Kara Gilliard Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Lakeland, Us

Subsidiary of KCG International, Inc.Accounting ServicesSpecializing in Non-Profit Business Services (including 501c3 application preparation and grant writing & administration)Business Start-up Services (including incorporations and business plans)Payroll ServicesBusiness & Individual Tax PreparationQuickbooks TrainingVisionary Leadership WorkshopsMotivational Speaking

Morristown, New Jersey, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Oversees the University's business and finance operations, as well as directly supervises the operations and departmental staff of the Business office, which includes; General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Student Accounts, Budgeting, University Cashier, and other units in conjunction with the Vice President.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Supervisor of Financial Services Departments, including finance and financial aid; manages the accounting and budgeting functions of the school through a shared services model; works with other leadership to ensure budgets are aligned with strategic goals.

Accounting Services

• Perform operational audits to assist management in determining the effectiveness of the organization’s operating procedures • Develop budgets and prepare grant applications for non-profit clients• Set up accounting software systems, i.e. QuickBooks, as well as, chart of accounts for clients• Assist clients in conducting examinations and analysis of financial statements • Assist clients with business structuring, including the development of Articles of Incorporation and Organizational By-Laws

Durham, North Carolina, Us

In this confidential management position I reported directly to the Dean and was responsible for providing broad leadership and management of financial planning and administrative services for the School of Business. As a key advisor to the Dean, I served as the department’s leader in financial planning, financial reporting, analyses for program development, budgeting, policy setting on administrative matters, risk management, facilities, information technology, human resource management, grants and contracts management, and other business office functions. General duties included addressing audit concerns, accountability and compliance, supervising staff, and providing input into the School’s strategic plan and mission.

Charleston, Sc, Us

In this supervisory role, I reported directly to the Director of Budgeting and Special Revenues. I was directly responsible for the budget development and management of 19 schools and 13 central offices for the purpose of achieving District objectives.

As the church’s Bookkeeper/Accountant, I reported directly to the Chief of Administration. In this role I was directly responsible for the transition to and implementation of new membership and financial database. The result was successful implementation of new membership and financial database; * Organized the Church’s finances and implemented best practices consistent with prior audit findings; * Constructed the chart of accounts for our financial databases, both QuickBooks and then ACS Technologies once we transitioned to this software.• Obtaining, recording, and maintaining pledges of more than 1500 parishioners made during the annual stewardship drive.• Preparing year-end financial reports for the annual meetings.• Preparing for and cooperating with the CPA Firm hired to perform a yearly audit of financial records.• Preparing yearly draft budget of approximately $2.5 million for review and adoption by the Vestry, along with suggested annual cost saving measures; responsible for maintaining this budget once adopted.• Processing payroll on a semi-monthly basis.• Preparing monthly financial reports for the Vestry and individual ministry teams, including cash flow analyses and thorough reviews of operating costs • Balancing checking accounts, investment accounts and submit reconciliation to treasurer for signature• Entering all invoices submitted for payment, cut checks, submit to treasurer for signature, and prepare for mailing• Entering weekly contributions to general fund, building fund, special funds, & donor designated funds• Preparing quarterly giving statements• Assisting Chief of Administration in hiring and termination of personnel• Maintaining personnel records, monitored insurance coverage, and ensured personnel policies were up-to-date

Charleston, Sc, Us

I began my tenure at MUSC as a grants administrator within the University’s Office of Grants & Contract Accounting (OGCA). In this position I was responsible for maintaining revenue budgets, transfers, and expenditures for 13 departments within the Department of Medicine. I was then offered a position as a grants manager in the Digestive Disease Center (DDC), which was one of the departments that I managed while I was a grants administrator. The transition to Grants Manager within the DDC required me to gain more specific knowledge about the department, researchers, and clinical protocols. It also required me to coordinate with researchers within our department and personnel in other units around the University and Hospital in order to develop grant budgets and proposals. Since most of our grants came from corporations like Pfizer and AstraZeneca, the use of funds were less restrictive but required more attention to the details of the proposal.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Accounting

Bs, Accounting