Colleen Shirley
Oakridge,OR
Summary
Experienced in financial management, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance. Leverages analytical skills and leadership abilities to drive financial performance and ensure accuracy in reporting. Proven track record of enhancing team collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. Adept at navigating complex challenges and implementing effective solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Accounting and Finance
Catholic Community Services Of Lane County, Inc.
06.2024 - Current
- Enhanced cross-functional communication between accounting, finance, and other departments to improve overall efficiency.
- Analyzed complex financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement within the organization''s operations.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional growth and contributing to a positive work environment.
- Consolidated financial statements, ensuring timely reporting to executive management and stakeholders.
- Developed a robust internal control system to enhance financial integrity and compliance with regulations.
- Advised executive leadership on financial risks and opportunities, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
Finance Director-Human Resources
City of Oakridge
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed the operations of the Finance, Library, Court Clerk and customer service functions
- Managed the operations of the Finance, Library, Court Clerk and customer service functions
- Offered technical assistance to staff on more complex problems
- Prepared monthly and annual reports for department heads and City council
- Created and coordinated the City's annual budget with the City Manager, implemented and monitored the budget throughout the year; established budget procedures and systems, accumulated data from City departments and analyzed and monitored for them for compliance
- Analyzed financial information and summarized financial status; reviewed and made modifications to accounting systems and procedures
- Responsible for accounting functions related to general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, liability payments and reporting
- Tracked grants received and grant expenditures, created required reporting for them
- Worked with the auditor during yearly audits; compiled information and created reports
- Maintained employee data and keeps updated accounts of all employment records
- Administered payroll information, compensation materials, and benefits programs
- Tracked and updated employee retirement benefits, employee deductions and other employee benefits
- Mentored employees through personal and professional issues, tracks and maintains employee paid and unpaid leave
- Reviewed performance evaluations
Senior Accountant
ShelterCare
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Prepared monthly journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned GL accounts
- Processed monthly payroll accruals for retirement, vacation and unemployment
- Prepared and processed billing invoices for assigned grants and contracts
- Monthly allocations for prepaid expenses and payroll liabilities and expenses
- Prepared and processed payroll for up to 100 employees on a bi-monthly basis
- Reconciled payroll and other assigned bank accounts monthly
- Prepared payroll payables by creating required backup and invoices for payroll deductions and workers comp
- Prepared reports and uploaded required information to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Created and calculated on a quarterly basis the SEP/IRA contributions for qualified employees
- Prepared support documents and collect needed information for year end processes and annual audits
Accountant
Alvord Taylor Inc.
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Prepare reports associated with gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, leave/PTO for management
- Reconcile payroll related GL accounts and bank statements
- Accounts payable, weekly cash receipts and bank deposits
- Prepare, collect data and report, including all required documents and surveys to government agencies and or our employee's Union
- Reconcile facility bank accounts and code charges to correct GL accounts and upload into Sage
- Train new managers and employees in the Paycom timekeeping system
- Reconcile monthly company credit cards code to correct GL and make entries into Sage
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200 union employees and 50 nonunion staff in Paycom payroll system for hourly and salaried employees
Education
Bachelor's Degree - accounting with a Minor in Business
Bushnell University
Eugene, OR02-2023
Associates Degree - accounting
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR01.2013
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable management
- Cash flow management
- Fixed asset management
- Internal controls
- Forecasting
- GAAP proficiency
- Cost accounting
- Revenue recognition
- Budgeting expertise
- Nonprofit accounting
- Financial statement preparation
- Financial forecasting
- Regulatory compliance monitoring
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building and management
- Team management
Timeline
Director of Accounting and Finance
Catholic Community Services Of Lane County, Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Finance Director-Human Resources
City of Oakridge
02.2022 - 06.2024
Senior Accountant
ShelterCare
07.2020 - 02.2022
Accountant
Alvord Taylor Inc.
12.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor's Degree - accounting with a Minor in Business
Bushnell University
Associates Degree - accounting
Lane Community College
Work Availability
monday
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Additional Information
I am in the process of moving to Southern Oregon. I am looking for work in the Grants Pass or Medford area.
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