Cheryl J. Kuhn
Laurel,DE
Summary
Skilled in bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing with background in managing accurate financial records and preparing reports. Known for strong analytical skills and ability to improve processes leading to increased efficiency. Demonstrated success in reconciling accounts and ensuring compliance with financial policies. Committed to maintaining confidentiality of financial data and contributing to team success through hard work and attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bookkeeper
Law Offices of Murray, Phillips, and Gay
Georgetown, DE
03.2017 - Current
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Financial Manager
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Seaford, DE
05.2017 - 02.2025
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards. related to finance management.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for management review.
- Analyzed monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
- Collaborated with auditors during periodic reviews of corporate accounts and records.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Managed financial planning and analysis by handling key metrics, analyzing data and providing ideas for new initiatives.
- Compiled and delivered financial statements for pastor and church finance council,
- Reviewed monthly financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
- Reported payroll utilizing Paylocity.
Education
MBA - Theology
Northeastern Seminary
North Chili, NY05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05-1995
Skills
- General ledger management
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- Data analysis
- Budgeting
- Problem solving
- Audit support
- Payroll processing
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Household Projects
- Piano
- Bible Studies
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
Certified Public Accountant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Manager
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
05.2017 - 02.2025
Bookkeeper
Law Offices of Murray, Phillips, and Gay
03.2017 - Current
MBA - Theology
Northeastern Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Wilmington University