Accountant

SABRINA JENKINS

Jackson, MS ***** C: 601-***-**** **********@*****.***

SUMMARY

My career journey embodies a fusion of supervisory prowess, adept office management, and exceptional verbal and written communication skills. I am driven by a tireless commitment to steering organizational growth and progression, particularly within esteemed institutions known for their strong reputation and dedication to community advancement. My professional narrative underscores a continuous dedication to elevating organizations, fostering their development, and contributing to their positive impact on the community.

SKILLS

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY: MS OFFICE SUITE (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ACCESS), AS400, 10

KEY, PEOPLESOFT, QUICKEN, ADP.

PAYROLL SYSTEMS: KRONOS, DAYFORCE, MY PAY & PAYENTRY, ADP.

ACCOUNTING SKILLS: ACCOUNT RECONCILIATIONS, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (A/P), LEDGER

MANAGEMENT, BANK RECONCILIATIONS, CASH RECEIPTS.

SPECIALIZED TOOLS: CLARION, CYBORG, QUICKEN BOOKS, CYMA.

OTHER SKILLS: 45 WPM TYPING, INTERNAL AUDITS, TROUBLESHOOTING, TAX RETURNS,

SPREADSHEETS.

EXPERIENCE

03/2021 to Present

08/2019 to 03/2021

Accountant

Central MS Health Services – Jackson, MS

Conduct comprehensive cost accounting, ledger maintenance, invoice coding, and reconciliation to ensure accurate financial records.

Manage inquiries from banks and oversee accounts payable, ensuring precise payment allocation.

Facilitate annual audits by compiling necessary documents for the CFO and collaborate with software vendors to optimize accounting systems.

Maintain meticulous vendor payment records, monitor tax obligations, analyze accounts regularly, and conduct collaborative departmental audits.

Administer payroll processing, manage deductions, handle employee inquiries, and assist with benefit programs and enrollment, ensuring accurate HR data.

HR Director

The Nichols Center Madison, MS

Oversaw daily payroll operation, including collecting, verifying timekeeping data and processing payroll accurately.

Maintained precise payroll records, ensured compliance with garnishments, and managed accounts payable/receivable.

Generated comprehensive financial and operational reports by compiling data on earnings, taxes, deductions, and benefits.

Conducted regular payroll audits, reconciled financial information, and processed year-end reports like W-2, W-2c.

Handled manual check processing, ensured accuracy in CSV file imports into financial databases HR.

Safeguarded payroll confidentiality and managed daily office activities, including phone handling and visitor coordination.

Administered diverse benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, FSA, HSA), facilitated Open Enrollment, and explained benefit programs to employees during orientations.

01/2000 to 07/2019

Payroll Supervisor/Accounting Specialist

THE CLARION LEDGER Jackson, MS

Developed relationships and provided support to the Manager of Single Copy Receivables, Accounting Directors, Director of Billing Operations - Circulation, Credit and Collections (CCC) team, and local business unit Gannett Publishing Services (GPS) staff.

Monitored single copy aging reports closely and took effective measures to control past due balances.

Acted as a liaison to the CCC and local GPS staff regarding all single copy receivable matters.

Worked closely with the CCC and local GPS staff to ensure the collection of A/R balances.

Planned, organized, tracked, and efficiently completed single copy circulation projects.

Monitored third-party partnership agreement accounts closely.

Assisted in developing and implementing standardized analytical tools and reporting, as well as ad hoc reporting as needed.

Submitted adjustments for approval as needed and investigated billing discrepancies.

Developed and maintained relationships with the shared service center, handling single copy circulation items such as account reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, billing and cash receipts, and credit and collections.

Provided information to management by assembling and summarizing data, preparing reports, making presentations of findings, analyses, and recommendations.

Increased productivity by developing automated applications, eliminating duplications, and coordinating information requirements.

Monitored audit compliance and actively participated during internal audits as needed.

Completed other duties as assigned.

Also, during the previous role as a Clarion Ledger Accounts Payable/Payroll Analyst (2008-2014):

Processed all payroll for both The Clarion Ledger and The Hattiesburg American, prepared quarterly & annual tax returns associated with payroll, reconciled g/l payroll accounts, and prepared 1099's and W2's.

Managed employee garnishments and supervised accounts payable clerks to ensure timely and accurate payment of all invoices, both internal and external.

Handled HR Policies & Procedures, benefits, compensation, and demonstrated knowledge of Federal and State Employment Law.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1988

Alcorn State University

1985

South Pike High School

REFERENCES

References provided upon request.

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