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Courtney Garlinger

Summary

Provided extensive support to the company's CFO, overseeing all accounting processes and policies. Managed hiring, supervision, and training of accounting staff for operational efficiency. Led seamless implementation of new ERP system, NetSuite, enhancing financial management capabilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager, NetSuite Administrator

Silke Communications Solutions, Inc.
05.2024 - Current
  • Administrator for new ERP system, Oversaw the implementation of NetSuite.
  • Backup coverage for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
  • Processing end of day, month, and quarterly financials.
  • Prepare and oversee year-end reporting and close; maintain Chart of Accounts.
  • Filing monthly/quarterly tax estimates and payments.
  • Oversee cost accounting activities
  • Prepare and maintain supporting documentation, detail general ledger, balance sheets, revenue recognition, and financial statements.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Supported company growth initiatives by assisting in the implementation of new modules or extensions within the NetSuite platform.
  • Enhanced system efficiency by streamlining NetSuite processes and workflows.
  • Ensured seamless data migration from legacy systems to NetSuite while maintaining data integrity.

Administrative Manager

Silke Communications Solutions, Inc.
10.2017 - 05.2024
  • Manager of all administrative positions in our California locations.
  • Process customer purchase orders and submit invoices through Ariba.
  • Create, receive, and verify POs for orders.
  • Processing the daily accounts receivables; recording financial transactions and invoicing sales orders.
  • Project Management support.
  • Process customer purchase orders and submit invoices through Ariba.
  • Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
  • Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
  • Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
  • Interviewed, recruited and onboarded new staff for high-performing administration teams.

Retail Business Analyst

Cycle Gear
01.2017 - 10.2017
  • Own and prepare weekly reports for stores by monitoring and analyzing overall sales.
  • Supporting store operations while working closely with the VP of Store Operations, National Sales Director, and District Managers.
  • Maintain daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting cadences for business entities.
  • Assist FP&A Manager with calculating and preparing sales, spiffs, commission and bonus information to send to payroll for processing.
  • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous innovation in the organization.
  • Increased resource efficiency by analyzing detailed business requirements.

Business Analyst

Dex Products
08.2014 - 10.2016
  • Item setups using excel spreadsheets, data sync and web pages.
  • POS reporting and managing all large accounts.
  • Communicating with vendors regarding PO extensions, cuts, or order cancellations.
  • Issuing return authorizations, disputing all chargebacks received.
  • Inventory management and allocation to ensure we have enough products in inventory to cover our big box stores.
  • Assisting with accounts receivable and is the main back-up for the Director.
  • Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.

Office Manager

Unishippers
03.2012 - 06.2014
  • Accounts Receivable and preparing invoices and statements.
  • Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments
  • Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to the loading platform.
  • Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Los Rios Community College
Sacramento, CA
06-2026

Technical Certification - Surgical Technology

High-Tech Institute
Sacramento, CA
05.2007

Skills

  • Excel
  • NetSuite
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Bank reconciliation
  • AP and AR management
  • Audits
  • Account reconciliation
  • GAAP understanding
  • General ledger accounting
  • Invoicing
  • Journal entries
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial reporting

Timeline

Accounting Manager, NetSuite Administrator

Silke Communications Solutions, Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Administrative Manager

Silke Communications Solutions, Inc.
10.2017 - 05.2024

Retail Business Analyst

Cycle Gear
01.2017 - 10.2017

Business Analyst

Dex Products
08.2014 - 10.2016

Office Manager

Unishippers
03.2012 - 06.2014

Technical Certification - Surgical Technology

High-Tech Institute

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Los Rios Community College