CIARA BARROW
Olathe,KS
Summary
Results-driven Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager with extensive experience in financial reporting, data analytics, and strategic planning. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance while managing complex financial operations. Currently preparing for the CPA examination in Spring/Summer 2025 to further solidify expertise in the field.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Lyntec
Lenexa, KS
01.2024 - Current
- Assist with the management of accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventory processes
- Manage monthly expense reporting and analysis functions
- Manage monthly commission reporting for sales teams
- Manage quarterly commission payout process
- Assist in preparing and evaluating annual expense and sales budgets
- Bank reconciliation, expense reimbursement accounting, payables process, and monthly financial reporting
Support Accountant
InfoSync
MO Remote
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Resolved customer and internal users' financial discrepancies, and internal security access via Helpdesk.
- Built financial statements, resolved financial variances, and reconciled reports and financial data.
- Completed the F&A transition setup for new companies.
Accountant
Barrow Accounting & Tax
Wichita, KS
02.2014 - 05.2018
- Prepared tax returns for individuals and businesses.
- Analyzed, examined, and interpreted account records, compiled financial information, and reconciled reports and financial data
- Analyzed processes and suggested improvements to management.
Intercompany Accountant I
Invista
Wichita, KS
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Completed reconciliation of intercompany accounts and posted accrued interest at month's end.
- Developed comprehensive deliverables for external audits.
- Investigated discrepancies in intercompany invoicing.
Accounts Payable - Accountant (Contracted)
Airswift
Wichita, KS
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisted with invoice processing
- Aided with special projects including cross broader billing and intercompany accounting
Content Support Specialist III
Wolters Kluwer
Wichita, KS
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Resolve customers business tax system and/or content issues over the phone
- Identified and documented resolution to reoccurring inquiries
- Supported ProSystem fx business tax returns (Corporations, Consolidated, Partnerships, & Fiduciary)
Bookkeeper
Criser, Gough, & Parrish, LLC
Wichita, KS
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Completed detailed tax filings for various clients.
- Managed end-of-cycle payroll reconciliation.
- Managed financial transactions including receivables and payables.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Univeristy of Missouri-Kansas City
01.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Wichita State University
01.2014
Summer Certification Program - French Language Program
ESCE International Business School
01.2013
Associate in Science - Accounting
Butler Community College
01.2012
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- GAAP
- Payroll
- Reconciliation
- Taxation
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- SOX
- Month-End Close
- ATX
- Microsoft Suite
- Power BI
- ProSystems fx Tax
- QuickBooks
- SAP
- SQL
- Flexi
- GAAP compliance
- Financial statement review
- Internal controls implementation
- General ledger management
- Manufacturing accounting
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Lyntec
01.2024 - Current
Support Accountant
InfoSync
02.2022 - 08.2023
Intercompany Accountant I
Invista
08.2016 - 05.2017
Accounts Payable - Accountant (Contracted)
Airswift
06.2016 - 08.2016
Content Support Specialist III
Wolters Kluwer
05.2014 - 03.2015
Accountant
Barrow Accounting & Tax
02.2014 - 05.2018
Bookkeeper
Criser, Gough, & Parrish, LLC
11.2013 - 03.2014
Master of Science - Accounting
Univeristy of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Wichita State University
Summer Certification Program - French Language Program
ESCE International Business School
Associate in Science - Accounting
Butler Community College
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