Sherrie Holmes

• Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
• Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
• Supported internal and external audit requests, providing accurate documentation and assisting in issue resolution.
• Implemented robust policies and procedures governing reconciliation activities, promoting consistency across the organization.
• Enhanced reconciliation efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing automation tools.

Started as Administrative Assistant in the City's Redevelopment Department. Promoted to the Public Service & Facility Specialists. Then, after receiving my Accounting certificate was promoted to the City's Controller Office to the title of Reconciliation Analysts until retiring in February 2024.

• Contributed to the successful integration of acquired companies by leading efforts to reconcile intercompany transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Played a pivotal role in the successful completion of annual financial statement audits by providing timely, accurate reconciliation support to auditors.
• Reduced financial discrepancies through diligent research and prompt resolution of outstanding items.
• Developed strong relationships with stakeholders across various departments, facilitating efficient information exchange and problem-solving efforts.
• Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
• Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.

• Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
• Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
• Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
• Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
• Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
• Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
• Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
• Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
• Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
• Managed efficient cash register operations.

• Organized project documents to help administrative manager and boost team productivity.
• Monitored project progress using advanced tracking tools, enabling informed decision-making for management personnel.
• Provided administrative support during internal and external audits, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with the required standards.
• Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
• Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
• Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
• Assisted with contract administration tasks such as reviewing agreements, monitoring deadlines, and managing correspondence with clients or vendors as needed.
• Provided valuable support during the project bidding process by preparing detailed proposals, contributing to winning contracts.

• Operation of IBM 34 Mainframe.
• Generated reports covering details about data, system operation, and error monitoring.
• Prepare and distribute invoicing and accounting reports (daily, monthly and year end).
• Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
• Developed system maintenance schedule to prevent unnecessary downtime or avoidable interruptions.
• Assisted with updating technical support best practices for use by team.
• Supervise staff.