Colette A. Cotton
Kenmare,USA
Summary
Financial leader with extensive experience in GAAP compliance and payroll management at Farmers Union Oil Company. Achieved a 150% sales increase as Owner of The Riv LLC while enhancing operational efficiency and leading teams. Strong communication skills and commitment to driving organizational success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Manager
The Riv LLC
11.2022 - Current
- Accounts payable and receivable, enter all financial data, invoices and payroll into Quickbooks for financial accuracy.
- Manage four personnel as Owner. Oversee all staff, facilitate intra-employee relations, schedule, manage workflow, and optimize productivity of all employees.
- Inventory and ordering of all supplies and materials needed to run a successful business.
- Increased sales by more than 5 times than previously reported in less than 1.5 years.
Chief Financial Officer/Office Manager
Farmers Union Oil Company of Stanley
02.2024 - Current
- Assist management with important financial decisions.
- Supervise employees in preparing financial reports.
- Monitor companies’ financial reports and determine ways to reduce costs.
- Calculate and process payroll for 150+ employees in 8 locations over 12 different departments. Create General ledger journal entries for payroll. Ensure all accounts are accurate.
- Reconcile payroll accounts at month-end.
- Reconcile all GL accounts and bank accounts.
- Supervise 5 staff members and create a functional, well-balanced work environment.
- Create year end reports.
- Administer and Monitor employee benefits, ensuring that all additions and terminations align with vendor billing to reduce under or overpayments.
- Work with independent audit company to produce accurate year end financials.
Human Resources Administrator
Farmers Union Oil Company of Stanley
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Calculate and process payroll for 180+ employees in 8 locations over 12 different departments. Create General ledger journal entries for processed payroll, ensuring that all accounts are accurate before posting to accounting software.
- Reconcile payroll accounts at month-end.
- Run background checks, administer I9’s and onboard all new employees and re-hires.
- Benefit administration-Ensure that Full-time employees are receiving benefit enrollment information. This includes medical, dental, vision as well as supplemental health benefits and 401K.
- Create a positive and rewarding work environment for our entire staff by working with the management team.
- Support to Controller/CFO with financials and month-end entries and processing. Supported the CFO while she was out with medical complications.
Accountant/Office Manager
Midstate Telephone Company
07.2007 - 12.2021
- Accounts payable and receivable, GL entries, reports and processes, bank reconciliations, payroll, and HR.
- Supervise three personnel as office manager. Oversee front office staff, facilitate intra-employee relations, manage workflow, and optimize productivity of assigned employees.
- Primary point of contact for company independent auditors. Work with auditing team to assist in producing accurate and timely financial statements.
- Liaison with various companies involved in business relationships with Midstate.
- Oversee accounting and financials for 3 companies in the Midstate umbrella.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinity Nursing Home
06.2006 - 07.2007
- Assisting residents with standard daily cares such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Maintain dignity of residents while assisting with personal cares.
- Encourage residents to partake in daily activities. Supervise and assist.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of cares in resident medical records.
- Work with other CNAs and nursing staff to ensure excellent care for residents.
Support Staff
Minot Vocational Adjustment Workshop
05.2002 - 05.2006
- Assisting developmentally disabled adults with daily personal cares and feeding.
- Escort and supervise patients in public, maintaining safety.
- Administer assigned medications per policy and procedure. Documentation of medication administration.
- Foster an environment of equality among adults in our care, assisting in providing a normality of life for all patients assigned.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting/Business Management
Williston State College
Williston, ND05.2011
Core Competencies
Very versed in GAAP, GL entries, AP, AR, Payroll, Bank and GL Reconciliation., Intimately familiar with Time Management. Customer Service professional., Easily coachable; able to onboard constructive criticism for the betterment of professional performance and enhanced performance of the company., Very versatile in Excel, Word, Outlook. Extremely versed in Excel formulas, functions and other operational areas which improve functional and financial understanding and presentation of ideas and numbers., Works very well with others in a team leadership environment., Facilitates individual and team successes., Empowers company objectives through concise communication and management direction., Loyal to the organization and chain of command., Strives to go above and beyond to meet the company’s objectives., Puts company objectives first to meet goals and expectations., Firm understanding of company’s ideals and values., Quickly learns any task presented with., Works to further the success of the company., Values and takes actions on input from management for corporate success., Easily takes direction from superiors and welcomes input from co-workers., Works well in a team setting to enhance company vision and performance., Outstanding communication skills; clearly and concisely communicates company needs and goals to team members and appropriate third-party contacts., Respectful and effective in conveyance of ideas and thoughts within and outside the company., Consummate follow up with inter-company and outside contacts in the performance of company business.
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer/Office Manager
Farmers Union Oil Company of Stanley
02.2024 - Current
Owner/Manager
The Riv LLC
11.2022 - Current
Human Resources Administrator
Farmers Union Oil Company of Stanley
12.2021 - 01.2024
Accountant/Office Manager
Midstate Telephone Company
07.2007 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinity Nursing Home
06.2006 - 07.2007
Support Staff
Minot Vocational Adjustment Workshop
05.2002 - 05.2006
Associate of Arts - Accounting/Business Management
Williston State College