I am Barb Brady and I specialize in accounting for small businesses. My experience is vast, from working at a Big 6 Accounting firm to being a Controller and running accounting areas in a corporation and small businesses. But at heart, I always wanted to run my own accounting firm specializing in small businesses. I bring my Accounting experience to your business. I strive to be a Trusted Advisor!Let's connect and work together to solve your problems: https://BarbBradyCPA.comProfessional Exams:🔷 Passed all parts Certified Public Accountant Exam - the first time🔷 Passed all parts Certified Internal Audit Exam - the first time.

tCloud Solutions (The First Group) Accounting Director Full responsibility for the accounting of two separate companies. Report to President. Worked closely with VP in Sioux Falls. •Accounting. Responsible for accounting issues from Month-end close to advanced Financial reports (including A/P, A/R, Payroll, Sales Tax, Bank recs, Commissions, Depreciation, and Benefits) • QuickBooks. Advanced spreadsheets.Better Business Equipment ControllerResponsible for monthly financial reporting, month-end close; was a key player in the strategic plan.•Month-end and Reporting. Streamlined spreadsheets to increase accuracy and efficiencies. Prepared financial executive reports including benchmarking against industry standards, trending, and graphs.•401-K. Key liaison to third party administrator and investment advisor for the 401K plan. Streamlined required reporting. Serve on 401-K investment committee. •Payroll and Commissions. Revamped commission calculations and Payroll process with advanced excel spreadsheets to assure accuracy and timeliness.•Other. Created a major system of procedures. Created systems to organize accounting records. Created efficiencies so software packages would better "talk" to each other.Universal Warranty Manager of Reporting/CollectionsResponsible for Executive presentations/sales director reports; managed Collections/Financial Analyst. •Analysis. Thoroughly analyzed existing reports and created changes to improve accuracy and efficiency. Created advanced reports and graphs in response to senior management needs. •Reporting and Presentation. Organized and documented the reporting process which improved the timeliness of executive and critical sales director reports. Presented reports at executive meetings. •Management. 5 reports. Managed the Collection department and built a team. •Liaison. Developed relationships and was the “go-to” person with other departments, the Sales team, and customers.

First Data Corporation was a major training ground for me:- Controller and Director of Finance/Admin First Data Corporation, Mkt Information Svcs DivisionResponsible for full financial reporting for this large division. Initiated and implemented positive change in managing all accounting/ financial / administrative functions. - Management. 10 Reports. Managed the Accounting/Finance department which resulted in streamlining financial information for quicker reports. Assured timely month-end, year-end close.- Strategic Planning. Produced and presented the financial section of the Strategic Plan to senior management which included summarizing a wealth of historic information into a "big picture".- Financial Analysis. Created monthly financial analysis reports as well as a financial analysis package for a large acquisition. - Budgeting. Costing. - New Business. Interfaced with the New Business staff to determine the viability of new products. - Other roles: Marketing Financial Analyst/Accountant, Government Services Division. Internal Audit Senior, Internal Audit Department. In addition: -Controller SeldinResponsible for monthly financial reporting, month-end close, and management of Accounting division. - Computer Consulting / College Instructor• Consulting. Offered services, including developing spreadsheets and researching/installing/trouble-shooting software, to a variety of businesses including travel agencies and psychologists. • Teaching. Taught accounting and microcomputer software courses and seminars at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Metropolitan Community College, and Iowa Western College.- Arthur Andersen, CPA firm- Internal Control Audits. Evaluated / documented accounting systems /prepared suggestions.- Financial Audits. Analyzed and verified financial statements in a wide variety of businesses including utility, construction, educational and financial institutions.