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Tamara Anderson
Office Manager/Accounting
Phoenix,AZ
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Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Office Manager
Holiday by Atria Senior Living
Phoenix, AZ
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Manage day-to-day office operations, coordinating schedules, tracking expenses, and ensuring efficient workflows.
- Conduct audits and analyze data trends to identify operational improvements and ensure policy compliance.
- Maintain stakeholder relationships and lead cross-functional communication across departments.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Resolved financial discrepancies and customer billing issues with timely attention.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Hilton-Biltmore
Phoenix, AZ
03.2013 - 12.2014
- Handled invoice processing, reconciliations, and vendor communication to ensure timely payments.
- Assisted in month-end close, performed audits, and supported 1099 preparation.
- Maintained accurate records, implemented best practices, and optimized payment terms to improve cash flow.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
Branch Administrator
Service Experts
Sun City, AZ
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Managed administrative operations for the branch including financial tracking, inventory, and reporting.
- Developed efficient filing systems, provided exceptional customer service, and trained new staff.
- Ensured compliance with policies and health/safety standards, supported cross-functional collaboration.
- Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.
- Oversaw branch team consisting of [Number] customer service representatives and [Number] personal bankers.
Office Manager / Accounting
Scottsdale Precision Inc.
Scottsdale, AZ
11.2008 - 01.2012
- Led the accounting team through software upgrades, month-end close, budgeting, and tax compliance.
- Partnered with auditors, created KPIs, and provided mentorship and performance evaluations.
- Maintained fixed assets and implemented payroll process improvements.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Forensic Accountant
Government Of Canada
Toronto, Ontario
01.1979 - 08.2001
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and asset
- Analyzed bank accounts and journal entries to find missing and hidden money
- Tracked money from banks to off shore accounts in different countries.
- Worked with different law enforcement agencies to apprehend fraud criminals
- Prepared court documents and relayed findings in court proceedings
- Help implement Risk Management procedures to stop reoccurring problems
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
I can be reached on my mobile # 602-526-9074
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
09.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
09.1974 - 06.1978
Bachelor of Science - Finance
09.1974 - 06.1978
Skills
- Business recordkeeping
- Business operations management
- Report and document preparation
- Office management
- Contract negotiations
- Expense tracking
- Document management
- Staff training and development
- Team building
- Credit and collections
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Vendor engagement
- Payroll processing
- Human resources management
- Employee onboarding
- Policy and procedure modification
- Records management
- Payroll management
- Account reconciliation
- Spreadsheet and database creation
- Training and coaching
- Office management software
- Relationship building
- Deadline management
- Payroll and budgeting
- Workflow planning
- Administrative support
- File systems maintenance
- Expense reporting
- Inventory control
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborate with department heads in budget planning, achieving 2.5% in vendor cost saving through contract negotiation.
- Implemented new, interactive employee scheduling system to monitor, gauge and project staffing needs.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
CRM
Peachtree
Yardi
Sage 200
ADP
Kronos
Languages
English
Native language
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Interests
Love crocheting and spending time with family and frends and of course my dogs come first
Certification
- Licensed CA - 1979-2002
Timeline
Business Office Manager - Holiday by Atria Senior Living
06.2023 - 04.2025
Accounts Payable Clerk - Hilton-Biltmore
03.2013 - 12.2014
Grand Canyon University - Bachelor of Arts, Business Management
09.2012 - 06.2016
Branch Administrator - Service Experts
02.2012 - 03.2013
Office Manager / Accounting - Scottsdale Precision Inc.
11.2008 - 01.2012
Forensic Accountant - Government Of Canada
01.1979 - 08.2001
York University - Bachelor of Science, Criminology
09.1974 - 06.1978
York University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
09.1974 - 06.1978
Additional Information
I can be reached on my Mobile number 602-526-9074
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