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WHO AM I

SYDRENA SMITH is a Accounting and finance professional with 10+ years of progressive experience across nonprofit, public accounting, and private industry environments. Currently serving as an Accounting Manager, with a strong background in financial reporting, general ledger management, internal controls, and audit support. Proven ability to oversee full-cycle accounting operations, manage payroll and tax compliance, and deliver strategic financial insights to leadership.

Demonstrated leadership experience supervising teams, managing offshore staff, and supporting cross-functional collaboration. Extensive expertise in preparing financial statements, performing account reconciliations, overseeing AP/AR processes, and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. Adept at handling multi-entity accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit coordination.

Earlier career experience includes hands-on accounting support, administrative operations, and internship training, building a solid technical foundation in QuickBooks, financial systems, and reporting processes.

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In addition, Sydrena brings 15+ years of experience in education and instruction, specializing in mathematics tutoring, academic intervention, and curriculum support. Skilled in data-driven instruction, student assessment, and program coordination, with a strong ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.

Recognized for strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to balance multiple priorities while improving processes and driving organizational efficiency.

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ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL | EDUCATOR 

​EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - DEARBORN

BACHELOR OF ARTS - ECONOMICS

(MINOR IN MANAGEMENT)

GRADUATION - MAY 2010

WALSH COLLEGE

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE - FINANCE

GRADUATION - MARCH 2018

RESUME

ACCOUNTING (CONT.)

EDUCATION

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT INSTRUCTOR

LOGICAL CHOICE LLC. | DETROIT, MICHIGAN

  • Taught, inspired and lead enrichment activities for elementary, middle, and high school students in a safe, orderly, and welcoming environment

  • Provided academic assistance and behavior support to teachers in classroom

  • Oversaw social and leadership development programming for community youth

  • Managed the Juvenile Assessment and Intervention System (JAIS) 

  • Assessed and monitored students’ growth in core academic classes and provided comments for improvement

  • Communicated with teachers, administrators, and parents about students' progress via monthly progress reports

  • Oversaw and guided student editors and staff on the development, marketing, editing, content selection, and publishing of the yearbook

  • Solicited the student body, school staff, and community on participation in the school’s yearbook 

CURRICULUM COORDINATOR ASSISTANT

OAK PARK HIGH SCHOOL | OAK PARK, MICHIGAN

  • Assisted teachers, administrators, and parents with raising student achievement in Geometry, Algebra, Statistics, and Pre-Calculus

  • Tutored students in Math, MME/ACT preparation, Engineering, and other subjects

  • Supervised and administered standardized exams such as the ACT, MME, and

  • Work-Keys exam

MATH INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

OAK PARK HIGH SCHOOL | OAK PARK, MICHIGAN

FINANCE/ACCOUNTING INTERN

WIGS 4 KIDS OF MICHIGAN, INC.|

ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN

  • Used QuickBooks and Excel to record and update ledgers and perform banking activities

  • Performed all financial activities including financial statements and management reports

  • Completed bank reconciliations; created invoices and sales receipts and paid debts due

  •  Prepared financial reports and supporting documents for auditing purposes

  • Attended and completed accounting tasks at charity events

  • Sort, post and file accounting documents; including entry of daily transactions to general ledger, and monthly generation of invoices

  • Reconcile bank statements and prepare financial reports using QuickBooks Pro

  • Prepare job costing reports on various jobs and vendors, prepare budgets based on cost analysis

  •  Prepare Excel summaries of account balances, tenant monthly payments and open invoices

  • Manage vendor/supplier relations including renegotiating payment terms

  • Answer telephones, greet and attend to guests

  • Maintain executive schedule

  • ​Send and receive emails

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

VERITAS LIMITED, LLC. | SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN

MATH INSTRUCTOR

MATHNASIUM | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MICHIGAN

  • Instruct small groups of three to four on key mathematical concepts

  • Use Salesforce to input and analyze student's progress

ACCOUNTING

ACCOUNTANT

HOMESTEAD MANAGEMENT | NOVI, MICHIGAN

  • Prepared, posted, and recorded journal entries to the general ledger using QuickBooks for the month-end and year-end close. 

