Christy Young
Bakersville,NC
Summary
Finance professional specializing in financial reporting, cash flow management, and audit coordination. Demonstrated success in ensuring compliance and enhancing financial processes to boost operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Controller
Gouge Oil Company, Inc.
Spruce Pine, NC
09.2025 - Current
- Managed preparation of financial statements per GAAP, ensuring punctual delivery.
- Reviewed and approved journal entries to maintain accuracy and compliance.
- Identified discrepancies in financial data, initiating corrective actions for integrity.
- Monitored cash flow to optimize liquidity and working capital management.
- Oversaw accounting, payroll, and financial reporting activities for compliance.
- Conducted timely reviews of balance sheet accounts for accurate postings.
- Reconciled bank accounts weekly to ensure balance accuracy.
- Managed all accounts payable and receivable functions efficiently.
Finance Director
Town of Spruce Pine
Spruce Pine, NC
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Managed cash flow to secure sufficient funding for departmental operations.
- Implemented budget management practices that enhanced fiscal discipline across departments.
- Coordinated with external auditors to ensure efficient audit processes.
- Streamlined financial processes to boost operational efficiency and reduce overhead costs.
- Reviewed and approved financial transactions to uphold budgetary integrity.
- Evaluated investment opportunities to optimize returns on municipal funds.
- Developed annual financial plans and budgets aligned with organizational goals.
- Ensured accurate and timely completion of all tax filings per federal and state regulations.
Deputy Finance Director
Mitchell County
Bakersville, NC
03.2020 - 03.2025
- Monitored compliance with financial regulations and internal policies to mitigate risks.
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
- Coordinated with HR on payroll management and benefit fund allocations for compliance.
- Assisted in budgeting processes by advising on effective cost control measures.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, ensuring records remained audit-ready.
- Collaborated across departments to support efficient year-end closing processes.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal finance laws.
- Participated in special projects such as acquisitions or divestitures as required.
Bookkeeper/Payroll Specialist
Young, Miller & Gillespie, PA
Spruce Pine, NC
01.2002 - 03.2020
- Performed detailed financial record management to maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts.
- Assisted in tax compliance by preparing necessary documentation and filing requirements.
- Processed payroll administration tasks, ensuring timely and accurate employee payments.
- Monitored accounts payable processing for timely payments to vendors and suppliers.
- Facilitated financial reporting by compiling and analyzing financial data on a monthly basis.
- Streamlined bookkeeping processes to improve efficiency in financial operations.
- Utilized accounting software to enhance reporting capabilities and streamline workflows.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Performed month-end closing activities.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Responded to inquiries from IRS, state and other tax authorities to minimize additional interest and penalty charges.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NCSkills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Cash flow management
- Government contract accounting
- Audit coordination
- Project accounting
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Financial statement preparation
- Effective communication skills
Timeline
Accounting Controller
Gouge Oil Company, Inc.
09.2025 - Current
Finance Director
Town of Spruce Pine
03.2025 - 09.2025
Deputy Finance Director
Mitchell County
03.2020 - 03.2025
Bookkeeper/Payroll Specialist
Young, Miller & Gillespie, PA
01.2002 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts -
Mayland Community College