SHERRI STERES
Conroe,TX
Summary
Highly experienced accounting professional with a meticulous attention to detail. Possessing over 20 years of expertise in various aspects of business accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, monthly and annual reports, reconciliations, and billing. Demonstrates proactive initiative in overcoming challenges and willingly assumes new responsibilities to ensure the prompt and accurate completion of tasks. A resourceful and organized manager with a proven track record of significantly influencing revenues. Exhibits exceptional communication skills in both verbal and written forms, adept at fostering open relationships while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Barry Conge Bond, LLP
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department and ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely
- Generating bills and supporting detail for the clients; ensuring billing timeliness; researching disputed invoices
- Creation of claims using electronic entry ensuring payer required formats were met resulting in 100% clean claim submissions
- Managing cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports to ensure financial stability
- Orchestrated the development, organization, and implementation of improved company-wide policies and procedures that resulted in a 20% increase in reporting efficiency
CONTROLLER
Burleson LLP
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Managed closing down operations for entire company; including filing dissolution documents; liaising with all vendor contracts and negotiating settlement agreements; and processing cancellations in compliance with all applicable laws and standards
- Resolved all financial obligations, including filing end of the year taxes; collecting on all money owed to the company from our clients and developed a system to maintain all records
BILLING MANAGER
Burleson LLP
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Coordinated and managed the billing and collections for 6 offices and approximately 150 attorneys
- Planned and directed all billing, delivering high level executive and administrative support for daily business operations; ensured billing timeliness in accordance with firm policies and procedures
- Researched disputed invoices and creation of claims using electronic entry certifying payer required formats were up to standards, resulting in clean claim submissions
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER
Burleson LLP
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed high-volume, full cycle AP processing including month-end reporting when requested
- Streamlined processing invoices and communications with vendors
- Simplified filing and coding along with data entry and reviewing and entering invoices into the AP system
- Played a pivotal role in the month-end closing and reporting process including preparing checks and backups to be mailed; handling travel and expense accounts; updating general ledger for AP corrections; and assisting with miscellaneous accounting projects
OFFICE MANAGER
Artisan Distribution
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed and maintained all financial management tasks including overseeing payroll operations, AP, AR, billing, client management, and scheduling
- Handled and coordinated administrative duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records, and overseeing capital and leased equipment
- Prepared monthly financial statements for review, reconciled bank statements, posted journal entries along with other full charge bookkeeper responsibilities
- Prepared & controlled administrative budgets regarding travel, office expenses, benefits, and other operational matters
- Oversaw day-to-day business operations on sales by fostering deep professional relationships with vendors and wholesale contacts
REGISTRAR
Tom Cox Intermediate
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Performed specialized and responsible clerical and technical tasks including registration of students and maintenance of student records and files
- Managed the attendance posting process including manual adjustments and tracking down un-posted attendance
- Monitored, enforced and coordinated updates of registrar policies and procedures
Education
BSPSY - Psychology/Business
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.1991
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- GAAP
- Project Management
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Auditing
- HTML & SQL Queries
- Strategic Planning Proficiency
- Data Analysis
- Proficient in Accounting Software: Quickbooks, Aderant, Clio, Sage, NetSuite
- Proficient in Billing Software: Serengeti, Collaborati, Cortex, CounselLink, Legal eXchange, TyMetrix, LSS, Visibility
Timeline
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Barry Conge Bond, LLP
01.2016 - 01.2024
CONTROLLER
Burleson LLP
01.2015 - 01.2018
BILLING MANAGER
Burleson LLP
01.2012 - 01.2015
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER
Burleson LLP
01.2012 - 01.2015
OFFICE MANAGER
Artisan Distribution
01.2010 - 01.2012
REGISTRAR
Tom Cox Intermediate
01.2008 - 01.2012
BSPSY - Psychology/Business
University of Houston
Similar Profiles
Kassem JaafarKassem Jaafar
Bar Manager (Part-time) at Conge/Plein Publiek BrusselsBar Manager (Part-time) at Conge/Plein Publiek Brussels
Colton PaceColton Pace
Bondsman Agent at Bond James Bond IncBondsman Agent at Bond James Bond Inc
Colton PaceColton Pace
Bail Bondsman at Bond James BondBail Bondsman at Bond James Bond