Sara Burke
High Point
Summary
Dedicated staff accountant with over 10 years of experience in financial statement preparation, accounts management, and tax compliance. Known for attention to detail and maintaining confidentiality, contributing to efficient audit processes and accurate payroll management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Accountant
Sledge and Company, PLLC
High Point, NC
07.2024 - Current
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Reconciled accounts payable and receivable, enhancing process efficiency.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns, ensuring timely submission.
- Collaborated with auditors during annual audits to provide necessary documentation.
- Managed payroll processing, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in employee records.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline data entry and reporting processes.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
Staff Accountant
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, CPAs and Advisors
High Point, NC
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Compiled and analyzed monthly and quarterly financial statements for diverse client portfolios.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Prepared timely and accurate tax filings, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Managed payroll processing, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in employee records.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
Staff Accountant
Sharrard, McGee and Associates (merged With Carr, Riggs & Ingram)
High Point, NC
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Compiled and analyzed monthly and quarterly financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Managed payroll processing, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in employee records.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
Office Manager
Liberty Lumber Yard
Liberty, NC
02.2014 - 09.2016
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Prepared monthly financial statements
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Manages accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Filed quarterly payroll tax returns
- Worked with CPA at year end to ensure timely and accurate tax filings.
Staff Accountant
Southeastern Tax & Accounting, PC
Bristol, TN
12.1999 - 03.2013
- Prepared monthly and quarterly financial statements
- Prepared monthly and quarterly sales tax returns
- Prepared individual and business tax returns
- Managed payroll and payroll tax filings for multiple clients
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
Education
Bachelor's of Applied Business Administration -
National College of Business & Technology
Bristol, TN05-2010
Skills
- Quickbooks
- Accounting CS
- Fixed Assets software
- Ultra Tax software
- Monthly account / bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Monthly journal entries
- Full charge bookkeeping
Certification
Quickbooks Pro Advisor
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Sledge and Company, PLLC
07.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, CPAs and Advisors
09.2021 - 07.2024
Staff Accountant
Sharrard, McGee and Associates (merged With Carr, Riggs & Ingram)
09.2016 - 09.2021
Office Manager
Liberty Lumber Yard
02.2014 - 09.2016
Staff Accountant
Southeastern Tax & Accounting, PC
12.1999 - 03.2013
Bachelor's of Applied Business Administration -
National College of Business & Technology