Kristine Baker
Scottsbluff,NE
Summary
Financial professional with extensive experience at Baker & Associates, Inc., specializing in financial reporting and day to day accounting. Demonstrated success in tax preparation and payroll administration, ensuring precision and compliance with regulations. Skilled in account reconciliation and promoting teamwork to enhance efficiency and meet organizational objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Baker & Associates, Inc.
Scottsbluff, USA
01.2007 - 12.2024
- Financial, accounting experience and human resource
- Prepare payroll, payroll tax returns, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, prepare all tax documents, handle all financial reporting, handle retirement accounts
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and adherence to standards.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Provided support during audits conducted by outside agencies or internal audit teams.
- Conducted regular reviews of fixed assets register to maintain accuracy of records.
- Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
- Administered payroll for employees and oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
Staff Accountant- part-time
Judy Hoatson CPA
Scottsbluff, USA
12.2006 - 04.2011
- Tax preparation experience
- Experienced in tax preparation for a variety of organizations including corporations, partnerships, and individuals
Staff Accountant
Eskam and Eskam, CPA’s
Gering, USA
10.2005 - 10.2006
- Auditing and accounting experience
- Prepare and analyze general ledger accounts for audits and accounting
- Tax preparation experience
- Experienced in tax preparation for a variety of organizations including corporations, partnerships, not-for-profit, and individuals
Staff Accountant
Contryman Associates, PC
Scottsbluff, USA
08.2003 - 10.2005
- Auditing and accounting experience
- Responsible for preparation of audits, reviews and compilations
- Integral member of audit team for not-for-profits, governmental audits and assisted with the implementation of GASB 34
- Tax preparation experience
- Experienced in tax preparation for a variety of organizations including corporations, partnerships, not-for-profit, and individuals
Staff Accountant
Marty, Lyle, Doty & Jones LLC
Longmont, USA
12.1999 - 05.2003
- Auditing and accounting experience
- Responsible for preparation of audits, reviews and compilations
- Planned engagements by obtaining an understanding of client’s operations, business, and industry and performing necessary analytical procedures
- Obtained and documented information necessary to form a basis for conclusions
- Prepared documentation to satisfy engagements by preparing reports, letters, and other required communication
- Research accounting and reporting issues including: going concern, single audit on federal awards, HUD compliance testing
- Testing of accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, reconciliation of accounts, revenue and expenses
- Accountable for drafting and final preparation of financial statements
- Prepared financial statements in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted in tax preparation and filing processes for diverse clients.
- Conducted audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
- Reviewed client records to identify discrepancies and recommend adjustments.
- Collaborated with team members on complex accounting issues and solutions.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions efficiently.
- Implemented accounting software tools to streamline reporting processes.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns for individuals and businesses.
- Monitored compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Conducted research on technical accounting issues when necessary.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns, including federal, state, sales and payroll taxes.
- Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Wyoming
12.1998
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Tax preparation
- Payroll administration
- Account reconciliation
- General ledger maintenance
- Compliance auditing
Affiliations
CatPack Coordinator - The CatPack program provides a bag of food for kids who need a little extra help on the weekends. I coordinate with the schools to identify students who could use assistance. I plan all the weekly packing groups and drivers to the schools. During the school year it is countless hours of work. I do outreach with special needs adults to help. I have a group at the Residency that help with double-bagging out bags we pack in.
Timeline
Controller
Baker & Associates, Inc.
01.2007 - 12.2024
Staff Accountant- part-time
Judy Hoatson CPA
12.2006 - 04.2011
Staff Accountant
Eskam and Eskam, CPA’s
10.2005 - 10.2006
Staff Accountant
Contryman Associates, PC
08.2003 - 10.2005
Staff Accountant
Marty, Lyle, Doty & Jones LLC
12.1999 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Wyoming