Accounting Services

Sandra M. Heath

**** ******** ∙ White Lake, Michigan 48386

Residence: 248-***-**** ∙ Mobile: 248-***-**** ∙ E-mail: *********@*****.***

CAREER PROFILE

Self-motivated, performance driven individual with strong analytical and problem solving skills. Recognized for ability to identify changes to improve quality and cut costs. Responsible for launching new process improvements, writing instructions, training and supporting staff. Make good use of time management skills to stay well organized, detail oriented and flexible. Work well in team environments.

EXPERIENCE

Maritz Travel Company, Livonia, MI April 1998 – May 2008

Project Accountant

Audit Business Group Travel Programs for Ford Motor Company consisting of up to 8500 participants. Attend briefings with program planning team for familiarization of overall travel program. Travel within the U.S. to meet with hotel accounting team prior to program to generate billing procedures in accordance with contracts and attend program operation to manage accounts on-site. Review vendor contracts post program in order to analyze final billing for discrepancies. Balance to internal accounting system. Present documentation, including profit/loss statement, to Account Executive for data validations. Prepare invoice presentation package for client. Prepare parts account billing for dealerships on participant paid programs. Prepare 1099’s for participants on incentive based programs. Additional duties include parts account tracking for accounting team (staff of five) and parts account liaison for Ford Motor Company, credit card reconciliations, file encryption for accounting team, account receivables, account payables, lead trainer for department and special projects. Past member of company social committee. Peak Performer Recognition recipient.

The Bears Den, Westland, MI October 1997 – March 1998

Owner / Operator

Develop, merchandise and manage a fine gift and collectible retail boutique. Create gift baskets and other gift items for retail sales. Manage all accounting functions including account receivables, account payables, purchasing, inventory, invoicing and payroll. Interview, hire and train employees.

Realcomp II, Farmington Hills, MI March 1997 – October 1997

Office Coordinator

Develop and manage an Administrative Team (staff of six). Document and implement procedures to service six departments. Interview, hire and train employees. Coordinate company meetings and seminars. Prepare meeting agendas. Oversee all department submitted projects and provide project cost analyses. Team Leader of designated projects. Launched a team to service our human resource needs. Member of the LeadershipTeam.

Climax Research Services, Farmington Hills, MI 1994 – 1997

Office Supervisor

Supervise the operations of the Administrative / Accounting Team (staff of four). Facilitate in the screening of new hires, training of all administrative / accounting staff and conduct performance reviews. Manage all computerized accounting functions, cash management and fixed assets. Prepare monthly reports and process month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings. Coordinate and manage employee benefits throughout corporation. Administer and process monthly payroll, attendance tracking and all tax preparations. Served on the company employee committee and was voted employee of the month and employee of the year. Coordinate all corporate social functions.

Climax Research Services, Farmington Hills, MI

Administrative Assistant / Accounting Clerk 1988 – 1994

Manage all computerized accounting functions including account receivables, account payables, purchasing, invoicing and collection of delinquent accounts. Prepare monthly reports and process month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings. Process monthly payroll and preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly payroll taxes. Strong organizational skills and general office procedures. Coordinate all corporate social functions.

Domestic Administrator (family development) 1984 – 1988

Frederic N. Smith and John F. Sivertson, DDS, MS, PC, Livonia, MI 1978 – 1988

Office Manager

Patient billing, insurance processing and collection of delinquent accounts. Account receivables, balance daily reports and bank deposits. Appointment book control. Strong organizational skills and general office procedures.

EDUCATION

Schoolcraft Community College 1986-1993

Area of Study: General Business / Accounting

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook,

M-Time Tracking System, Impact Data Base, Central Command and

Various Accounting Systems including, PAS, 170 System/AP, Travis Invoice System

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