Experienced Controller with over fifteen years of expertise in accounting and financial management, including nine years in progressive leadership roles.
Proven ability to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and institutional regulations, manage general and subsidiary ledgers, oversee accounts payable/receivable, and conduct comprehensive financial audits and tax filings.
Skilled in preparing accurate financial reports, coordinating with external auditors, and maintaining investment and endowment activity.
Adept at leading accounting teams, implementing efficient financial processes, and leveraging technology to enhance service quality.
Excellent analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to exemplary service and collaborative work environments.
Stephens College, Columbia, MO - Director of Accounting Stephens College is the second oldest women's college in the nation. Click here to get to the latest financial filings. OCTOBER 2021 - PRESENT
Financial Compliance and Reporting: Ensured accurate transaction recording under GAAP, prepared comprehensive financial reports, and managed compliance with Federal, State, and College regulations.
Audit and Tax Management: Oversaw annual financial audits, coordinated with external auditors, and managed tax filings, including Forms 990, 1099, and others.
Leadership and Team Management: Led and supervised the Accounting Office staff, managed daily operations, and implemented policies to enhance efficiency and service quality.
Endless Options, Inc., Fayette, MO - Chief Financial Officer Endless Options, Inc. is a provider of services to individuals with developmental disabilities including day programming, individual supported living, employment supports, and more. Click here to get to the latest financial filings. FEBRUARY 2015 - OCTOBER 2021
Perform monthly financials for two main companies and for five programs: retail stores, recycling, service coordination, day program, and residential. This includes general ledger reconciliation, cash management reconciliation, analysis of current expenditures to the budget, year-end projections, current and future cash flow projections, annual budget, and other analytical reporting.
AR, AP, payroll and all other day-to-day functions of each company. Calculate and file payroll taxes and sales taxes in a timely manner.
Work closely with the Board of Directors, CEO, and COO to make management and financial decisions.
Remsel Excavating, Columbia, MO - Senior Accountant JUNE 2013 - FEBRUARY 2015
Perform monthly financials for two companies.
AP, AR, payroll, and all other day-to-day functions of each company. Calculate and file payroll taxes and sales and use taxes in a timely manner.
Weekly reporting on jobs to show the project manager over or under budget to maximize profit.
JES Holdings, Inc., Columbia, MO - Senior Accountant JUNE 2007 - FEBRUARY 2015
Perform monthly financials for several companies. This includes general ledger reconciliation, cash management reconciliation, analysis of current expenditures to the budget, year-end projections, current and future cash flow projections, annual budget, and other analytical reporting.
Build databases and SQL views to analyze data and return information in a format suitable for management.
Liaison between IT and Accounting. This includes report writing using Crystal, Access, Excel, Report and Inquiry Designer in Timberline. Build databases and SQL views to analyze data.
Train staff and new hires on the accounting information systems and automate processes for all staff.
Midway USA, Inc., Columbia, MO - Accounts Payable Specialist JANUARY 2006 - JUNE 2007
Maintained vendor files and accounts and reconciled any discrepancies.
Calculated and coded discounts for paying within the vendor terms.
Performed weekly check runs to ensure paying within the vendor terms.