K. ANN SCHREIER
Reno,NV
Summary
Accomplished financial management and accounting professional with 8 years of demonstrated positive impact company growth. Proven skill in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, operational management, forecasting and cost control.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Bookkeeper
Self Employed
12.2022 - Current
- Created a client base for remote bookkeeping
- Working with multiple books and accountants for year end
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements
- Managed and trained company employees on journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures
- Investigated variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies
- Collaborated with ownership/leadership and performed benefits analysis, corrective action planning and big-picture data capturing
- Supported change management by understanding and addressing impacts of new accounting policies, financial statement initiatives and non-standard transactions
- Educated team on forecasting, financial statuses and financial strategies to assist in annual budget creation
- Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
Accounting Manager & HR Manager
Safe Embrace
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Assisted with grant writing tasks, resulting in additional funding secured for various programs within the nonprofit.
- Developed and implemented efficient record-keeping systems for tracking project outcomes and successes over time.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining confidentiality at all times throughout the internship role.
- Enhanced grant management efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Aided in budget management tasks by monitoring expenses closely and providing regular financial reports to supervisors.
- Facilitated communication between different teams within the organization by acting as a liaison when necessary, promoting effective collaboration efforts across projects or initiatives.
- Participated in professional development opportunities offered by the non-profit organization to further enhance skills relevant to career goals in the sector.
- Analyzed variety of HR programs and operational situations to recommend improvements and enhancements.
- Developed culture of clarity, commitment and empowerment in partnership with HR and leadership.
- Operated as key business partner to employees, managers, directors and senior leaders to promote HR practices and strategies and enable delivery of specific, measurable business goals.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
ECO Windows, LLC
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with ownership/leadership and performed basic tasks of collections
- Input progress invoices
- Worked closely with shipping to ensure accuracy.
Accounting Manager
WCDW, LLC
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Structured a family owned and operated company
- Coordinated work dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project and team leadership to enhance success
- Guide a young company with self created tools to advancement in the residential and multi-family sector
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration
- Initiated and maintained workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting and legal mechanics
- Collaborated with new ownership and performed benefits analysis, corrective action planning and big-picture data capturing
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes
- Supported change management by understanding and addressing impacts of new accounting policies, financial statement initiatives and non-standard transactions
- Educated team on forecasting, financial statuses and financial strategies to assist in annual budget creation
- Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
Accounting Manager
Innovative Cabinet & Design, Inc
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies
- In working closely with the corporate leadership team for a publicly traded parent company to assemble information for external auditors for the quarterly IRS audit
- Accounts payable and receivable for 10-million-dollar business using GAAP Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy
- Maintain forecasted budget and calculate variances from budget and report significant issues and needs to CFO and COO
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Bookkeeper
Bruce MacKay Pump & Well Service, Inc
07.2016 - 03.2022
- Position evolved along with my skill set from bookkeeping, human resources, office management, scheduling, project management, outreach, advertising
- Accounts payable and receivable following accounting policies and procedures.
- Instituted new technology and policy such as QuickBooks, Service Titan, fingerprint time system, GPS installation on vehicles.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding programs to facilitate smooth integration of new employees into the organization.
- Performed collections calls and lien properties of non-payment clients with impeccable customer service
- Assemble information for external auditors for annual audit and provide information to external accountant who creates company's financial statements
- 401K profit sharing plan contribution and management
Education
High School Diploma -
Washoe High School
06.2008
Skills
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Payroll Administration
- Invoice Processing
- Fiscal budgeting knowledge
- QuickBooks (Desktop & Online)
- Advanced MS Office Experience
- Expense Tracking
- Exceptional organization
- Business Development
- Analytical Reasoning
Timeline
Accounting Manager & HR Manager
Safe Embrace
11.2023 - 03.2024
Accounts Receivable Specialist
ECO Windows, LLC
04.2023 - 08.2023
Remote Bookkeeper
Self Employed
12.2022 - Current
Accounting Manager
WCDW, LLC
09.2022 - 12.2022
Accounting Manager
Innovative Cabinet & Design, Inc
03.2022 - 09.2022
Bookkeeper
Bruce MacKay Pump & Well Service, Inc
07.2016 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Washoe High School