Controller

Sheba Serfling

Objective

Highly experienced and overly organized Controller/Office Manager looking for a new challenging role. Bringing more than a decade of expertise to assist with account entries, data recording, compiling and analyzing information, and creating effective systems of data management.

Education

2012 to 2014 Kaplan University - Associates in Business Administration & Management

2014 to 2016 Kaplan University BS in Accounting

Certifications

CFM, American of Institute of professional bookkeepers 2022

CMA, American of Institute of professional bookkeepers 2022

Certified QB Online, Desktop, ENT 2017-2022

Certified SAP

Advanced in Excel - pivot tables, V look ups, sum ifs

Experience

Dream Automotive -Consultant

01/2024-07/2024

Company books clean up

Developed and executed processes, policy procedures, automation to reduce errors

Created and executed budgeting, trends and forecasting

Prepared financial statements in accordance with Gap that conformed to the monthly company budget process

Hired and trained an accounting team of 4

GMS Controller

10/2018 01/2024

Maintained company general ledger, monthly close processes, and account reconciliations

Developed and executed internal controls to improve accuracy and reduce error rate

Prepared financial statements in accordance with GAAP that conformed to the monthly company budget process

Oversaw balance sheet across cash accounts, accounts receivable, prepaid assets, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accrued expenses

Evaluate the selection and shipping process and work to improve efficiency

Kept up to date with industry trends and update inventory as needed

Organized EOP Inventory count and variances

Negotiate vendor contracts in order to maximize profit

Partnered with management to drive business processes to improve efficiency of financial reporting by 40%

Led a team of 2 junior accountants, providing mentorship and feedback through weekly 1:1 sessions

By organizing the company, it created a return of 23% more motivation amongst employees, group decision making, quality customer-service satisfaction, positiveness and we-can attitude along with saving time and expenses

Creating Inventory control cut costs by 9% by reducing inventory carrying costs

By implementing in-house bookkeeping, it increased quality assurance, consistent efficiency and business insights by 10%

Threetree Construction & Restoration Controller/Accounting Manager

08/2017 10/2018

Maintained accounting and bookkeeping records for all financial transactions: cash accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, ledger, journal entries; monthly bank reconciliation.

Created and maintained balance sheets, income statements and cash flow analysis; write-ups as required.

Processed payroll tax, sales tax and income tax

Processed, compiled and prepared month-end and year-end financial reports and other standard reporting requirements

Set-up and/or maintain accounting program files to ensure efficient work flow and accuracy of accounting activities.

Execute bookkeeping duties depending on client specifications including but not limited to: Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Check Writing, Invoicing, Purchase Orders, Inventory Management, Bank & Credit Card Account Reconciliations, Sales Tax Computation & Filing, Payroll & Payroll Tax Filing, Post Journal Entries

Identify work-flow issues and implement procedures to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity

Created & maintained budget & forecasting for all departments and managed cash flow

Increased job profit from 9% to 23% during my contract with Threetree Construction Experienced success in an office of 7 individuals, overseeing 3 total

Sheet Metal Werks Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager

2004 to 2017

Responsible for all accounting functions including accounts receivable, payable, payroll for 194 employees and cost accounting

Bank, credit card, & GL reconciliations. General Ledger Account Analysis and subsidiary ledger reconciliation

Processed, compiled and prepared month-end and year-end financial reports and other standard reporting requirements

Promoted to Accounting and Office Manager where I oversaw an AP Specialist, Cost accountant, AR Specialist, and Payroll

Saved $500k by analyzing all Engineering and Sales contracts to solidify that fees were being billed and no unnecessary deals were promised

Implemented new invoicing system after pinpointing that their current system had been duplicating invoices going back three years

Credited $250k back to the company after communicating heavily with the vendors

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