Sabrina Lewis, MAFM

**** ******** ****** ( East Chicago, IN 46312 ( 219-***-****( (219)730-

4752)

( acx1sr@r.postjobfree.com

Critical-thinking and deadline-driven Accounting & Finance Professional,

poised to integrate financial acumen and leadership skills into a

management-level role.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. STELLAR 16-YEAR TRACK RECORD WORKING IN FINANCE AND BANKING; BROAD

ACCOUNTING BACKGROUND WITH COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

IN CASH MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS TO MITIGATE PROFIT LOSS.

. Highly-analytical and driven producer who adapts to change quickly and

engages peers and employees by articulating the mission with enthusiasm,

confidence and energy. Highly-analytical thinker and multitasker,

recognized for getting the job done quickly and accurately with a focus

on unparalleled quality and productivity.

Proficient in multiple systems including: Microsoft Office Suite,

QuickBooks, Mellon Wire Money Transfer, SAP, Axiom, OnBase, Oracle,

Workflow, GEAC,Tabware, AS400, GMI, Oracle, PeopleSoft and Citrix.

education and Certification

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (M.A.F.M.) - CPA EMPHASIS

2011

Keller Graduate School of Management

Chicago, IL

ASsociate Degree in Accounting / Management 2008

Ivy Tech Community College East Chicago, IN

Bachelor Degree in Computer network Management 2005

Westwood College Calumet City, IL

. Eligible for CPA examination.

PRofessional Experience

LIBERTY TAX OFFICE

HAMMOND, IN

TAX PREPARER SUPERVISOR

. Communicates with the General Manager on the status of recruiting,

interviewing and hiring of seasonal employees for assigned location when

applicable.

. Supervises one or more seasonal hourly staff members at a single location

. Develops, reviews, approves and monitors office work schedules and hours

worked. Reviews and approves weekly time cards when applicable.

. Responsible for meeting all office goals, including but not limited to

revenue, cash control and tax return account. Prints client checks each

morning and ensures timely distribution of refund checks.

. Fills-in for any absent employees in assigned location and assists in the

preparation of tax returns, when needed.

Dakkota integrated systems

Chicago, il

Accountant

Holding full authority over journal entries for payroll in a manufacturing

setting.

. Process payroll for 75/100 temporary employees and process monthly

analysis for temporary employees.

. Processed and received purchase orders and freight charges for

payments.

Responsible for all general ledger activity, including monthly, quarterly

and annual closes and responsible for reconciliations of all accounts.

Arcelor Mittal Steel

Burns Harbor, IN

Senior Accounts Payable (A/P) AnalysT

Hired based on expertise in resolving payment issues during vendor

invoicing functions and supply chain for this billion-dollar manufacturing

company.

. Oversee A/P month-end close functions; prepare and assess invoices for

raw materials while liaising with financial accounting/plant accounting

to combat costing issues; analyze and report on KPLs; generate

discrepancy reports to ensure 100% accuracy.

. Integral advisor to company leadership on internal policy development;

advise management as well as customer groups on audit reports, invoice

registers and A/P aging matters.

. Serve as "go to" person on 3-way match and non-PO processes.

Allianz Global Risk U.S. INsurance Co

Chicago, IL

Cash Management Accountant

Progressed career to oversee cash management, reconcile the company's 10

core bank accounts and process journal entries for A/P, payroll and wire

transfers.

. Took point on all cash forecasting as well as fund allocations to

investment accounts, ensuring proper capital levels for fixed asset

system.

. Personally managed incoming/outgoing domestic and foreign wire transfer

activity for 3 key operational areas.

Indiana State Representative, EARL Harris

East Chicago, IN

Office Manager/Consultant

Managed staff of 3 FTEs and 10 volunteers of busy campaign HQ during

election time, holding full authority over journal entries for payroll;

spearheaded purchase ordering, financial reporting and revenue expenditure

tracking.

. Presented financial reports to and advised Representative Earl Harris on

financial policy-making while managing cash balance functions and

reporting to Indiana State of Indiana.

. Maximized sponsorships by generating mass mailings and serving as

community outreach person.

Heller Financial, Inc./General Electric

Chicago, IL

Staff Accountant, Corporate FinancE

Hired to oversee daily business loan request and funding activity for this

billion dollar company, personally assessing and setting new accounts with

appropriate credit limits; processed checks and wire transfers; paid

vendors.

. Led month-end/year-end closing efforts and ensured 100% accuracy on

documentation of revenue expenses and balance sheet.

. Fluidly navigated check processing for 100+ daily requests across various

lines of business; certified and balanced client system advance requests

while signing off journal voucher entries for corrections and ACH

transfers.

Additional EXPERIENCE

TELLER SUPERVISOR/PERSONAL BANKER, BANK CALUMET

HAMMOND, IN,

Elevated customer care while increasing sales of various bank products and

services. 1986-1999

Audited teller cash drawers, vault and ATMs with critical precision;

optimized teller operations and ensuring adherence to security protocol.

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