Sydney Dempsey
Greenville,IL
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Midwest Beltone
04.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Prepared timely and accurate tax filings, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Coordinated with Human Resources department on payroll-related matters ensuring accurate compensation calculations for all employees.
- Streamlined payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements to employees.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
TorHoerman Law
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepared monthly balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and other financial reports as needed.
- Supervised accounts payable and accounts receivable for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensured timely filing of required state and federal tax forms 1099s.
- Utilized advanced accounting software programs to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Performed reconciliations between bank accounts and internal ledgers.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payments of invoices.
ACCOUNTANT
Paulo Products
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintained detailed records of all financial transactions including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Developed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Strategic Armory Corps
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Maintained detailed records of all financial transactions including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Developed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
- Prepared accounting information, producing financial statements in accordance with accounting principles.
- Posted journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Assisted external auditors in preparing audit schedules by providing necessary documents in a timely manner.
- Conducted audits on a regular basis to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Produced accurate and compliant financial statements, reports, documentation and budget frameworks.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
AZ Partners
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Prepared monthly balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and other financial reports as needed.
- Supervised accounts payable and accounts receivable for accuracy and completeness.
- Processed journal entries and performed corrections to verify accurate records.
- Generated monthly financial statements and handled general ledger review, monthly journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and P&L account schedules.
- Checked and reconciled accounts payable and receivable, maintained balance sheet accounts and prepared wires and transfers for monthly distributions and mortgage payments.
- Communicated with on-site and other property managers to complete pre-close and close activities, answered questions and facilitated timely completion of accounting processes.
- Assisted property managers and regional managers with monthly budget variance analysis and assisted with annual budget preparations and submittal.
- Managed accounting activities for corporate properties.
- Responded to bank reporting inquiries, completed and reviewed monthly bank reconciliations and prepared township and city inquiries regarding tax appeals.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
JUNIOR LOAN OFFICER
FNB Community Bank
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Analyzed applicants' financial status, credit and property evaluation to determine feasibility of granting loan.
- Adhered to federal and state compliance guidelines relative to retail mortgage lending.
- Performed daily maintenance of loan applicant database.
- Educated customers on variety of loan products and available credit options to promote valuable decision-making.
- Spent ample time with each applicant to break down complex information into terms that easy to understand.
WAITRESS
Dennys Corp
07.2011 - 09.2018
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
- Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for next shift or large parties.
- Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
- Increased beverage sales with food and drink pairing suggestions to suit unique customer preferences.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
- Transported dirty tableware from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning.
- Relayed orders to service bar and kitchen via point-of-sale register system.
- Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.
- Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
- Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards.
- Resolved customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
- Developed strong and lasting resident relationships.
Education
Master of Science - Accountancy
University of Phoenix Online
09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
American InterContinental University
01.2017
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Kaskaskia College
01.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Greenville High School
05.2011
Skills
- Payment collection
- Funds allocation
- Forecasting
- Reporting
- Statement review
- Internal controls
- General ledger accounting
- Payroll
- Inventory auditing
- Client relationship management
- Cost and budget analysis
- Point of Sale (POS) system operations
- Food safety understanding
- Full-cycle accounting
- Adobe software proficiency
- Account reconciliation
- A/P and A/R
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Year-end close
- Tax Return Filing
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Reporting
- Quickbooks
- Payroll processing
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Midwest Beltone
04.2025 - Current
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
TorHoerman Law
06.2024 - 04.2025
ACCOUNTANT
Paulo Products
08.2023 - 06.2024
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Strategic Armory Corps
11.2020 - 08.2023
PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
AZ Partners
03.2020 - 10.2020
JUNIOR LOAN OFFICER
FNB Community Bank
09.2018 - 01.2020
WAITRESS
Dennys Corp
07.2011 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
American InterContinental University
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Kaskaskia College
High School Diploma - undefined
Greenville High School
Master of Science - Accountancy
University of Phoenix Online
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