CHRISTAL L BARRON
Burleson,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
CEO
Count Anew LLC
Burleson, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Manage remote offshore bookkeeping, accounting, and tax preparation service teams for 8+ US clients utilizing QuickBooks Online and ProConnect software amongst other integrated apps
- Strategic Advisory utilizing LivePlan software
- QBO ProAdvisor
- Manage Executive Personal Assistant, Marketing Graphics Design intern, and local staff accountant
- Manage partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
- Determined vision and strategic direction for company and coordinated resources to achieve targets within optimal timeframes.
- Improved business profits by 157% over last year through strategic updates to processes, procedures and team makeup.
Small Business Owner
Joshua's Lawn Care Service
Burleson, TX
04.2012 - 07.2021
- Performed bookkeeping duties including bank deposits, reconciliations, state sales tax & use, equipment inventory, budget reports, cash flow projections, & business tax returns.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Homeschool Educator
Homeschool Educator, The Genesis Academy
08.2003 - 12.2019
- Taught Pre-K thru 12, including college & career preparatory courses to ensure college academic scholarships.
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Led students on field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for students; Prepared transcripts & graduation ceremonies.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Lake Manassas Real Estate
10.1995 - 02.2001
- Completed full accounting cycle duties for 5 subsidiary real estate companies involved in selling estate lots & homes.
- Assisted in upper-level decision making by creating comprehensive financial reports and collaborating with finance and accounting departments.
- Organized and maintained Excel spreadsheets for cash flow projections & other budgetary reports 5 subsidiary companies as well as analyzed related golf course.
- Advanced to Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer where increased responsibilities included financial analysis & preparations for meetings with parent company.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Trained and supervised employees in accounting policies, procedures and performance requirements.
- Worked with executives to create annual budgets and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Staff Accountant
The Christopher Companies
01.1994 - 10.1995
- Prepared reconciliations of GL accounts
- Prepared financial statements for 5 separate entities, 10 entities when Co-worker out
- Processed deposits, paperwork for disbursements, invoices & prepared Detailed Aging Reports, & analyzed Cash Flow Projections
- Processed Payroll for 20 employees; completed all monthly, quarterly, & annual payroll tax returns.
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into financial management system.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements and month-end accruals.
Staff Accountant
The George Mason Bank
09.1991 - 01.1994
- Prepared individual & consolidated financial statements for bank, mortgage corporation, & bank shares
- Rate Sensitivity Report
- Maintained AR, AP, GL; Computed monthly tax accruals
- Prepared Financial Highlights Reports, Risk-Based Capital Ratio, & YTD/ Quarterly Averages for each entity
- Used PCFAS for depreciation of fixed asset
- Organized loan & security reports for quarterly Call Report due to FDIC
- Assisted Vice President of Finance with special projects
- Authorized to send up to $10M in wires; specific security clearances within network
- Assisted in preparation of opening two branches.
Assistant and Head Teller
The George Mason Bank
09.1989 - 09.1991
- Trained & supervised 6 tellers; Provided customer services
- Balanced total bank currency and coin to Proof Dept daily
- Assisted in security of main vault
- Bonded; authorized to purchase/sell currency to/from Federal Reserve; authorized to sign bank checks & approve documents up to $2,500
- Verified amount of cash in cash drawer against day's receipts, quickly identifying errors.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
Office Clerk Assistant
Fauquier County Circuit Court
06.1986 - 08.1990
- Typed interrogatories, summons, garnishments, marriage licenses, & court orders; filed law, chancery, & criminal documents; assisted public with finding titles to properties, wills, & marriage documents.
Education
Chartered Tax Consultant Program - Taxation
12.2023
Comprehensive Income Tax Course - Taxation
03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
06.1993
1 Year Coursework Towards Bachelor's in Accounting - Accounting
- Relevant Coursework: 1 year coursework towards Bachelor's in Accounting, August 1991- May 1992
Associate of Science - Business Administration
05.1991
Skills
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Compliance Requirements
- Business Operations and Forecasting
- Staff Oversight and Leadership
- Proposal Reviews
- Prepare Budgets
- Payroll Liability and Deductions
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Effective and Professional Communication
- Account Reconciliation Processes
- Accounting Records Analysis
- Produce Financial Statements
- Reporting
- Tax Return Preparation
- MS Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Intuit QuickBooks Online
- Bill Pay by Melio
- Dext
- ADP / Gusto
- Fathom
- SmartVault
- Ignition
- LivePlan
- Intuit ProConnect
- ShopMonkey
- Square
- DocuSign
Certification
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor, January 2020
- Comprehensive Income Tax Training, December 2020
Timeline
CEO - Count Anew LLC
01.2020 - Current
Small Business Owner - Joshua's Lawn Care Service
04.2012 - 07.2021
Homeschool Educator - Homeschool Educator, The Genesis Academy
08.2003 - 12.2019
Full Charge Bookkeeper - Lake Manassas Real Estate
10.1995 - 02.2001
Staff Accountant - The Christopher Companies
01.1994 - 10.1995
Staff Accountant - The George Mason Bank
09.1991 - 01.1994
Assistant and Head Teller - The George Mason Bank
09.1989 - 09.1991
Office Clerk Assistant - Fauquier County Circuit Court
06.1986 - 08.1990
Surgent Income Tax School - Chartered Tax Consultant Program, Taxation
Surgent Income Tax School - Comprehensive Income Tax Course, Taxation
Strayer University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
George Mason University - 1 Year Coursework Towards Bachelor's in Accounting, Accounting
Northern Virginia Community College - Associate of Science, Business Administration
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