KRISTA CARLOS
Two Harbors,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with over 10 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting, payroll and accounts payable. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
Eklutna, Inc.
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Ensured that invoice submissions were in compliance with company requirements
- Served as primary contact regarding accounts payable and petty cash handling procedures
- Verified invoices for proper receiving approval, purchasing authority and appropriate supporting documentation
- Managed key relationships with both internal and external parties
- Prepared and processed accounts payable reports and vendor check runs
- Developed efficient filing systems for invoices and other documents related to accounts payable functions
- Reconciled vendor statements and researched any discrepancies in a timely manner
- Prepared 1099 forms at the end of each fiscal year for submission to the IRS.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
LEGAL ASSISTANT-PART TIME
Thompson Law Group, US, PLLC
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Answered phones, scheduled hearings and consultations, downloaded discoveries, filed documents in appropriate client files, filed documents with the court, created new client files
- Drafted legal correspondence and managed the preparation of court filings
- Monitored court dockets and provided timely updates to attorneys
- Assisted with setting up depositions with witnesses and requested checks for witness fees
- Prepared routine correspondence based on pre-approved document templates
- Delivered or arranged delivery of documents to judges' chambers and other law firms.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
Senior Accountant
Municipality of Anchorage, US
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided timely and accurate processing of retroactive adjustments, pay corrections, and audits of payroll related information
- Analyzed payroll data and performed payroll audit functions required by federal and state laws, municipal policy & procedure, collective bargaining agreements, and other authorities
- Performed critical and frequent complex analysis of payroll and leave calculations for employees
- Prepared periodic reports on payroll audit activities and status reports
- Created and/or updated research materials needed to improve municipal payroll audits
- Presented and explained audit results to relevant parties.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
REGISTRAR COORDINATOR
Anchorage School District, US
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Maintained physical and computerized records including student cumulative folders, progress and failure reports, class rosters, schedule changes, and grade books
- Processed new student records, including requesting transcripts and records from other schools, setting up cumulative folder, and entering student data into appropriate databases
- Coordinated grading process, including processing of scan sheets, verification and correction of grades, and printing and distribution of report cards
- Processed and transmitted requests for student information, including student transcripts
- Assisted counselors with the enrollment, withdrawals, and transfer of students and processed applicable records
- Assisted campus administration and counselors with the preparation of reports and student data information.
PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT
Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative, ASTAC, US
05.2013 - 10.2018
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 75+ employees and completed all regulatory filings
- Maintained general ledger, recorded journal entries, and performed reconciliations for all payroll related accounts
- Managed accounts receivable functions
- Coordinated with human resources and union offices to maintain payroll records and process new hire information
- Prepared a variety of special reports for management, audit teams, and consultants as needed
- Investigated and corrected all payroll related issues and processed any retroactive adjustments
- Maintained complete payroll records.
Education
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION IN LAW -
Auburn University
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Auburn University
ONLINE05.2014
Skills
- Accounting Techniques
- Transaction Reviewing
- Records Coordination
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Payroll Administration
- Report Preparation
- Payroll Processing
- Microsoft Outlook
- Payment Processing
- Account Reconciliation
- Invoice Processing
- Data Entry and 10-Key
- Ledger and Journal Entries
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- SAP Business Objects
- Month-End Closings
- ADP Workforce Now
- Financial Research
- Time Management
- Case File Preparation
- Legal Research
- Trial Proceedings
- Evidence Gathering
- Subpoena Service
- Case Management
- File and Records Management
- Motion Preparation
- Motions Drafting
- Criminal Law
- Office Administration
- File Pleadings
- Expense Tracking
- Data Inputting
- Entry Verification
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Statement Review
- Data Entry
- GAAP Principles
- Process Improvement
Certification
- Paralegal Certification
- CPP
Timeline
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
Eklutna, Inc.
12.2021 - 08.2023
LEGAL ASSISTANT-PART TIME
Thompson Law Group, US, PLLC
08.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Accountant
Municipality of Anchorage, US
12.2019 - 08.2021
REGISTRAR COORDINATOR
Anchorage School District, US
10.2018 - 12.2019
PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT
Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative, ASTAC, US
05.2013 - 10.2018
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION IN LAW -
Auburn University
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Auburn University
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