Cassie Vess
Weaverville,NC
Summary
Qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency and accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Implementation Manager
Compass East
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Oversaw the implementation of operational/accounting processes based on organization needs for businesses onboarding with Compass East.
- Documented processes to streamline setup for new businesses onboarded
- Led technology roadmapping for new software
- Collaborated with the team to cultivate resources and reference materials for businesses in new market segments.
- Developed project plans by identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
Stabilization Manager
Compass East
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Reviewed business operations set in place by implementation team to help organizations scale their business
- Trained recurring team on implemented processes for new clients
- Monitored business processes to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments
Senior Accountant
Compass East
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts and created documents for monthly close procedures.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external tax accountants.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to management.
- Handled monthly and yearly reporting requirements for management.
Senior Associate
Dixon Hughes Goodman
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Planned and conducted comprehensive financial audits and agreed upon procedures to assure financial statements are fairly presented and in alignment with GAAP
- Identified and assessed risks of material misstatement of financial reports, and assessed internal controls to ensure effectiveness
- Performed test of details and and test of operating effectiveness
Assurance Associate
Dixon Hughes Goodman
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Supported audit preparation through research, analysis and presentation development.
- Performed test of details and operating effectiveness.
- Attended walkthrough meetings for internal controls with senior associates, managers, and clients.
- Identified and communicated accounting matters to managers and discussed audit findings with clients.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.2015
Skills
- Time Management: Excelent at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
- Problem Solving: Willing to dive into the operating process in order to improve processes and make tasks more efficient
- Ability to work independently and require minimal supervision
- Team Player: Good at communicating constructive feedback, listen actively, and working with others to complete a job/task
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Implementation Manager
Compass East
01.2023 - 04.2023
Stabilization Manager
Compass East
07.2020 - 01.2023
Senior Accountant
Compass East
09.2018 - 07.2020
Senior Associate
Dixon Hughes Goodman
08.2018 - 09.2018
Assurance Associate
Dixon Hughes Goodman
10.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Accounting
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Appalachian State University
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