Sherri L. Elmore
Cincinnati,US
Summary
Results-driven bookkeeper with 20 years of accounting experience. Expertise in managing financial records, complex reconciliations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proficient in accounting software to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. Strong background in invoice management, payroll processing, and financial reporting, focusing on optimizing internal controls and financial processes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Bookkeeper
Self Employed Services
Cincinnati, Ohio
10.2025 - Current
- Prepared year-end tax returns for individual and business clients.
- Generated W-2s, 1099s, and 1096s to support year-end compliance.
- Maintained records of financial transactions by establishing accounts, posting transactions, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Organized client files while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
Accounting Controller
Laine Evans Design & Build LLC
Cincinnati, US
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Ensured compliance with accounting standards and regulations across all financial activities.
- Coordinated audits with external firms, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Coordinated audits with external firms to ensure financial integrity.
- Developed and implemented internal controls to mitigate transaction risks.
- Monitored payroll and financial reporting activities for accuracy.
- Performed complex accounting functions, including consolidations and intercompany transactions.
- Prepared monthly financial statements, budgets, and reports in accordance with GAAP principles.
- Analyzed financial data, producing monthly variance analysis reports for management.
- Created comprehensive chart of accounts in accounting software, enabling precise tracking of multiple businesses under shared ownership.
- Developed new processes that streamlined workflow, reducing potential errors in financial transactions. comprehensive chart of accounts for multiple companies with the same owner and similar real estate
Independent Contractor
Diversified Facility Solutions LLC
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed accounting tasks during DFS ownership change, ensuring smooth transition to janitorial services.
- Completed 401K reconciliation for accurate financial reporting.
- Conducted reconciliation of Ohio Workers' Compensation records for compliance.
- Processed final AIA billing for construction projects, facilitating timely payments to stakeholders.
- Final Construction invoices to the federal government.
- Executed final payout for contractors on construction projects, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
Senior Bookkeeper
Diversified Facility Solutions
Cincinnati, US
04.2014 - 06.2024
- Administer bookkeeping functions, recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring regulatory compliance to maintain financial integrity.
- Oversee customer accounts, ensuring accuracy of sales invoices, receipts, and payments. Implemented advanced accounting software, significantly improving financial operations and reporting accuracy.
- Achieved a 4% reduction in Workers’ Compensation fees through strategic cost analysis and process optimization.
- Monitor and report on fixed assets and manage debt levels while ensuring adherence to debt covenants to support financial stability.
Accounting Roles
Robert Half
Cincinnati, US
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Reviewed and analyzed financial reports, ensuring accuracy and addressing billing discrepancies.
- Executed billing and collections processes, achieving timely and precise invoice processing.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Contract Manager
Tecta America Zero Company
Cincinnati, US
01.2005 - 08.2010
- Spearheaded efforts that reduced account delinquency from 80% to 3%, enhancing cash flow and operational efficiency.
- Directed staff training initiatives and optimized collection processes, improving account balances and productivity.
- Reviewed purchase orders and invoices to ensure compliance with budget guidelines, supporting fiscal accountability.
- Maintained accounting records in advanced ERP systems, enhancing record accuracy and retrieval speed.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements, providing insights for management decision-making.
- Provided support for internal and external audits related to job costing activities.
Accounting Specialist
Midwest Accounting (Zero Breese & Zero Company)
Cincinnati, US
05.2000 - 12.2004
- Managed accounts receivable functions including collections, deposits, refunds, and credits to maintain cash flow.
- Generated detailed reports on outstanding accounts receivable balances to support strategic decision-making.
- Created AIA-compliant invoices for construction projects to meet industry standards.
- Oversaw departmental financial operations, ensuring accuracy in invoicing, billing, job costing, and cash management.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports to improve processes for tax-exempt projects and ensure compliance.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH01-2014
Skills
- GAAP compliance
- Financial analysis
- Cost reduction strategies
- Internal controls
- Audit coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Full-cycle accounting
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Payroll management
- Invoicing processes
- Month-end closing
- Account reconciliation
- Ledger maintenance
- Bank reconciliation
- Journal entry review
- Cash flow management
- Cost allocation expertise
- Accounting software proficiency
- QuickBooks expertise
- Excel proficiency
- Process optimization
- Staff training and development
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) knowledge
- AIA G702 & G703 billing
Volunteer Experience
- Reiki Volunteer, Manna Outreach Cincinnati, The Lotus Sanctuary, Destiny Hospice
- Treasurer and Board Member, Destiny’s Rescue
- VITA Volunteer, United Way
Timeline
Senior Bookkeeper
Self Employed Services
10.2025 - Current
Accounting Controller
Laine Evans Design & Build LLC
03.2025 - 09.2025
Independent Contractor
Diversified Facility Solutions LLC
07.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Bookkeeper
Diversified Facility Solutions
04.2014 - 06.2024
Accounting Roles
Robert Half
01.2013 - 03.2014
Contract Manager
Tecta America Zero Company
01.2005 - 08.2010
Accounting Specialist
Midwest Accounting (Zero Breese & Zero Company)
05.2000 - 12.2004
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of Cincinnati