Summary
Work History
Education
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SONJA THOMAS

Houston,TX

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Proven track record of maintaining efficient office operations. Expertise in scheduling and coordinating meetings, managing travel and expense reports.

Work History

Accounting and Office Administrator

Fontenot and Associates LLC
Fontenot and Associates LLC , Louisiana & Texas
09.2023 - Current

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  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.
  • Assisted in preparation and processing of payroll to facilitate prompt staff payments.
  • Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.

Finance Manager & Program Administrator

The WorkFaith Connection
Houston, Texas
02.2012 - 01.2023
  • Managed daily donation entries and reconciliations for a $2.8M operating budget
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

University of Houston, Houston, TX
05-1997

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Content management expertise
  • Activity leadership
  • Classroom management
  • Create instructional materials
  • Interactive teaching
  • Adult learning theory
  • Lesson planning expert
  • Student engagement
  • Adult learning principles
  • Professional demeanor
  • Educational technology
  • Adult Basic Education
  • Lesson plans creation
  • Learning styles adaptation

Timeline

Accounting and Office Administrator - Fontenot and Associates LLC
09.2023 - Current
Finance Manager & Program Administrator - The WorkFaith Connection
02.2012 - 01.2023
University of Houston - Bachelor of Science, Accounting And Finance
SONJA THOMAS