Elaine Wilson
Wamego,KS
Summary
Finance professional with comprehensive background in accounting, ready to contribute to financial management and reporting. Known for accuracy in financial record-keeping and proficiency in auditing and tax preparation. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving financial accuracy and supporting dynamic business needs through analytical problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Wilson Accounting and Tax Service, LLC
03.2010 - Current
- Handle day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy for clients.
- Document cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Maintain accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs and depreciation schedules.
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for many businesses.
- Prepare and file tax forms to meet tax compliance.
- Enhance financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements and financial records monthly.
- Cooperate with business owners to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Keep up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
Senior Accountant
McCall Pattern Company
08.2006 - 03.2010
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations. Resolving any variances.
- Prepared international monthly consolidated financial reports.
- Spearheaded the annual physical pattern inventory process and reconciliation.
- Calculated royalty payments for fashion designers.
Finance Director
Three Rivers, Inc.
10.1996 - 06.2006
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees. Supervised eight accounting department employees.
- Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function..
- Managed company cash flow by monitoring daily transactions and optimizing working capital.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Spearheaded the implementation of new accounting software solutions, improving data accuracy and streamlining operations across departments.
- Guided finance team during annual audits, resulting in consistently clean audit reports.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
Staff Accountant
Reese and Novelly, CPA's
07.1992 - 10.1996
- Performed audits for various financial institutions, municipalities, construction companies and non-profit agencies.
- Preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
- Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and non-profits.
- Ensured accurate and timely payments for all employees, managing weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive employee information by adhering to stringent data protection policies and best practices.
Staff Accountant
Braunsdorf, Carlson and Clinkinbeard, CPA's
01.1989 - 07.1992
- Audited construction companies in KS and OK reporting to the Board of Directors to ensure accuracy of the financial reporting.
- Prepared accurate workpapers that documented the purpose, scope, methodology, results, conclusions, recommendations, as well as supporting evidence from each engagement.
- Performed detailed testing of account balances, validating the accuracy of financial statements.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared audit reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Majoring in Accounting
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12-1988
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Cost accounting
- Auditing
- GAAP application
- Tax Preparation
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Superior attention to detail
Timeline
Accountant
Wilson Accounting and Tax Service, LLC
03.2010 - Current
Senior Accountant
McCall Pattern Company
08.2006 - 03.2010
Finance Director
Three Rivers, Inc.
10.1996 - 06.2006
Staff Accountant
Reese and Novelly, CPA's
07.1992 - 10.1996
Staff Accountant
Braunsdorf, Carlson and Clinkinbeard, CPA's
01.1989 - 07.1992
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Majoring in Accounting
Kansas State University
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