Sara Powers
Arlington
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in customer service and financial management, honed at RFA Engineering. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. Skilled in account reconciliation and effective communication, consistently delivering accurate financial reports and fostering positive relationships.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Arlington Haus
Arlington
02.2023 - Current
- Provide exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Assist in training new staff on restaurant procedures and menu items.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
- Handle customer inquiries and resolved issues to enhance guest experiences.
Sr. Accounting Specialist
RFA Engineering
Eden Prairie
10.2005 - 07.2025
- Managed monthly financial close processes and reconciled account discrepancies.
- Reviewed journal entries and ensured compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Implemented new accounting software to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in financial reporting and auditing procedures.
- Oversaw accounting operations and financial paperwork.
- Performed weekly payroll, and updated employee records.
- Generated reports as requested by management team for budgeting purposes.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts on a monthly basis ensuring accuracy of postings.
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Performed weekly invoicing to 500+ projects
- Completed weekly AP/AR
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson, MN05-2005
Skills
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Positive and professional
- Multitasking and organization
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Payroll administration
- Journal entry management
- Customer relationship management
- Expense tracking
- GAAP compliance
Affiliations
I enjoy excersizing, reading, latch hook rugs and spending time with my family
Languages
Sign Language
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Server
Arlington Haus
02.2023 - Current
Sr. Accounting Specialist
RFA Engineering
10.2005 - 07.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Ridgewater College
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