  • Performed the monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts such as Cash, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Prepaid Expenses, Fixed Assets, and Accruals in a multi-company environment. 

  • Performed the financial closing process with responsibility for multiple companies and the respective G/L accounts. 

  • Prepared the monthly financial statements, including balance sheet, P&L, and statement of cash flows for multiple independent living and adult care business units. 

  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable transactions.  

  • Managed vendor relationships and handled any payment discrepancies that occurred.  

  • Maintained effective and efficient communications with management, operations, and support staff. 

  • Contributed to process improvements, systems enhancements, set up of improved policies and procedures in respective areas of responsibility. 

  • Assisted the CFO and Accounting Manager in performing analysis and creating reports for senior management including expense variance analysis, financial review, and budget preparation. 

  • Assisted in the audit processes and prepared supporting schedules of G/L activities. 

  • Led a team of 4 accountants on the month-end closing process for the properties that we managed. 

  • Trained new hires on the company’s process and procedures to ensure success within the organization. 

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

THE ACCOUNTING OFFICE| NOVI, MICHIGAN

  • Manage the offshore bookkeeping team to ensure client’s bookkeeping is complete and accurate within the required timeframe for month-end and year-end closing. 

  • Review financial reports and present any variances to clients. 

  • Lead the monthly, quarterly and annually sales tax and 1099 filing. 

  • Responsible for producing monthly financial statement packages for 75 clients, including but not limited to reconciling bank statements and credit cards, posting monthly journal entries, reviewing general ledger accounts, account receivable accounts, account payable accounts and handling any payroll related issues. 

  • Provide customer service to clients when needed.  

  • Review client’s Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Aging Reports to ensure accuracy and communicate with client any variances found.  

  •  Responsible for producing monthly and annual sales tax returns for all assigned clients.  

  • Responsible for answering accounting / financial questions from small business owner clients in a timely and effective manner. 

  • Execute audits such as clients’ worker’s comp audits, grant audits or any other special audits. 

  • Collaborate with the tax department on annual salary and tax projection meetings as well as the annual business tax return for our clients. 

  • Maintain the agency’s general ledger and oversee fiscal operations.

  • Refine, implement, and monitor financial and accounting procedures in alignment with organizational policy.

  • Oversee agency disbursements, ensuring accuracy and proper expense allocation.

  • Prepare financial statements, budget analyses, and projections for leadership review.

  • Develop and monitor internal control practices consistent with GAAP standards.

  • Support recommendations on investment plans and asset acquisition.

  • Manage the agency’s fixed assets and prepare documentation for annual audits.

  • Reconcile bank accounts and manage payroll, tax filings, and 403(b) retirement plan activity.

  • Maintain employee payroll and benefits records, including new-hire onboarding updates.

  • Collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and public officials.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

BRIDGEWAY SERVICES, INC. | SOUTHGATE, MICHIGAN

GENERAL MANAGER

FLAIR HAIR LLC. | DETROIT, MICHIGAN

  • Responsible for driving the company to $60,000 in sales within first year

  •  Manage bookkeeping and accounts associated with the company utilizing Microsoft Excel

  •  Process accounts payable and accounts receivable

  • Create all marketing materials and packaging design for all products

  • Oversee social media platforms to effectively reach the audience

  • Negotiate pricing with vendors to ensure quality products are bought and sold

  • Maintain optimal stock levels to ensure timely availability of products

  • Interview and recruit sales associates

ORGANIZATIONS AND

VOLUNTEER WORK

DETROIT ECONOMIC CLUB

YOUNG LEADER

MEMBER SINCE SEPTEMBER 2015

THIRD NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

COMMUNICATION TEAM

MEMBER SINCE OCTOBER 2012

LIFE REMODELED

VOLUNTEER - AUGUST 2015

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