I am different from most other bookkeepers because small business is my passion. After having 6 employers during my first 10 years out of college, I figured out that the corporate world isn't for me. I enjoy meeting with entrepreneurs and getting to know not just more about their business, but also them as a person. I also have a 4-year degree in Accounting, over 10 years of experience, and an MBA. The clients I've worked with have had nothing but exceptional feedback, and I'm confident you will feel the same.I specialize in providing bookkeeping and fractional CFO services to individuals and small businesses of 25 employees or less, and I'd like to introduce you to my services by way of a free, 45-minute consultation.

Duties varied by client but included payroll, sales tax, inventory, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, ad hoc projects, financial statements, month end close, journal entries, reconciliations, etc.Responsibilities:• Individually managed the firm’s largest portfolio (25 clients)• Received Above & Beyond Award, recognizing the individual with the best customer service• Helped ownership move to a more profitable business model by introducing value pricing instead of hourly billing• Using data/software skills, was integral in helping all clients make a digital pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic• Streamlined bookkeeping-related processes for all clients, allowing increased margins for the firm or less expense for the client• Grew personal connections with all clients to help significantly reduce the firm’s client turnover• Quality of work led to many referrals for the firm• Created many custom reports in Excel for clients that desired deeper analysis• Created KPI dashboard to provide clients with visualizations of their financials to help them better understand• Most work was done in QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop• Worked with many third-party payroll platforms (QuickBooks, Gusto, ADP, etc.) and helped integrate them with QuickBooks

Maintained integrity of general ledger and financial reports for multiple legal entities. Reconciled various accounts. Managed, forecasted, and improved cash flow.Responsibilities:• Managed 2 direct reports• Banking activities - tracked bank borrowings, set up wire transfers, reconciliations, cash management, etc.• Various general ledger reconciliations• Cash flow reporting• Calculation, reconciliation, and disbursement of commissions• Month-end close process• Assisted CFO with monthly financial statements and reporting• Sales and use tax filings• Assisted with annual audit duties

Responsibilities:• Ensured timeliness and accuracy of general ledger, subledgers, budget reports, bank reconciliation, and financial reports; verified accuracy on a daily basis• Monitored and forecasted cash flow to maintain uninterrupted business• Prepared annual budget and worked with department managers to correct variances throughout the year• Closed books and prepared financial reports comparing to budget and forecast• Managed the receivables and payables processes to maximize cash flow and minimize customer credit risk• Collaborated with team members to ensure timely and thorough communication and acted as a liaison between other departments• Reviewed company financial information to support company initiatives and monitored performance on an ongoing basis• Processed 1099s and assisted with filing taxes each year• Continually found ways to save time and money for the company and departmentNotable Accomplishments:• Improved efficiency and accuracy of payroll entries and wage accruals by working with vendor to streamline the process as much as possible• Reduced month-end close process by 3 business days without investing additional resources• Integrated backend ERP capabilities to automate countless reports and processes, resulting in more efficiency not just within the Accounting department but also the entire organization• Negotiated line of credit and respective rebate program with a third party to improve cash flow and the bottom line• Streamlined bank reconciliation process, resulting in higher efficiency and accuracy• Consolidated credit cards and streamlined processes related to their usage and accounting• Improved efficiency and accuracy of fixed asset accounting by implementing software with a lower annual cost than our third party tax accounting firm• Increased annual net income by over $100,000 by negotiating payment terms with vendors and maximizing credit card usage

Responsibilities:• Performed general accounting functions to include, but not limited to, journal entries, account analyses, and year-end audit preparation• Prepared, examined, or analyzed accounting records to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards• Critically reviewed and analyzed root cause of accounting errors in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practices• Assisted in monthly close process and prepared monthly operating reports• Effectively communicated important information related to analysis, including trends and benchmarks• Participated in special projects as requestedNotable Accomplishments:• Successfully led team tasked with designing and building work flow and tracking of used firearm trade-in program• Significantly cut down the time it took to perform daily procedures by integrating Oracle's backend database with Excel

Responsibilities:• Used data extraction tools to perform in-depth analysis of programs and opportunities in the vendor, accounts payable, and fraud research business• Created and monitored reports to identify trends, issues, and opportunities • Recommended modifications and enhancements to the company’s fraud and vendor authentication processes• Designed strategies to implement recommendation• Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable

Responsibilities:• Gathered & analyzed financial information to assist lenders in writing reports & preparing presentations for purposes of aiding in credit underwriting decisions• Worked with employees to maintain internal controls without sacrificing work efficiencyNotable Accomplishments:• Reduced the time it took upper management to complete Allowance for Loan & Lease Loss (ALLL) report each quarter from over 7 working days to 2• Became an integral part of month-end processes by implementing effective ways to create reports for the Board of Directors• Redesigned loan presentation process to reduce errors and improve efficiency

• Entered daily information into Revenue Audit Report forms; ran back-up reports• Prepared journal entries; tracked coupons used on property; sorted and recorded complimentary receipts• Reconciled accounts on a regular basis• Assisted with the monitoring of all financial activities on property, with respect to Revenue Accounting Division of the Finance Department, to ensure that all applicable laws, rules, regulations and controls of the company, the Mille Lacs Band, the Federal and State Tax Commissions, and the Gaming Commission were enforced throughout the Revenue Accounting Department• Evaluated various situations, with respect to Revenue Audits, and determined how best to handle it• Ensured a maximum level of company-wide service and satisfaction in the area of Revenue Accounting was achieved and maintained• Facilitated the flow of information throughout the property by attending regularly scheduled departmental meetings• Was held accountable for the accuracy and thoroughness of departmental records and reports