Kirstie Deveaux
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in managing accounting operations and compliance. Skilled in financial reporting, employee onboarding, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and organizational effectiveness."
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant Ll
City of Santa Monica | Big Blue Bus
08.2024 - Current
- Authored and implemented comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Identified and resolved errors early, establishing preventative systems to reduce recurring issues and improve accuracy.
- Managed daily accounting processes to maintain financial accuracy and support organizational goals.
- Prepared financial documents, gathered data, and performed month-end close procedures to ensure timely reporting.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles, company policies, and procedural compliance to enhance team efficiency.
- Recorded general cash revenue journal entries and maintained accrual-based accounting records.
- Stayed current with professional accounting standards, ensuring accurate and compliant financial recordkeeping.
- Researched and resolved discrepancies related to state-issued Department of Transportation checks.
- Processed general revenue invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Counted and verified cash and check deposits for the Transit Store, ensuring accountability and proper documentation.
- Compiled daily transit deposit summaries to support financial reporting and reconciliation efforts.
- Reconciled TAP Point of Sale transactions and maintained accurate sales records.
- Balanced and closed Customer Service agent drawers, ensuring compliance with cash handling policies.
Staff Accountant
Free2Be
02.2024 - Current
- Directed accounts receivable and payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment and collection, which reduced outstanding receivables by 15%
- Maintained comprehensive financial records, including commissions, purchase orders, invoices, statements, and expenditures.
- Facilitated monthly update meetings, enhancing cross-departmental communication and increasing alignment on financial goals by 25%
- Engaged donors to secure charitable contributions, achieving a 20% increase in donations and strengthening donor relationships.
Staff Accountant
Motorola Solutions
03.2019 - 08.2023
- Managed the process of receivables and payables, ensuring accurate records to facilitate seamless financial transactions.
- Coded and processed accounts payable for vendor invoices, accurately applying AP payments to inventory purchase orders.
- Handled all external and internal issues in a timely manner, providing immediate resolution to maintain smooth financial operations.
- Developed and documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Reviewed and applied accounts receivables to customer accounts, updating customer account statements for accuracy.
- Prioritized high-value client accounts to ensure timely payment and resolution, fostering strong client relationships.
- Conducted monthly analytics focused on operating expenses, identifying discrepancies and variances, and documented findings for management review.
- Took a proactive approach to lowering customer AR balances, ensuring improved cash flow and financial stability.
- Conducted daily bank reconciliations with meticulous attention to detail in payment applications to maintain accurate financial records.
- Managed month-end journal entries and reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring clean and compliant financial statements.
- Assessed and completed monthly journal depreciation of assets and IT capitalization, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Reconciled company credit cards, identifying discrepancies and ensuring accurate financial tracking.
- Executed prepaid and associated amortization, effectively managing prepaid expenses and amortization schedules to optimize financial resources.
- Achieved a 98% accuracy rate in external audits, consistently upholding the highest standards of financial accuracy and compliance.
- Played a key role in the development of departmental standard operating procedures, contributing to improved efficiency and consistency in financial operations.
- Managed inter-company payables and receivable transactions, ensuring accurate recording and timely resolution of intercompany financial obligations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline financial reporting processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced turnaround time by 20%.
Staff Accontant
National Planning Holdings, Inc.
06.2004 - 12.2018
- Managed a team of 2 staff accountants, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations
- Process intercompany receivables and payables, maintaining accurate records to facilitate seamless financial transactions between branches
- Maintain accurate financial reporting for four broker dealers and their holding company, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulations
- Reconcile company credit cards and execute deferred compensation assets and liability & expense tracking to ensure accurate financial records
- Process external billing and invoices, proactively addressing customer and vendor complaints to maintain strong business relationships
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP standards.
- Supported the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Skills
- ERP Systems: Proficient in Concur, Oracle, Netsuite, SAGE, Salesforce, Tyler Munis, Tyler Cashiering, Shopify, and Xero
- Software Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Workspace, and iWork
- Analytical & Planning: Strong analytical thinking with a solutions-oriented mindset; experienced in tactical planning and project management
- Process Improvement: Proven ability in process improvement and project management, with a focus on optimizing workflows
- Technical Expertise: Skilled in database management and reporting tools, with a focus on accurate and efficient data handling
- Accounting & GAAP Principles: Knowledgeable in accounting principles, GAAP, and accrued accounting
- Financial Tasks: Expertise in account reconciliation, general ledger journal entries, and audit preparation and support
- Reporting & Documentation: Capable of financial reporting and maintaining thorough documentation
Certification
Bookkeeping Fundamentals University of Phoenix March 2018
Timeline
Accountant Ll
City of Santa Monica | Big Blue Bus
08.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
Free2Be
02.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
Motorola Solutions
03.2019 - 08.2023
Staff Accontant
National Planning Holdings, Inc.
06.2004 - 12.2018
Bookkeeping Fundamentals University of Phoenix March 2018
Associate of Arts - Accounting
University of Phoenix
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