Brenda Sanson
Granger, IA
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linkedin.com/in/brendasanson
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented accounting and payroll professional with experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking operations, and financial reconciliation. Proven ability to process invoices, apply payments, and maintain accuracy across financial systems. Background includes payroll processing and client support in fast-paced environments. Seeking an accounting or payroll-focused role where I can contribute to accurate and efficient financial operations. Core Skills
• Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Payment Posting & Invoice Processing
• Bank & Account Reconciliations
• Journal Entries & General Ledger Support
• Payroll Processing (Paychex)
• Financial Data Accuracy & Audit Support
• Billing & Collections Support
• Client & Internal Communication
• Systems: Paychex, Calabrio, CRM tools
Professional Experience
Payroll / Implementation Specialist
Paychex — Oct 2021 – Present
• Managed payroll processing and ensured accuracy
across employee and financial data
• Reviewed payroll outputs, deductions, and system calculations
• Investigated discrepancies and resolved payroll and reporting issues
• Supported client implementations, ensuring correct financial setup and data integrity
• Worked in high-volume, deadline-driven environment with strong attention to detail
Accounting / AP & AR Support
Pepsi — 2011-2021
• Processed invoices and applied payments within
accounts payable and receivable
• Matched payments to correct invoices and maintained accurate financial records
• Assisted with account reconciliation and discrepancy resolution
• Supported billing processes and ensured timely and accurate transaction posting
Banking Associate
First National Bank 2011-2018
• Processed daily financial transactions, deposits, and account balancing
• Performed cash reconciliation and maintained accuracy in records
• Assisted with customer account inquiries and financial documentation
• Followed compliance and financial procedures
Education
Southwestern Community College
Associate Degree in Accounting