Deborah Sands

*** ****** ******

Windsor Locks, CT 06096

860-***-****

ady9g8@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS:

Computer literate in many Accounting and Database Software programs including, but not limited to, Access, P/F, QuickBooks Pro 2012, COINS Accounting software, SBT Accounting, Timberline Construction Software, One-Write for Windows, Peachtree, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Proficient in all accounting functions through general ledger including cash activity, collections, credit management, cost accounting, as well as extensive experience in creating reports and spreadsheets. I have expansive knowledge in implementing new systems, expanding on existing systems, customer, vendor and employee relations. My vast work history has allowed me the opportunity to work in many varying facets of the business world, which has afforded me a well-rounded wealth of knowledge and wisdom. This gives me the ability to be a much more productive member in any organization. I am a quick study. Integrity, honesty, and kindness are true values I work and live by.

Industries I’ve worked in: Insurance, property management (apartments, tenant filled office space, retail space), service industries

(Public, parking, banking machines repair, court liaison) construction, and a CPA firm’s bookkeeping division.

WORK HISTORY:

2022 – 2023 STAFF ACCOUNTANT TOMASETTI, KULAS, & CO Hartford, CT: Working in their bookkeeping division.

Work onsite/remote for clients handling their accounting/bookkeeping needs including, but not limited to: A/R, A/P, cost analysis projects, budgets, collection letters, bank reconciliations, and month end close with preparation of monthly financial statements and quarterly management reports.

2014 – present BOOKKEEPER/OWNER: BOOK BALANCERS LLC Windsor Locks, CT: Work onsite/remote for clients handling their bookkeeping needs. Mainly QBO clients and monthly bank reconciliations, setting up new companies, maintaining G/L, B/S, P/L.

2011 – 2022 ACCOUNTING/OFFICE MANAGER: R & G SERVICES, LLC East Granby, CT: R&G BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, LLC;

KCR BRADLEY ASSOC., LLC; C & R DEVELOPMENT CO., Inc.; CLOUD & ROBINSON DEVELOPMENT, LLC

Operations Manager of the Air Exchange Building / CLOUD & ROBINSON PROPERTY MGMT, LLC East Granby, CT

Responsible for all accounting functions for 5+ companies including, but not limited to: G/L reconciling, A/R and Invoicing, all A/P related functions, 5 check runs, bank reconciliations, CT Sales Tax filing, among other Office Manager functions. Operations Manager responsible for a tenant owned property for all operational needs and tenant requests, vendor payments, scheduling state required maintenance and service, tenant invoicing, party planning, and leasing. QB Month end closing, preparation of financial statements and management reports including cost analysis, annual budgets, project budgets. REASON FOR LEAVING: owner developed dementia after a brain injury, needed to leave for sanity

2011-2014 COURT LIASON / COLLECTIONS / PEAKS ISLAND ASSOCIATES / Gilbert, AZ / Part time

Responsible for all court appearances for small claims cases for all CT customers as needed. The owner is disabled and cannot make court appearances. REASON FOR LEAVING: Owner moved to AZ, lost CT accts

2010-2011 BOOKKEEPER / ARCHITECTURAL WINDOW CORP. / Manchester, CT/ Part-time

Responsible for all accounting functions for 2 companies including, but not limited to: G/L, A/R and Invoicing, all A/P related functions, all bank reconciliations, commissions, contracts, cost accounting, CT sales tax confirmed and reported for 5 states and 2 companies, collections, credit management, installation coordinator, painting coordinator, Projected Income Reports, Truck Delivery scheduled with CDL drivers, Shipping and Handling, as well as most vendor and customer relations. Month end closing and preparation of financial statements. REASON FOR LEAVING: Hours were cut to less than part time. I needed a full-time position which had been presented upon interviewing.

2001-2013 OWNER ** SANDS COMPLETE / Windsor Locks, CT

Responsible for multiple positions including, but not limited to: Estimating, all Quotes and Contracts, all accounting, bookkeeping and office related functions including A/R, A/P, collections, and month end closing and preparation of financial statements, drywall finishing, painting and water damage removal services, scheduling subs, coordinating with customers, and contractors. REASON: Small scale since 2008.

Deborah Sands

120 Spring Street

Windsor Locks, CT 06096

860-***-****

ady9g8@r.postjobfree.com

1998 to 2001 ACCT MANAGER / OFFICE MANAGER ** CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC. / West Hartford, CT

Manager of the Purchasing, Accounting and Service departments.

Responsible for all accounting functions – G/L, A/R, A/P, payroll, taxes, bank reconciliation, month end closing and preparation of financial statements, commissions, contracts, cost accounting, state licensing and renewing applications, etc.

collections with results in the 90%, credit management, month end closing and preparation of financial statements, reporting for all departments. Responsible for all paperwork flow, flow charts and accountability for all depts.

Handled all bookkeeping for 3 district offices including a new division of the valet system

Created and implemented new office procedures, new systems and Job-costing worksheet

REASON FOR LEAVING: Owner went with an in-house CPA.

1996- 1998 CONTROLLER/ FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER *** MK BUSINESS MACHINES, INC. / Hartford, CT

Responsible for all accounting functions – G/L, A/R, A/P, payroll, taxes, bank reconciliation, month end closing and preparation of financial statements, commissions, contracts, cost Accounting, etc.

collections with results in the 95%, credit management, month end closings and preparation of financial statements, reporting for all departments. Also responsible for Insurance- health & auto, fleet of vehicles, property mgmt., advertising and property management. Created and implemented an Access database for all contracts and warranties. This new implemented system I created produced over 80% new business. Created and implemented new office procedures, and upgraded systems for the year 2000.

REASON FOR LEAVING: A MO based company purchased MK, and the Hartford office was closed.

EDUCATION:

2022 QBO Online certification seminar – to become Pro-Advisor

2012 – 2015 Fred Pryor Training Rewards Member - continued Management and Business Classes and Seminars

2012- 2014 Southern New Hampshire University – worked on BA in Accounting and Finance

2009-2010 A.I.U. (American Intercontinental College) –Associates Degree in Business, Graduate with High Honors

1982 – MHS- Manchester, CT –Graduated High Honors

Related studies: Accounting, Business Communication, and Human Behavior

1996- Pioneer Valley Computer Training, Holyoke, MA – Software Class - One Write Plus for Windows V. 5.01

1996 - New Horizons, Windsor, CT:

Software Class – Access / 1998- STCC – Accounting classes / 1999 – SBT Workshop I & II

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