Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience at CTA Engineering Corporation, excelling in payroll processing and internal auditing. Proven track record of enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency through innovative solutions. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to confidentiality, drive successful collaboration across departments, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Bookkeeper
CTA Engineering Corporation
01.2008 - Current
Collaborate with management to develop annual budgets, providing insight into historical trends and potential future expenses.
Provide comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and business expense processing.
Improve invoice processing efficiency by implementing an automated system for tracking expenses and payments.
Implemented cost-saving measures in daily operations by analyzing expenditures and recommending budget adjustments as needed.
Managed payroll functions, ensuring timely payment processing and compliance with tax regulations.
Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial information to protect company's privacy and security.
Monitored bank account balances closely, transferring funds between accounts as needed to optimize cash management strategy outcomes.
Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling accounts, identifying discrepancies, and correcting errors in a timely manner.
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Internal Auditor
City of Colorado Springs
01.2005 - 10.2006
Assisted in the preparation of audit reports that clearly communicated findings and recommendations to other city departments.
Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
Identified and reported audit issues.
Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues across all levels of the organization.
Auditor
Grant Thornton
08.2004 - 01.2005
Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
Beginning Auditor
Battelle & Battelle CPAs
11.2003 - 05.2004
Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting With Economics Minor
Wright State University
Dayton, OH
08-2003
Skills
Bank reconciliation
Accounting software proficiency
Payroll processing
Accounts receivable management
Internal auditing
Accounts payable management
Certification
Inactive Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
Timeline
Head Bookkeeper
CTA Engineering Corporation
01.2008 - Current
Internal Auditor
City of Colorado Springs
01.2005 - 10.2006
Auditor
Grant Thornton
08.2004 - 01.2005
Beginning Auditor
Battelle & Battelle CPAs
11.2003 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Accounting With Economics Minor
Wright State University
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