Carley M. Kohout
Cedar Rapids
Summary
Dynamic financial professional with extensive experience at Brecke Mechanical Contractors, excelling in cost accounting and audit preparation. Known for meticulous attention to detail and effective communication, I have successfully managed month-end closings and enhanced financial reporting processes, driving efficiency and accuracy in all financial operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller
Brecke Mechanical Contractors
Cedar Rapids
04.2021 - 07.2025
- Manage the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, service dispatch, purchase orders, and payroll
- Complete months end close in a timely manner
- Coordinate and assist with internal and external audits
- Preparation of financial statements and reports
- Manage cash flows
- Oversee the organization's banking activities and manage the audit process
Cost Accountant
Brecke Mechanical Contractors
Cedar Rapids
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Account receivables
- AIA billings
- Balance and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Review and send out monthly statements to customers
- Prepare and review monthly union reports for multiple jurisdictions
- Review and collection from monthly aging reports
- Other duties upon request
Staff Accountant
Koppenhaver & Associates, PC
Mount Vernon
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Prepare tax returns
- Process weekly payroll for various companies
- Assist with audits
- Prepare quarterly reports for clients
- Enter and reconcile monthly bank statements and brokerage statements
- Other various duties upon request
Loan Officer
Veridian Credit Union
Cedar Rapids
12.2010 - 08.2016
- Collection of monthly reports
- Effective communication with clients, co-workers, and managers
- Review and audit loan decision with detail
- Managerial duties including facilitating meetings, scheduling, and training
- Processing of loan applications as well as determining eligibility of client
Education
Bachelor’s - business administration
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA06.2016
Associates of Science -
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2011
High School Diploma -
Don Bosco High School
Gilbertville, IA05.2009
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Statement reconciliation
- Cost accounting
- Audit preparation
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Currently preparing for CPA exams
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Controller
Brecke Mechanical Contractors
04.2021 - 07.2025
Cost Accountant
Brecke Mechanical Contractors
05.2018 - 04.2021
Staff Accountant
Koppenhaver & Associates, PC
08.2016 - 05.2018
Loan Officer
Veridian Credit Union
12.2010 - 08.2016
Bachelor’s - business administration
Upper Iowa University
Associates of Science -
Kirkwood Community College
High School Diploma -
Don Bosco High School
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