Chrystal Kirby
Windsor,CO
Summary
Proven Accountant with a track record of enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency at ACI Learning. Expert in bank reconciliation and financial reporting, demonstrating superior attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. Achieved significant improvements in financial statement accuracy and audit readiness, leveraging ERP systems proficiency and effective team training.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
ACI Learning
05.2022 - Current
- Stepped in as interim Accounting Manager (current).
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- 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.
- Closing duties include intercompany reconciliations, preparing financial workbook for stakeholders, accruals, deferred revenue, 401K allocations, paid search allocations
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, wage allocations, budgeting, cash postings, and banking reconciliations.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Direct reporting from Accounting Clerk
Junior Accountant
Front Range Energy
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
- Expedited invoice processing with effective communication between internal departments and external vendors.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
- Reduced errors in account reconciliation through meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of transactions.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements for timely and accurate reporting to management.
- Facilitated smooth financial audits by maintaining organized records and providing necessary documentation to auditors.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Enhanced vendor relations by promptly resolving invoice discrepancies.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
Office Manager
Koko Fit Club
03.2015 - 10.2018
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of all office meetings to ensure smooth operations and minimal conflicts.
- Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governor's Univeristy
OnlineAssociate of Science - Accounting
Aims Community College
Greeley, COSkills
- Intercompany- Transactions/Reconciliations
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial Statements/Reporting/Analysis
- General Ledger Management
- ERPs- NetSuite/Microsoft Dynamics/QuickBooks
- GAAP Accounting
- Full-cycle accounting
- Cash Flow Management
- Fixed Asset Management
- Advanced Excel Skills
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop fixed asset tracking spreadsheets.
- Created new guidelines and procedures for expense reporting and invoice approvals to ensure proper reviews.
- Generated a 25% reduction in month-end close.
Affiliations
- Institute of Management Accountants
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Certification
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - Institute of Management Accountants. - IN PROGRESS
- Microsoft Dynamics GP Certification – Microsoft.
- Sage 50 Certification – Sage.
- Microsoft Office Specialist- Excel 2019
Timeline
Accountant
ACI Learning
05.2022 - Current
Junior Accountant
Front Range Energy
01.2019 - 05.2022
Office Manager
Koko Fit Club
03.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governor's Univeristy
Associate of Science - Accounting
Aims Community College
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