DENISE WIESKAMP
Parker,CO
Summary
A challenging accounting position that utilizes my accounting skills, attention to detail, positive attitude, and ability to work well both independently and with others. Professional finance leader with extensive expertise in financial management, reporting, and strategic planning. Exceptional at fostering team collaboration and driving organizational success through effective budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. Highly adaptable, with strong analytical skills and deep understanding of corporate finance principles. Known for reliability, integrity, and results-driven approach in dynamic environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
First Meridian Services, Inc
05.2020 - 09.2024
- Managed fourteen employees to ensure monthly financials and payroll for 62 different companies were completed in a high quality and timely manner
- Cash management of over 110 bank accounts
- Reviewed all balance sheet account reconciliations for all companies
- Reviewed all intercompany transactions and verified all balanced
- Managed Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018 with the setting up of new companies and any new accounts in the trial balance, helped in creating financial reports in report writer and performed yearend close
- Organized and prepared elimination spreadsheets for the final consolidated financial statements for 60 companies, in addition to preparing and reviewing schedules required for the yearly audit.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 1100 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager
First Meridian Services, Inc
05.2014 - 05.2020
- Managed eight employees to ensure monthly financials and payroll for 40 different companies were completed in a high quality and timely manner
- Managed cash and fixed assets, reconciled intercompany transactions, and entered all monthly journal entries that involved various companies
- Performed reconciliations of balance sheet items for all companies
- Managed in Great Plains and Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018 the setting up of new companies and any new accounts in the trial balance, helped in creating financial reports in report writer and performed yearend close
- Designed and performed the conversion of several companies in Quickbooks to Great Plains
- Key role in the conversion of Great Plains to Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018
- Organized and prepared elimination spreadsheets for the final consolidated financial statements for 40 companies, in addition to preparing and reviewing schedules required for the yearly audit.
Senior Accountant
First Meridian Services, Inc
04.2007 - 05.2014
- Prepared monthly general journal entries and balance intercompany transactions for 28 companies
- Applied daily accounts receivable receipts for 28 companies, responsible for all aspects of accounting for 6 companies, including bank reconciliations, accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Managed payroll for 900 employees
- Assisted with yearly audit for 25 companies by helping in preparing schedules as backup to all balance sheet items.
Accountant
Cacoda, Inc.
10.1998 - 04.2007
- Created monthly general journal entries, bank reconciliations, sales tax reporting for all Denver area cities, and prepared month end financial statements
- Prepared payroll for an average of 100 employees, and performed all payroll verifications
- Balanced daily cash receipts, and performed all daily accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow management, and all general office duties
- Compiled monthly and yearly audit information for CPA.
Accountant
Pinon Management, Inc
05.1998 - 10.1998
Accountant
Chi-Co, Inc
09.1994 - 05.1998
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
University of Phoenix
Denver, CO05.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Management
Denver Technical College
Denver, CO05.1994
Skills
- Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018
- Great Plains 2010
- Quickbooks
- Microsoft Dynamics Report Writer
- Excel
- Word
- Preparing financial statements
- Cash Flow Management
- Staff Management
- Audit preparation
- Fixed Asset Management
- Account Reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
- Financial statement review
Timeline
Controller
First Meridian Services, Inc
05.2020 - 09.2024
Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager
First Meridian Services, Inc
05.2014 - 05.2020
Senior Accountant
First Meridian Services, Inc
04.2007 - 05.2014
Accountant
Cacoda, Inc.
10.1998 - 04.2007
Accountant
Pinon Management, Inc
05.1998 - 10.1998
Accountant
Chi-Co, Inc
09.1994 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Management
Denver Technical College
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