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Work History
Education
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Cathleen Gillette

P.O. Box 212, Holton,MI

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Skilled in Quick books and data analysis, with a keen attention to detail that drives effective financial management and compliance.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant Consultant

Saugatuck Brewing Company
01.2025 - Current
  • Prepared and filed excise tax forms
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Used different accounting soft wares to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.

Assistant to Controller

Saugatuck Brewing Company, Inc
05.2022 - 12.2024
  • Helped Controller in whatever capacity needed with any of controller functions.
  • Prepared excise and sales taxes
  • Prepared some Journal Entries
  • Contributed to positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.

Controller

Saugatuck Brewing Company, Inc
05.2013 - 05.2022
  • Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that nurtures culture of trust, productivity, and adaptability.
  • Establish, in coordination with senior management, financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, rolling forecast, and reporting standards on biweekly, monthly, and annual basis.
  • Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points.
  • Involved in all aspects of transactions, including tracking shareholder information and holdings, working with outside legal counsel, and communicating with board of directors and senior management.
  • Ensure legal compliance by maintaining all federal and state business and liquor licenses, excise tax filings, sales tax filings, and maintaining records.
  • Assist senior management in development and implementation of short-term and long-term operational strategies.
  • Monitor the company’s financial reports and determine ways to reduce costs.
  • File and complete all the covid funding for PPPs, EIDLs, ERTCs and received the funding. Managed all the employees during the required Covid shutdowns.

CPA Accountant

DeLong & Brower PC
Holland, MI
12.1998 - 05.2013
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.

Education

C.P.A. -

State of Michigan

BBA - Business Admin With Accounting Emphasis

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Skills

  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Quickbooks
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Data analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • General ledger entries/ Financial Statement Preparation
  • Budget forecasting
  • Estate tax returns
  • Certified public accountant (CPA)1996 to 2024
  • Microsoft Excel/Spreadsheet proficiency
  • Excise and Sales Tax return filing

Timeline

Accountant Consultant

Saugatuck Brewing Company
01.2025 - Current

Assistant to Controller

Saugatuck Brewing Company, Inc
05.2022 - 12.2024

Controller

Saugatuck Brewing Company, Inc
05.2013 - 05.2022

CPA Accountant

DeLong & Brower PC
12.1998 - 05.2013

C.P.A. -

State of Michigan

BBA - Business Admin With Accounting Emphasis

Grand Valley State University

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