SARA BISHOP
Ellijay
Summary
Motivated accounting professional with hands-on experience in financial reporting and internal audit procedures. Proficient in account reconciliations, testing controls, and supporting audit engagements. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, with the ability to analyze data and contribute to risk mitigation efforts.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
RAS Assurance Experienced Associate
BDO USA
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the execution of financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations for clients across multiple industries
- Performed substantive testing and analytical procedures over key financial statement areas such as revenue, cash, receivables, fixed assets, and expenses
- Evaluated internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and documented findings in accordance with firm and regulatory standards
- Prepared and reviewed audit workpapers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and PCAOB/AICPA standards
Staff Auditor
Oxford Industries Inc
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Executed Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing over key business processes, including financial reporting, IT general controls (ITGCs), and automated controls
- Performed walkthroughs of business processes to identify risks and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
- Documented process narratives, flowcharts, and control matrices to support compliance with SOX 404 requirements
- Tested key controls such as revenue recognition, journal entries, account reconciliations, and access management
Credit Analyst II
SiteOne Landscape Supply
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Analyzing the creditworthiness of customers and potential debtors
- Gathering and reviewing the financial data and personal records of applicants
- Confer with credit association and other business representatives to exchange credit information
- Cleared bad debt with older customers by tracking down updated contact information for neglected accounts
- Begin legal proceedings when debts can't be settled
- Set up job lines and liens for the legal department
Collections Intern
Mansfield Oil Company
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Located customers with overdue accounts and solicited payment in compliance with fair debt collection practices
- Prevented impending loss and increased profitability by enforcing scheduled collection campaigns, consistently achieving targeted recovery rate
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
- Kept an 85-100% lag to lead percentage every week
Education
BBA - Finance
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA12-2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- MS office
- Blackline and SAP
- Workiva and Auditboard
Timeline
RAS Assurance Experienced Associate
BDO USA
07.2025 - Current
Staff Auditor
Oxford Industries Inc
11.2024 - 06.2025
Credit Analyst II
SiteOne Landscape Supply
05.2022 - 11.2024
Collections Intern
Mansfield Oil Company
11.2021 - 05.2022
BBA - Finance
University of North Georgia
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Lanier Technical College