Beth Carter
Hiawatha
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in various accounting areas including accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial preparation and cash flow management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Senior Living Solutions, Inc
Hiawatha, Iowa
11.2023 - 04.2026
- Managed financial reporting to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities to facilitate strategic financial planning.
- Directed monthly close processes to maintain accurate financial records.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Provided support during audits conducted by outside agencies or internal audit teams.
- Prepared financial reports for senior management, board of directors, and external auditors, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles to support informed decision-making.
- Conducted regular reviews of fixed assets register to maintain accuracy of records.
- Streamlined billing and month-end reporting processes to enhance accuracy and timeliness of financial information.
- Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies.
Senior Staff Accountant
Healthcare of Iowa, Inc
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
11.2006 - 10.2023
- Prepared financial statements and reports, detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
- Completed month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciled bank accounts.
- Reviewed and reconciled general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness.
- Analyzed accounts for discrepancies, resolving variances to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Reviewed accounts payable invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient funds for operational needs.
- Assisted with budget preparation and variance analysis for departmental spending.
- Assisted in audit preparation by providing necessary documents to external auditors.
- Trained junior staff on accounting procedures and software applications.
- Provided training on financial software applications for staff members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Hawkeye Technology
Waterloo06-1994
Skills
- Financial statement preparation
- Monthly accounts reconciliation
- Cash flow optimization
- Asset management
- Strategic problem analysis
- Strong attention to detail
- Financial data analysis
- Strong verbal communication
- Team development
- Preparing financial statements
- Month-end closing processes
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, specializing in Excel
- Experience with Sage Intacct
Timeline
Controller
Senior Living Solutions, Inc
11.2023 - 04.2026
Senior Staff Accountant
Healthcare of Iowa, Inc
11.2006 - 10.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Hawkeye Technology