Carolanne Grissom
Salinas,CA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
Ippolito International, LP
Salinas, CA
10.2020 - Current
- Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly and annual financial statements
- Supervise and review the work of accounting staff
- Coordinate internal and external audits; assist with audit documentation and responses
- Help develop and implement accounting procedures and internal controls
- Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Assist with ERP system maintenance and upgrades as needed
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses
Associate
Hayashi Wayland
Salinas, CA
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Performed financial statement audits for clients in the agricultural, non profit and government sectors
- Provided bookkeeping services such as monthly compilations, business property tax statements, 1099s, and other business related matters
- Prepared tax returns for both individual taxpayers and business entities
- Mentored incoming staff and interns to help gain technical and soft skills in the accounting profession
Part Time Office Assistant
Palma School
Salinas, CA
06.2012 - 07.2018
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations
- Performed AR tasks including updating the AR ledger and preparing cash receipt deposits
- Performed AP services including updating the ledger, processing payment for invoices, and maintaining vendor files
Payroll Clerk
Growers Express
Salinas, CA
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Processed payroll weekly for 500+ employees
- Processed employee paperwork and maintained personnel files
- Maintained and filed workers compensation reports
Office Assistant
Monterey County Fair and Event Center
Monterey, CA
08.2013 - 09.2013
- Processed exhibitor entry forms for the 2013 fair events
- Managed fair volunteers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting Concentration
California State University, Monterey Bay
05.2018
Affiliations
- Grower Shipper Association Fashion Show Planning Committee (2026)
- Rotary Club of Corral de Tierra (2019-2020)
- CSUMB Accounting Society Co-President (2018)
- Get on the Bus (2015-2019)
- United Way VITA Program Volunteer (2017)
Timeline
Assistant Controller
Ippolito International, LP
10.2020 - Current
Associate
Hayashi Wayland
09.2018 - 10.2020
Payroll Clerk
Growers Express
07.2014 - 06.2016
Office Assistant
Monterey County Fair and Event Center
08.2013 - 09.2013
Part Time Office Assistant
Palma School
06.2012 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting Concentration
California State University, Monterey Bay