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Sherry Clemmons

Salem,VA

Summary

Finance professional with comprehensive background in accounts payable processes and financial management. Known for reliability, adaptability, and collaborative approach to achieving team goals. Specializes in invoice processing, vendor management, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable

Magic City Auto Group
02.2022 - Current
  • Increased efficiency in accounts payable and receivable management by automating processes and ensuring timely payments.
  • Assisted in annual audit preparation, providing detailed documentation for external auditors to review accounts payable transactions.
  • Streamlined invoice processing by implementing a new accounts payable system.
  • Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing automation and reducing manual tasks.
  • Participated in process improvement initiatives, identifying areas for potential cost savings within the accounts payable department.
  • Ensured compliance with financial policies and regulations, conducting regular reviews of accounts payable procedures.
  • Increased accuracy of financial reports by conducting regular reconciliations of both accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
  • Streamlined accounts payable processes, resulting in reduced processing time and improved cash flow management.
  • Managed accounts payable processes, ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices while avoiding late fees or penalties.
  • Streamlined accounts payable processes by reconciling invoices and ensuring timely payments.

Contoller

Dominion of Bedford, Dominion Car Co.
09.1995 - 02.2022
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 21 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.

Key Entry and VDT Operator

Orkand Corporation
11.1993 - 08.1995
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
  • Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.

Sales Clerk

Walmart
10.1993 - 11.1993
  • Maintained a clean, organized sales floor to promote a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers, driving repeat business and loyalty.
  • Processed transactions quickly and accurately, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service.

Office/Customer Service

Lowe's
08.1991 - 09.1993
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Sales Clerk

Walmart
05.1989 - 08.1991
  • Maintained a clean, organized sales floor to promote a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers, driving repeat business and loyalty.
  • Processed transactions quickly and accurately, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service.

Data Entry on Call

Crest Uniform
10.1989 - 12.1989
  • Maintained thorough documentation of departmental processes, enabling efficient knowledge transfer when needed.

Office

City of Salem School Board
01.1989 - 06.1989
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Data Entry Clerk

Crest Uniform
06.1988 - 09.1988
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Salem High School
Salem, VA

Skills

  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Accounts payable and receivable auditing
  • Accounts payable processing
  • Accounts payable software
  • Accounts payable / invoice coding
  • Reconciling accounts
  • Backing up accounts receivable
  • Reviewing open payables

Timeline

Accounts Payable

Magic City Auto Group
02.2022 - Current

Contoller

Dominion of Bedford, Dominion Car Co.
09.1995 - 02.2022

Key Entry and VDT Operator

Orkand Corporation
11.1993 - 08.1995

Sales Clerk

Walmart
10.1993 - 11.1993

Office/Customer Service

Lowe's
08.1991 - 09.1993

Data Entry on Call

Crest Uniform
10.1989 - 12.1989

Sales Clerk

Walmart
05.1989 - 08.1991

Office

City of Salem School Board
01.1989 - 06.1989

Data Entry Clerk

Crest Uniform
06.1988 - 09.1988

High School Diploma -

Salem High School