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Sonya Stratton

Bonita Springs,FL

Summary

Dynamic finance and human resource leader with a proven track record at Oasis Senior Advisors, excelling in payroll, budget planning and benefits coordination. Spearheaded software implementations that enhanced data accuracy and streamlined processes. Well-organized, proactive with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Finance

Oasis Senior Advisors Franchise Systems
01.2016 - 10.2023
  • Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding new department employees.
  • Developed annual budgets and managed all payroll functions.
  • Managed all aspects of accounts payable and receivables.
  • Managed benefits administration including insurance and 401K.
  • Coordinated all IT services and vendor contracts.
  • Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks for tracking expenses and reimbursements..
  • Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
  • Introduced software tools and process improvements to website.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and analyzed financial statements.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of new accounting software solutions, improving data accuracy.
  • Played pivotal role in acquisition process, conducting due diligence requests that led to successful closing.

Financial Administrator

Rocky Patel Premium Cigars
01.2004 - 05.2009
  • Completed monthly and annually financial reporting.
  • Streamlined month-end closing procedures, improving timeliness and reliability of financial data presented to stakeholders.
  • Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
  • Prepared payroll, managed benefits and tax reporting.
  • Managed all accounts payable and receivables processes.
  • Tracked and ordered inventory to maintain optimal stock levels.

Education

No Degree -

Edison Community College
Fort Myers, FL

Skills

  • Payroll management
  • Benefits administration
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Audit coordination
  • Technology-savvy
  • Organizational skills
  • Account reconciliation
  • Budget planning
  • Revenue recognition
  • ERP system management
  • Problem-solving
  • Planning and coordination
  • Financial systems implementation

Accomplishments

  • Utilized Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Applied for and received $500K PPP loan during COVID. Then applied for forgiveness, which was granted.
  • Researched and provided a Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) to our website to make web content and applications more accessible to people with disabilities saving the company $50K.

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Timeline

Director of Finance

Oasis Senior Advisors Franchise Systems
01.2016 - 10.2023

Financial Administrator

Rocky Patel Premium Cigars
01.2004 - 05.2009

No Degree -

Edison Community College