Accounting

Sheryl Sinkutch Spears

Phone 248-***-**** ************@*******.***

Summary

Diversified Accounting Professional with 12 years in manufacturing and 8 years in Certified Public Accounting Firms. Highly skilled in managing, preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financials to ensure accuracy and completeness. Strong and effective communication skills, proficient in supervising staff, liaising, and collaborating with other departments, management, and executives.

Education

Baker College, Michigan Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, 187 college credits

Technical Skills

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Compliance – GAAP and IFRS

Manufacturing

Budget Management

Accounts Payable

Asset Management

Tax Experience

Accounts Receivable

Customer Service

Problem-Solving Skills

Various Software

Professional Experience

Private Home Care – Hickory, NC Sept 2024 – March 2025

Flower’s Foods – Bakery, Newton, NC

Second largest producers and marketer of packaged bakery foods in the U.S. with 2023 sales of $5.1Billion.

Accounting Generalist (Assistant Controller) Aug 2022 – Oct 2023

Prepared and produced financial reports on profit & loss statements, aging reports, EBT, Net Sales, and Stale reports for General Manager, Vice Presidents of Marketing in two regions, and Plant Controller.

Reconciled and analyzed assigned accounts to maintain integrity and ensure accuracy, including intercompany accounts between plants and inventory.

Updated daily scrap tracker and Mfg. deduct (WIP) reports, gathered and analyzed notes, and communicated with General Manager and Supervisors.

Assisted Controller, Distributor Clerk, and other departments in office operations, including accounts payables, receivables, and administration practices.

Maintained financial records in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP, and corporate policies and procedures.

Private Home Care – Hickory, NC Mar 2021 – Aug 2022

Span America - Greenville, South Carolina

Division of Savaria that’s on Canada Stock Exchange - International Company that manufactures and distributes equipment for people with special needs.

Canada Accountant - Manufacture Plant in Ontario, Canada Apr 2020 – Aug 2020

Assisted with financial reporting and statements, including EBITDA, quarterly and year-to-date comparisons, budget versus actual, and compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.

Prepared reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts, maintaining an audit trail.

Produced special COVID-19 reports for Canada Emergency Response Benefit to receive grant funds.

Assisted Director of Finance and coordinated with personnel at the remote manufacturing plant in Canada and Greenville location.

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Markload Systems, Inc. - Pearland, Texas

International Manufacture Company that builds computerized safety load indication systems for all types of cranes.

Controller / Accountant Apr 2017 – Oct 2019

Financial reporting to the President and the CFO/Owner of the company.

Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory (Raw, WIP & Finished), reconciled balance sheet and income ledger accounts monthly, and ensured month and year-end close.

Benefit Tax Accountant – recorded payroll runs, reconciled vendor benefits invoices, improved benefits reports, and produced tax returns. Reconciled and prepared year-end W2’s, 1099’s, and 1096.

Streamlined daily operations for continuous process improvement and administration practices.

Ensured auditing compliance by maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Harrington, Carbone & Allison, LLP - Pearland, Texas

Certified Public Accounting Firm that service taxation, accounting and business consulting.

Taxation / Accounting Jan 2016 – May 2016

Prepared individual, partnership, corporation, non-profit, and Texas Franchise tax returns.

Processed and produced clients' internal and external financial statements, including fixed assets.

Resolved accounting discrepancies and irregularities on financial statements by making appropriate adjustments to match supporting work papers (audit trail) for year-end close.

U S Pain & Spine, LLC - Houston, Texas

Medical and surgery clinics that provide patients with effective long-term relief.

Senior Accountant Jan 2014 – Aug 2015

Presented financial reporting to management, executives, and the owner on a monthly basis, producing forecast vs. actual with variance analysis.

Spearheaded forecasting for revenue projection and controlled expenses by collaborating with management and executives on special projects.

Managed and reconciled accounts with staff on supporting work papers (audit trail) for the monthly close process, maintaining US GAAP integrity.

Tracked and updated expenses on construction in progress (CIP), Capital Leasing, Capital Expenditure, and Fixed Assets.

Communicated with staff, providing direction on daily operations activities, accounting compliance guidelines, company policies, and procedures.

Reynolds & Associates, PLLC - Houston, Texas

Certified Public Accounting Firm that is dedicated and providing solutions for today and tomorrow.

Senior Accountant July 2008 – Feb 2013

Processed and produced company and personal financial statements for high-net-worth individuals based on AICPA and GAAP standards.

Tax Accountant – prepared individual, partnership, corporation, and Texas Franchise tax returns.

Benefit Tax Accountant – recorded payroll runs, reconciled vendor benefits invoices, improved benefits reports, and produced tax returns. Reconciled and prepared year-end W2’s, 1099’s, and 1096.

Supervised, trained staff, and assisted clients in the use of accounting software.

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