Caleb Carpenter
Clinton,MS
Summary
Accounting professional with experience in full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and balance sheet ownership across multi-site operations. Currently pursuing CPA licensure (2/4 exams passed). Detail-oriented and reliable, with strengths in reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and cross-functional support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regulatory Compliance Accountant
C Spire
07.2024 - Current
- Support telecommunications regulatory compliance by preparing, reviewing, and maintaining required filings, workpapers, and supporting schedules for applicable federal and state requirements.
- Assist with regulatory reporting processes by reconciling underlying financial data to the general ledger and ensuring consistency across reports and supporting schedules.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, and operational teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and resolve reporting discrepancies.
Staff Accountant II
Innovative Renal Care
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Perform full-cycle accounting and general ledger support for 30 dialysis clinics, ensuring accurate classification and timely posting of financial activity.
- Own key components of the month-end close, with emphasis on balance sheet close, account analysis, and preparation of reconciliations to support financial statement accuracy.
- Prepare and post journal entries; research variances and resolve reconciliation differences with clear documentation and follow-through.
- Manage fixed asset activity including additions, disposals, and support for depreciation processes; maintain supporting schedules and ensure alignment to the GL.
- Generate and review financial reporting packages and supporting schedules; collaborate with operations to correct coding issues and improve reporting quality.
Staff Accountant
MDSave
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed the preparation and posting of journal entries, adhering to GAAP guidelines to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Completed bank, balance sheet, and fixed asset reconciliations; investigated discrepancies and implemented corrective actions.
- Reviewed and confirmed details of accounts payable invoices, guaranteeing compliance with coding standards before processing payments.
Education
Master of Accountancy (M.A.C.C.) - Accounting
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.2021
Skills
- GAAP Compliance
- General Ledger Accounting
- Account Reconciliations
- Month-End Close
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Financial Statement Preparation
Certification
CPA Candidate — 2/4 exams passed; currently completing CPA licensure
Timeline
Regulatory Compliance Accountant
C Spire
07.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant II
Innovative Renal Care
02.2023 - 07.2024
Staff Accountant
MDSave
05.2021 - 02.2023
Master of Accountancy (M.A.C.C.) - Accounting
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Mississippi College