1. Joseph Sharp
524 S. Stevenson St. Phone: 620-423-8733
Olathe, KS 66061 E-Mail: jsharp40@hotmail.com
Objective
Highly motivated professional pursuing a position within a growth oriented company,
which would allow me to use education and prior experience to support and contribute to
the success of the team.
Education
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
Bachelor of Business Administration May 2008
Major: Management Minor: Accounting
Experience
Silpada Designs, Lenexa, KS
Staff Accountant, August 2015 – Present
Process daily credit card transactions and record daily deposits.
Perform reconciliations of bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts.
Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable for month end reporting.
Create journal entries for month end accruals and prepaid expenses.
Prepare cash projection and forecasting for operations in US and Canada.
Prioritize multiple tasks and work closely with the Accounting Manager to
provide financials for our BOD.
mySidewalk.com by Mindmixer, Kansas City, MO
Staff Accountant, November 2014 – July 2015
Applying and posting of cash receipts/collection management of all accounts.
Requesting of approval for all payables/disbursing payments to vendors.
Closing procedures including journal entries and accruals for month/year end.
Preparing monthly/quarterly financials to send to the BOD.
Balance Sheet and bank account reconciliations on a monthly basis.
Payroll processing on a semi-monthly schedule.
Commission calculations for all sales representatives on a monthly basis.
Facilitated the change of providers for employee compensation and benefits.
Prepare and send correct tax information for IRS Form 1099.
Process and file all GST/HST to Canada Revenue Agency.
Knowledge of and ability to build reports within QuickBooks Enterprise.
Improved DSO from an average of 115 days to 75 days.
2. APAC, Inc., Overland Park, KS
Regional Accounts Payable Manager, August 2013 – October 2014
Managed a team of 6 account specialists in a high volume department.
Control average monthly payables of $15M for Kansas and Missouri combined.
Processed weekly disbursements for multiple companies with combined revenue
of $200M in 2013.
Assisted the regional CFO with month end/year end closing, budgets, forecasting
and balance sheet reconciliations.
Active and key participant in all internal and external audits.
Increased average DPO from 38 to 49 days on average.
Implemented cross training throughout our accounts payable team.
Created journal entries to correct processes entered incorrectly.
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Lawrence KS
Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator, January 2013 - August 2013
Accounts Payable Coordinator, January 2012 - January 2013
Entered $500K in average monthly payables expenses.
Examine invoices for proper approval, entering vouchers and printing checks.
Examined and processed expense reports and monthly P-Card statements.
Processed weekly payables for multiple entities with combined revenue of $10M.
Perform month end/year end responsibilities for a 5 day close.
Perform reconciliations of assigned accounts to ensure financials are up to date.
Prepare and send correct tax information for IRS Form 1099 and all state/federal
sales and use tax reporting.
Prepare all documentation for state solicitation laws required for not for profit
entity.
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Accounts Receivable Coordinator, October 2010 – January 2012
Depositing and applying payments towards receivables daily.
Reconciling daily credit card charges that would come through the company’s
website.
Creating invoices weekly or as needed as well as sending collection notices.
Reconciling assigned balance sheet accounts to ensure financials are up to date.
Perform month end/year end responsibilities for a 5 day close.
Knowledge and ability to create reports inside of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Volunteer Work
Assisted with creating new fundraising opportunities for the GCSAA United Way
of Douglas County campaign for 2 years.
Volunteered for the Dodge for a Cause annual dodge ball tournament to help raise
money and awareness for juvenile diabetes research the past 3 years.
References
Available upon request.