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Sylvia Sharp

Giddings,TX

Summary

Have had 20 years of banking experience as well as 6 years of Accounting and a lifetime of customer service.

Have had experience in auditing, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions.

Have been instrumental in keeping daily business operations fully compliant and working within necessary guidelines.

Am organized, detail oriented, resourceful and can problem solve as needed.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant II

Brenham State Supported Living Center
09.2021 - Current
  • Performs routine accounts payable tasks and serves as the functional specialist for the Regional Accounting Office.
  • Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
  • Audits work of others for accuracy, and ensures that corrections are made in a timely manner.
  • Develops, evaluates and presents creative solutions to unit business and accounting needs and problems. Uses knowledge of Health and Human Serves Procurement policy to make decisions on proper payment methods.
  • Serves as the first line contact with State Office Accounting, Budget, Purchasing, Asset Management, vendors, individuals, providers and other state agencies.
  • Assists external and internal customers with understanding Accounts Payable rules and regulations.
  • Researching, resolving discrepancies, analyzing and processing accounting transactions and provides backup coverage for others in our department.
  • Documents and shares the needs of our customers and may assist with additional tasks to meet those needs.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Pumpco, Inc.
01.2017 - 08.2021
  • Managed account payable portfolio including receiving, processing of invoices and working with the Purchasing Dept. for the issuance of purchase orders.
  • Our team processed 3,500-5,000 invoices monthly
  • Setting up new vendors in our system and creating contact information files.
  • Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
  • Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
  • Daily bank deposit and mail run, process and distributed all mail, answered phone calls and worked on special audit projects as needed.

Assistant Branch Manager/Teller Operations Manager

Capital One Bank
02.2012 - 01.2017
  • Deliver courteous customer service and handle customer complaints if escalated.
  • Deliver daily and weekly branch meetings debriefing staff on sales initiatives, policy and procedure updates, as well as instruct mandatory trainings.
  • Performed employee performance evaluations and developed coaching improvement plans.
  • Create staffing schedule and open and close branch daily.
  • Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
  • Maintain Cash Vault and personal cash drawer.
  • Perform monthly and quarterly audits on negotiable items, teller cash boxes, safe boxes, and all record keeping.

Education

Basic Studies

Blinn College
Brenham, Tx

High School Diploma -

Giddings High School
Giddings, Tx
05.1983

Skills

  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Career in Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Payroll Management
  • Account Reconciliation Processes
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Fraud Detection
  • Use of Office Equipment; Computer, Scanner, Copier, & Fax

Affiliations

  • Lions Club - I have been a member of the Giddings New Horizons Lions Club since 2010; I was named Rookie of the Year in 2011; I have also served on the Board for 2 years and was the club Treasurer from 2020-2022

Timeline

Accountant II

Brenham State Supported Living Center
09.2021 - Current

Accounts Payable Specialist

Pumpco, Inc.
01.2017 - 08.2021

Assistant Branch Manager/Teller Operations Manager

Capital One Bank
02.2012 - 01.2017

Basic Studies

Blinn College

High School Diploma -

Giddings High School
Sylvia Sharp