JENNIFER GILBERSTAD
Tellico Plains,USA
Summary
Financial operations leader with over a decade of expertise in managing accounting transactions and audits. Skilled in optimizing processes and ensuring compliance with regulations across multiple venues. Proficient in QuickBooks Online and financial analysis, driving efficiency and accuracy. Collaborative team player committed to enhancing operational effectiveness.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Director of Financial Operations
Onesti Entertainment
St. Charles, USA
11.2020 - Current
- Led accounting transactions across multiple venues and restaurants, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
- Conducted month-end close activities and generated detailed financial reports using QuickBooks Online.
- Managed benefits administration, including 401(k) distributions, to enhance employee well-being.
- Collaborated with tax accountants to ensure compliance and accuracy during audits.
- Reconciled 19 bank accounts and 12 credit cards to maintain financial integrity.
- Maintained company insurance requirements to mitigate operational risks.
- Oversaw Accounts Payable processes to streamline financial operations.
Manager/Small Business Owner
LED Smart Lights, Inc./5K Smart Systems
Yorkville, USA
04.2013 - 11.2020
- Executed account reconciliations to maintain precise financial records.
- Managed payroll functions to guarantee timely employee compensation.
- Conducted financial analysis to support strategic decision-making initiatives.
- Performed job costing to evaluate project profitability and operational efficiency.
- Handled accounts receivable and payable to optimize cash flow management.
- Completed bank reconciliations to verify account balances and transactions.
- Balanced intercompany transactions while accurately filing sales tax returns.
Education
Some College Courses Completed - Accounting
Skills
- Intuit QuickBooks Online
- Microsoft Dynamics and Great Plains
- Zoho Books
- Billcom/Ramp
- Excel and Google Sheets
- Payroll systems management (Paycor/Paylocity/ADP)
- Process improvement
- Job costing strategies
- Financial analysis and reporting
Certification
Realtor, 2017, 2021
Timeline
Director of Financial Operations - Onesti Entertainment
11.2020 - Current
Manager/Small Business Owner - LED Smart Lights, Inc./5K Smart Systems
04.2013 - 11.2020
Waubonsee Community College - Some College Courses Completed, Accounting