Kelly Grube Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio

Dublin, Ohio

Processed journal entries, evaluated financial statements and assisted with budget development. Maintained debt amortization schedules, booked interest, and monitored payments. Managed over $20M in drink rebates from Coke and Dr. Pepper by tracking purchased gallons to recognize earnings. Reconciled the sale of restaurants, including settling remaining franchise expenses within 90 days of each transaction. Achievements include the following:• Introduced a balance sheet reconciliation template to facilitate consistency amongst all departments. • Devised a forecasting model to better predict surplus/deficit associated with group insurance expenses.• Implemented strategies that shortened the financial close period from seven to five days. • Identified a past unreconciled receivable amount of over $1M and worked to recover 100% of the funds.

Reviewed financial statements for over 200 locations during each financial close. Prepared comprehensive reports for executive review and assistance in high-level operational planning. Assisted with the creation of the annual operational plan for company owned restaurants. Achievements include the following:• Produced reports highlighting key performance indicators, labor statistics, utility expenses and food costs.

Oversaw sales auditing, payroll processing and accounts payable for over 500 restaurant locations. Reviewed the financial statements for these locations. Prepared journal entries to needed.• Led eight accounting clerks ensuring a broad-based understanding of objectives and goals. • Mentored a struggling employee facilitating positive changes that resulted in increased responsibility and the receipt of a senior-level promotion.