Kelsey Gould
Buhl,ID
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented controller with over 10 years of experience in financial management and accounting. Skilled in managing financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Committed to ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Seastrom Manufacturing Co. Inc.
Twin Falls, ID
03.2021 - Current
- Developed and maintained accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Maintain external banking relations.
- Managed the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis and other related activities.
- Play a key role in developing company growth.
- Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
- Served as primary contact for external auditors throughout year-end audit process.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Oversaw daily activities of staff members including hiring, training and evaluating personnel performance.
- Performed detailed variance analyses between actual results versus budget and forecast estimates.
- Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
Interim Controller - Remote
Yuma Sun, Inc
Twin Falls, ID
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared financial statements for multiple companies.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of all priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Filed sales tax and use tax returns monthly and quarterly.
- Presented financial statements to the director teams.
- Reconciled bank and general ledger accounts.
- Processed multiple inter-company journal entries.
Business Manager/ Controller
Yuma Sun, Inc
Yuma, AZ
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Manage day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll staff to provide direction.
- Oversee month-end closing process for three companies, prepare financial statements and manage reconciliations.
- Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
- Analyzes and presents financial statements to upper management and share any cost savings and revenue ideas.
- Overlooks Human Resource department with hiring, record tracking, and insurance open enrollment.
Full Time Student
University of Phoenix
08.2017 - 07.2020
Accounting Clerk
Yuma Sun, Inc
Yuma, AZ
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Responsible for entering customer payments into the accounting software system.
- Managed collections activity including contacting customers regarding past due balances and resolving billing disputes.
- Generated weekly aging reports to track overdue payments from clients and followed up accordingly.
- Reconciled daily cash receipts with bank deposits.
- Verified the accuracy of invoices and account balances.
- Collaborated with sales team members to ensure timely collection of outstanding debts from customers.
- Reviewed all incoming payments for accuracy before posting them into the general ledger system.
- Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
Collections Specialist - Remote
CHEX Collections
Winnemucca, NV
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Drafted letters outlining repayment plans; sent correspondence informing customers of their rights under state law regarding collections practices.
- Assisted customers with financial hardship by offering alternative payment plans or other solutions that would benefit both parties.
- Maintained records of collection activities for each account, including contact attempts, payment arrangements and resolution status.
- Maintained accurate records of all collection activities in company database.
- Developed relationships with debtors to encourage timely payments while providing excellent customer service.
Bookkeeper
CExpress Inc.
Aberdeen, SD
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits of company finances.
- Reconciled vendor statements to assist in monthly closings.
Education
Master of Professional Accounting -
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
07.2020
Associate of Arts - With A Concentration in Accounting Fundamentals
University of Phoenix
06.2019
Skills
- Financial Management
- Forecasting
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Analysis
- Proficient in MS Office Products
- Internal Controls
Timeline
Controller
Seastrom Manufacturing Co. Inc.
03.2021 - Current
Interim Controller - Remote
Yuma Sun, Inc
01.2021 - 03.2021
Business Manager/ Controller
Yuma Sun, Inc
01.2018 - 12.2020
Full Time Student
University of Phoenix
08.2017 - 07.2020
Accounting Clerk
Yuma Sun, Inc
06.2016 - 12.2017
Collections Specialist - Remote
CHEX Collections
02.2014 - 12.2014
Bookkeeper
CExpress Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
Master of Professional Accounting -
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - With A Concentration in Accounting Fundamentals
University of Phoenix
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