SARAH M. MCFARLAND
1607 W. 10th St
Friona, TX--
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a remote/work at home position in which I can utilize my accounting education, work ethic and skills while expanding my work experience in the accounting field.
EDUCATION
University of Colorado at Boulder, Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting, December 2005.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
14+ years experience in accounting
Proven ability to problem solve and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-cultural and diverse team environment
Supervise the inventory control clerk and 3 procurement clerks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Control disbursements of $1.1 billion in raw material purchases
EXPERIENCE
Cargill, Incorporated, August 2004- present
A&R Costing Analyst, Friona, TX – October 2008 – present
Oversee training and development of clerical staff
Manage procurement department
Effectively cover for controller when needed
Ensure accurate and timely reporting and analysis of the plant portion of weekly expenses and P&L
Partner with plant management for expense education
Monitor internal control through follow-up of control matrix objectives and auditing
Accounts payable and accounts receivable
RIM Site Coordinator
Approve and audit travel expense reports
Reconcile balance sheet accounts
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Associate Accountant, Fort Morgan, CO- March 2006 – October 2008
Supervised the procurement department
Capital Accountant
Freezer P&L
PBL Scorecard
Procurement clerk, Fort Morgan, CO August 2005 – March 2006
Preparation of fab and offal yields
Receptionist/Export Document Clerk December 2004 – August 2005
Biller August 2004 – December 2004
Hired through Express Personnel Services August 2004 and hired on by Cargill October 2004
Wal-Mart, Fort Morgan, Co. Photo Lab Technician, October 2003 – August 2004
Maintenance of the machines used in the processing and developing film
Process and develop film
Sales of cameras and accessories
Customer Service
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Alpha 400, PFS, Maximo, SAP and JDE.
References available upon request
