Cheryl Stanford
Buffalo, NY *4215
Email: **********@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a Staff Accountant position while continuing to gain
further experience in the
Accounting field.
Experience Summary:
Comprehensive knowledge of various accounting processes and activities
Efficiently managed every accounting tasks handled over by team supervisors
and completed tasks to satisfaction
Have extensive experience in using Microsoft Word and Excel as well as a
variety of accounting software programs.
Professional Experience:
Accounts Payable Analyst / GL Clerk, October 2008 to Present
Benderson Development, Buffalo, NY
Handled the complete accounting cycle, including opening, posting entries and
closing of accounts and preparation of various accounting reports
Handled tasks related to cash disbursement and cash reconciliation
Cost projections and review of financial statements
Finance Coordinator, September 2006 to October 2008
AIDS Community Services, Buffalo, NY
Handled accounts payable and accounts receivable also served as backup for
payroll
Prepared sales invoices, refund and agency commission checks
Handled all bank reconciliations and distributed various financial statements
Prepare and transmit Medicaid Cost Report quarterly; prepared tax forms for
yearly audit
Supervised 4 individuals and performed all new hire orientations
Accounts Payable Coordinator, November 2003 to August 2006
Accountemps, Buffalo, NY
Responsible for multiple bank reconciliations and check runs
Audited and processed credit card statements and expense reports
Setup and maintained all vendor accounts
Accounts Payable Specialist, April 2001 to November 2003
CTG, Buffalo, NY
Successfully met deadlines in processing large weekly check runs
Processed cash receipts and managed aging reports
Backup for Accounts Receivable and various other duties as needed
Cheryl Stanford
64 Hastings Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
Email: **********@*****.***
Staff Accountant, February 1999 to April 2001
Ciminelli Construction Company, Buffalo, NY
Maintained all pertinent information for various job sites including cost and
allocations
Reviewed and processed expense and petty cash reports
Assisted with auditing policy and procedures
Accounting Clerk, August 1990 to June 1998
Millard Fillmore Hospital, Buffalo, NY
Responsible for patient refunds, weekly and emergency check runs
Processed pharmacy expense reports and payroll records
Coded and entered information for approximately 250 vendors accounts
Revenue Reporting Clerk, September 1987 to August 1990
Marriott Corporation, Clarence, NY
Audited daily cash receipt and maintained inventory logs
Researched variances and problems with Site and District Managers
Coded and prepared data for computer input and subsequent filing
Education
2008 - 2009 Keiser College, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Completed an Associates Degree in Accounting
Summary of Technical Quailifications
Skill Name/Software
Skill Level
Last Used/Experience
AS400
Expert
Currently using
JDEdwards Software
Intermediate
2 years ago / 5 years
Microsoft Excel
Intermediate
Currently using
Microsoft Word
Expert
Currently using
Microsoft PowerPoint
Intermediate
Currently using
Microsoft Access
Beginner
Currently using
Timberline Software
Intermediate
Currently using
First Choice
Intermediate
10 years ago / 7 years
MAS90
QuickBooks
ADP Certified
Intermediate
Beginner
Intermediate
2 years ago / 4 years
3 years ago / 2 years
3 years ago / 2 years
References readily available