Shanna Santamaria
SWAINSBORO
Summary
Professional with deep understanding of accounting principles and financial management. Brings strong focus on team collaboration and delivering measurable results. Highly reliable and adaptable to changing needs. Known for excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, ensuring efficient and accurate financial operations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Accounting Specialist
Interfor
09.2021 - Current
- Handle Regional month-end closing duties
- Provide customer service while collecting Byproduct Accounts Receivable payments
- Match payments received to load data in LIMS
- Investigate discrepancies in invoices and customer accounts and research past-due accounts
- Work closely with other regional AR teams to maintain all system balances
- Generate and review accounts receivable aging reports regularly to track outstanding invoices and prioritize collection efforts
- Work closely with Auditing team to develop new Accounts receivable processes to streamline process throughout company
Administrative Assistant
Interfor
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Handle all input of daily production numbers for mill into corresponding reports
- Accountable for all check requests and expense reports for local mill before sending to corporate
- Responsible for helping maintain other accounting records, as well as helping with Month End closing, reports and inventory
- Responsible for analyzing sustainability and KPI reports
- Helped train four other administrative assistants
- Integral part of building Monthly Business Review and training all South mills
Financial Relationship Consultant
Regions Bank
12.2012 - 09.2018
- Oversee the hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of bank clerks
- Execute and oversee yearly performance evaluations of bank clerks
- Ensure team follows bank procedures at all times
- Build good relations with the local community, customers, and businesses
- Assess and manage lending and credit risks
- Open new accounts as per the customers needs
- Provide excellent customer service in personal banking encounters
Office Manager/Executive Assistant
Swainsboro/Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce & JDA
06.2007 - 11.2012
- Handle pay roll and all bookkeeping, including accounts payable and receivable
- Train and manage Chamber Assistant and assist in their success
- Greet visitors and provide customer service
- Responsible for monthly Chamber newsletter and website upkeep
- Maintain directories with up to date membership information
- Responsible for member referrals, welcome packets and brochures and pamphlets
- Designed and implemented 'Emanuel in photos' and Enhanced membership
- Co-Chair of Leadership Emanuel Class
Store Manager
Movie Gallery
06.2002 - 05.2007
- Effectively hired, trained and managed staff in a manner consistent with company standards
- Resolved customer service issues
- Handled all account payable/receivable for the store
- Recommended salary increases and promotions
- Prepared correspondence and monthly statistics reports
- Managed everyday office duties, including equipment purchase, expense reports, payroll verification and the central filing system
- Motivated and inspired team to reach attainable goal for team sales
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA05.2025
Associates of Business Administration - Accounting
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA01.2021
High School Diploma -
Emanuel County Institute
Twin City, GA01.1996
Skills
Effective eadership skills
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of Oracle, LIMS, Lumbertrack, Crosscut and Tableau
Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels
Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills
Exceptional ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Regional Accounting Specialist
Interfor
09.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Interfor
09.2018 - 09.2021
Financial Relationship Consultant
Regions Bank
12.2012 - 09.2018
Office Manager/Executive Assistant
Swainsboro/Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce & JDA
06.2007 - 11.2012
Store Manager
Movie Gallery
06.2002 - 05.2007
High School Diploma -
Emanuel County Institute
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Georgia Southwestern State University
Associates of Business Administration - Accounting
Georgia Southwestern State University
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