Kelsey Hayes
Palestine,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant-Auditor pursuing an MBA in Finance with expertise in governmental accounting, financial auditing, and GAAP compliance. Successfully coordinated cross-departmental efforts to finalize the County Cost Plan, supporting $15 million in appropriations, while preventing unauthorized disbursements through diligent account reconciliation and internal auditing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant-Auditor
County of Lake
Lakeport, CA
09.2025 - 07.2026
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to finalize the County Cost Plan, supporting approximately $15 million in governmental fund appropriations.
- Audited over 100 departmental requisitions for contract compliance and reporting accuracy.
- Reconciled 50+ county accounts monthly, identifying and correcting discrepancies while maintaining GAAP compliance.
- Prevented unauthorized disbursement by identifying and canceling more than 75 compromised checks.
- Prepared and posted 50+ monthly journal entries with accuracy.
- Maintained complete accuracy of public financial records while ensuring confidentiality.
- Led the import of more than 100 county contracts into Workday by gathering and validating required contract information and coding.
- Developed Excel automation tools using Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP functions, reducing reconciliation time by approximately 20%.
- Consistently completed assignments ahead of reporting deadlines.
Instructional Aide
Kelseyville Unified School District
Kelseyville, CA
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Supported classroom instruction to ensure alignment with California State educational standards and enhance student understanding.
- Fostered positive learning environments for more than 100 students through effective communication and classroom support.
- Assisted students in achieving curriculum proficiency through individualized instruction.
- Administered ESGI diagnostic assessments to identify learning needs for 23 students.
Teller
Wells Fargo
Clearlake, CA
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Handled deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and cash management while following security procedures.
- Processed 150+ customer transactions daily, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Balanced cash drawer daily with zero discrepancies for more than six consecutive months.
- Educated customers on banking products and services to enhance financial literacy and support informed decision-making.
Human Resources Coordinator
Mendocino Forest Products
Ukiah, CA
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Maintained accurate employee records in multiple HR systems to support effective HR operations.
- Processed 401(k) enrollment and termination for 50+ employees, ensuring compliance and timeliness.
- Distributed essential company communications to 900+ employees, fostering informed workforce engagement.
- Facilitated the distribution of more than 1,000 documents to maintain effective communication.
- Responded to management inquiries regarding employee status.
Machinist's Mate Fireman (E-3)
U.S. Navy
USS Carl Vinson
06.2014 - 11.2016
- Managed qualification tracking for 20 personnel, maintaining a 100% completion rate.
- Helped complete 441 maintenance jobs, contributing to the organization's highest inspection score (79%).
- Generated 100+ discrepancy reports during ten-month deployment to ensure operational readiness.
- Ordered repair parts and managed maintenance requests using Navy systems.
- Completed 500+ work authorization forms to enhance operational safety.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Shreveport, LA06-2027
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Financial Forensic Investigations
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN05-2025
High School Diploma -
West Johnston High School
Benson06-2013
Skills
- Financial reporting and statement preparation
- General ledger and journal entries
- Account reconciliation and auditing
- Internal controls and GAAP compliance
- Cost accounting and treasury management
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Government accounting and contract auditing
- Database management and analysis
- Workday and Microsoft Excel
- Analytical problem solving and leadership
- Team collaboration and process improvement
- Attention to detail and time management
- Organizational skills and communication
Languages
English
Personal Information
Title: Accountant | Auditor
Accounting Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Statement Preparation
- General Ledger
- Journal Entries
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Auditing
- Internal Controls
- GAAP Compliance
- Cost Accounting
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Treasury Management
- Government Accounting
- Contract Auditing
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Accountant-Auditor
County of Lake
09.2025 - 07.2026
Instructional Aide
Kelseyville Unified School District
09.2023 - 08.2025
Teller
Wells Fargo
08.2021 - 08.2023
Human Resources Coordinator
Mendocino Forest Products
02.2020 - 06.2020
Machinist's Mate Fireman (E-3)
U.S. Navy
06.2014 - 11.2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Financial Forensic Investigations
Indiana University East
High School Diploma -
West Johnston High School