As Treasurer of a local nonprofit corporation, l have worked with Sandy Sticken for about 6 1/2 years. I have found her to be extremely conscientious, hardworking, and reliable in maintaining our QuickBooks general ledger and in carrying out other related duties.

Sandy has performed a full complement of tasks associated with the setup of a new chart of accounts; establishing and maintaining QB customer and vendor lists; and monthly bank reconciliations for several bank accounts. If a large or unusual item comes to light, she has the foresight to clarify or verify an appropriate accounting treatment of the item. Similarly, if a legitimate question arises as to whether a vendor should be paid, she will exercise initiative to initiate a discussion seeking approval prior to a check issuance.

Sandy has also been very responsive as a cash manager, making deposits, issuing checks, and timely entering the appropriate QuickBooks entries. Further- more, our organization has 25 separate committees with budgets. She often finds herself communicating with and serving the needs of many internal customers, primarily making sure expenses or reimbursements are timely made.

Finally, Sandy is an extremely ethical individual who understands the need for strong internal controls, insisting on proper documentation before a check is printed. She takes pride in knowing her end product has a high level of integrity and accuracy. I definitely recommend her to any individual or business seeking professional bookkeeping services.