Laura Kelly Email & Phone Number

Naperville, Illinois, United States

Aurora, Illinois, United States

Accurately reviewed, coded and entered a high volume of invoices and check requests into Acumatica. Prepared and processed weekly check, ACH and wire payments. Managed W-9 and 1099 requirements. Maintained vendor accounts and answered vendor inquiries. Provided support to all departments in the organization.

Plainfield, Illinois, United States

Assisted the organization in various roles including Communication Director, Ticket Sales Manager, Backstage Manager, Front of House Manager, Volunteer Coordinator and Costume Manager. For each performance I created detailed schedules for the following areas: performance order, volunteer groups, security, tickets and merchandise sales.

Plainfield, Illinois, United States

Researched, completed and filed documentation to establish the organization as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Implemented and provided all financial related aspects for the organization including recordkeeping, reporting, budgets, cash receipts and expense reimbursement forms. Devised a sponsorship program and verified sponsor benefits were received. Developed and monitored planning calendar for each event. Proofread all correspondence sent out by organization. Co-created a detailed information packet for performance participants.

Moderated online communities for Oprah Winfrey and OWN programs to identify and resolve issues as well as assist community members.

Naperville, Illinois, United States

Managed the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget and 3-year plan. Provided earnings information to senior management and Investor Relations Department on a quarterly basis. Analyzed variances between budgeted and actual revenues and expenses. Provided variance explanations to senior management on a monthly basis. Created monthly expense and capital expenditure reports issued to senior management. Supervised four staff members and provided direction to help staff grow professionally. Increased knowledge of company operations by touring various worksites.

Westchester, Illinois, United States

Responsible for the accounting of four shopping malls. Created support schedules to show how landlord and common area maintenance budget amounts were derived for easier comprehension. Performed daily and weekly analysis of cash balances. Performed monthly close for all properties. Analyzed variances between budgeted and actual costs and documented variance comments which were included in a monthly management report. Prepared annual budgets. Calculated additional billings to tenants for common area, real estate tax and insurance costs. Handled accounts receivable and other issues related to tenants.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Performed thorough reviews of staff workpapers on a timely basis. Prioritized workload in an efficient manner between multiple staff and multiple engagements. Drafted financial statements and footnotes. Prepared time budgets and performed analysis of efficiencies and overages. Demonstrated a strong desire to learn about the operations of a client and analyzed significant fluctuations of such operations. Provided constructive feedback to staff regarding their performance on engagements. Taught staff audit approach on the job and in the classroom. Mentored and counseled new staff and assisted them with difficult situations.