Cara Chester
Clayton,NC
Summary
Entrepreneur and accountant driving significant financial results with 20% revenue growth and 99% customer satisfaction. Expert in developing tailored financial solutions and executing strategic marketing initiatives, ensuring GAAP compliance and timely financial reporting across diverse divisions. Proven track record of enhancing customer loyalty and engagement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Anderson Automotive Group
03.2025 - Current
- Processed vendor invoices for timely payment and recordkeeping.
- Managed payment schedules to ensure all obligations were met promptly.
- Communicated with vendors regarding payment inquiries and discrepancies.
- Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
Entrepreneur
Cara's Cakery
03.2019 - 03.2025
- Boosted annual revenue by 20% through targeted sales strategies and marketing initiatives.
- Sold out all products at Festa Italiana for five consecutive years by engaging attendees and promoting offerings effectively.
- Achieved a customer satisfaction rating of 99% by consistently delivering high-quality service.
- Devised strategies for increasing customer loyalty through excellent service delivery.
- Managed the budget and financial operations of the business, delivering consistent financial results.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high quality standards and timely delivery.
- Collaborated with clients to identify needs, developing tailored solutions.
Accountant
Various Companies
06.2001 - 06.2024
- Gained comprehensive experience in automotive, construction, healthcare, and hospitality industries.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Compiled monthly financial statements to support internal analysis and inform decision-making.
- Regularly reconciled bank statements with company records to ensure accuracy.
- Processed payroll for employees utilizing advanced payroll software systems.
- Prepared sales tax returns for multiple jurisdictions
Education
Bachelors Degree - Accounting, Economics
SUNY Fredonia
Skills
- GAAP compliance
- Financial reporting
- Accounts payable
- Account reconciliation
- Payroll
- Sales tax management
- QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to detail
- Customer service excellence
Timeline
Accountant
Anderson Automotive Group
03.2025 - Current
Entrepreneur
Cara's Cakery
03.2019 - 03.2025
Accountant
Various Companies
06.2001 - 06.2024
Bachelors Degree - Accounting, Economics
SUNY Fredonia