Stephanie Burnham Email & Phone Number

Ontario, Ca, Us

In my current position, I oversee daily financial activities, investigate transactions, resolve billing and payment discrepancies, and produce and revise annual budgets. As a staff accountant, I monitor, reconcile, and prepare journal entries and statements from the general ledger system while adhering to company policies and procedures and assembling and posting transactions. I also train and mentor accounting staff to promote professional development, accuracy, and efficiency.• Eliminated 16-hours of month-end journal entry procedures by implementing new process of upfront cost allocations.

While a lead accounting specialist, I delivered general accounting services, establishing budgets, preparing monthly and quarterly billings, and updating databases. In this position, I reviewed invoicing processes, addressed errors, and reconciled business accounts. I also coached and mentored staff and provided training on systems and policies to employees.• Produced new chart of accounts following the Unified Chart of Accounts for Non-Profits.

As an accounting specialist, I managed daily financial activities and ensured the accuracy of all accounts, reconciling bank accounts and maintaining accuracy while reviewing general ledger and preparing journal entries. I investigated transactions and resolved discrepancies in accordance with company policies and procedures and prepared and distributed month and year-end financial statements to stakeholders.• Gained familiarity with general ledger and made recommendations for improvements based on new knowledge.

As an accounting technician, I contributed to the efficient preparation of monthly billing packets for assigned contracts and ensured the accuracy of invoices by reviewing terms. I accurately resolved backlogs, addressed errors, reconciled accounts, and prepared reports while assisting new accounting technicians and providing training on A/R systems and policies.• Oversaw most complex and largest billing contracts due to accuracy and efficiency.

California

As an assistant manager my daily duties included overseeing regular store operations, including the management of a 40+ member team of cashiers. Through expert support given to my associate staff and the diverse clientele the store attracts, I was able to increase sales, promote loyalty, and catalyze retention. In collaboration with upper management, I also supervised over 150 associates across three separate departments. Presenting trainings on new, corporate standards and procedures also fell under my list of responsibilities. In those trainings I was able to demonstrate my adaptability and leadership potential by shaping the trainings to meet individual learning needs. I also reconciled and closed 22 registers nightly and performed regular, in-store audits.A few key achievements include: ⇨Exceeded sales goals by 5% through strategic training, feedback sessions, and employee empowerment to associate staff.⇨Maintained a consistent increase in sales metrics focusing on average dollar transactions, conversion, and units per transaction.

Tennessee

Before shifting to Assistant Manager with Coach, I served as an Associate Manager in which I actively recruited, interviewed, and hired new associates. As such, I also administered corporate trainings to new hires and I led them through the human recourses on-boarding process. I regularly interfaced with upper management to offer key recommendations and guidance on the training processes for new assistant managers. During my time with this store, we were chosen to pilot new corporate initiatives that refined sales techniques and product release practices. I was an integral part in the implementation of these new standards and worked hand-in-hand with the store manager to make them a success. A few key achievements include: ⇨Contributed to the store’s nomination for the corporate Annual Customer Service Award in 2015.⇨Utilized quality craftsmanship to begin introducing new corporate initiatives and test how processes will translate to sales 3-4 months prior to the rest of the company

Master Of Accounting, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Coursework: ⇨ Fraud Examination ⇨ Tax Entities ⇨ Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting ⇨ Business Law.

Bridge Program, Accounting

Coursework: ⇨ Principles of Accounting I, II ⇨ Financial Accounting I, II, III ⇨ Accounting Information Systems ⇨ Cost Accounting ⇨ Income.

Bachelor Of Applied Arts, Apparel Merchandising, General Management

Activities and Societies: Member of Fashion Association of Apparel Merchandising and Design Threads 2010 ⇨ Public Relations Specialist.