax payments; garnishments; workman’s compensation audits; prepare annual W2 and 1099 forms; and payroll service billings.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements for up to 52 clients which include: general ledger posting, preparation of journal entries, bank and credit card reconciliations; balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset and depreciation management, debit and credit entry, etc.
  • Various tax filing incl. business property tax returns; sales tax returns; quarterly/year-end payroll tax returns.
  • Communicate with government & financial agencies on behalf of our clients to resolve tax assessments and conflicts.

Contract Accounting Specialist and Administrative Clerk

Robert Half Accountemps
11.2006 - 05.2011
  • Responsible for accounts payable & accounts receivables for over 60 construction jobs.
  • Setup new jobs and managed weekly subcontractor payroll.
  • All administrative duties i.e. deposit preparation, mail processing, new subcontractor setup, maintain calendar, ordering supplies, answering phones, etc.
  • Posted payments to credit accounts, prepared and mailed invoices at end of billing cycle, receive purchase orders, process credit memos, process credit applications, prepared daily deposit, etc
  • Reviewed daily sales reports for accuracy.
  • Worked with restaurant managers to correct cash over/shortages and to identify other discrepancies within sales report.
  • Responsible for compiling and distributing and weekly and monthly sales and comps reports.
  • Reconcile weekly deposit and credit card statements.
  • Setup new building projects including preliminary, executable, & supplemental budgets and commitments.

Accounts Receivables Supervisor

Duke University Bursar’s Office
11.2002 - 06.2004
  • Developed more effective communications between Bursar’s Office, Financial Aid, Student Loan Office, and departed students.
  • Utilize the Communications module in PeopleSoft for more efficient letter generation and tracking.
  • Created and implemented a monthly invoicing system to improve collection activity from departed students utilizing the Bursar Office payment agreement.
  • Created and assisted in the preparation of special accounting reports for the purpose of tracking collection activity.
  • Maintain student account documentation to assist collection agencies in the collection of outstanding debts for departed students, and maintain accurate statistics for reporting and analysis.

Student Account Analyst

Duke University Bursar’s Office
09.2000 - 11.2002
  • Communicate and interact with students to provide efficient customer service in response to inquiries regarding student accounts and related issues through effective account analyzing and research.
  • Identified account problems or errors, and determined appropriate corrective actions.
  • Worked extensively with the Financial Aid, Student Loan, and Registrar’s Offices in determining appropriate corrective action on student accounts.
  • Developed proficiency in PeopleSoft navigation and account analyzing through self-training.
  • Developed extensive knowledge of student loan and financial aid process and procedures.
  • Assisted in the improvement of interoffice procedures to improve office productivity.
  • Established liaison between Bursar’s Office and participants of the Tuition Management Systems program.
  • Coordinated communications to Tuition Management System participants of over/under budgets and pending refunds.
  • Took on collections process in the interim under minimal supervision.

Education

BA - Business Administration

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
06.1998

BFA - Media and Film Production

American Intercontinental University
06.2015

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Creative Solutions
  • Quickbooks Online
  • Dillners Accounting Tools
  • Creative Solutions Accounting Suite
  • Budget management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Schedule development
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff management

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Entertainment Partners/Cast & Crew
08.2016 - Current

Full-Charge Bookkeeper & Payroll Manager

Business Accounting Services
05.2011 - 06.2016

Contract Accounting Specialist and Administrative Clerk

Robert Half Accountemps
11.2006 - 05.2011

Accounts Receivables Supervisor

Duke University Bursar’s Office
11.2002 - 06.2004

Student Account Analyst

Duke University Bursar’s Office
09.2000 - 11.2002

BFA - Media and Film Production

American Intercontinental University

BA - Business Administration

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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