Krista S. Kirby
Accounting Clerk
Middlefield,OH
Summary
Results-driven nonprofit professional with 20+ years of experience in program operations, finance, accounting, and compliance at Make-A-Wish Foundation. Proven leader with deep expertise in program budgeting, financial reconciliation, stakeholder management, and internal controls. Recognized for delivering cost-effective program solutions and maintaining exemplary operational standards across departments. Collaborative, detail-oriented, and mission-focused.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounting Associate – Mission & Compliance
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
11.2023 - Current
- Manage financial reconciliations and journal entries across wish programs, ensuring compliance with IRS, GAAP, and organizational standards.
- Analyze and align data across Salesforce/WVC and NetSuite systems, maintaining accuracy in financial reporting.
- Perform accounts payable tasks for all wish expenditures.
- Enter payments into the accounting system (Net Suite) with 99% accuracy.
- Complete activities related to month end financial close-including the recording of journal entries.
- Lead quarterly internal audits to uphold internal controls and support audit readiness.
- Process and record all in-kind donations and wish-related expenses with precision.
Wish Finance Manager
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Oversaw financial documentation, payment reconciliation, and budget compliance across all granted wishes.
- Maintained up to 95% accuracy in wish data records and ensured up-to-date records per organizational standards.
- Resolved vendor payment disputes and improved cost-saving processes.
- Created standardized protocols for financial documentation to support audit preparation and monthly reporting.
Program Services Manager
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Managed regional wish program operations across Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo offices.
- Supervised, trained, and conducted performance reviews for multiple program team members.
- Designed budgeting templates by wish type and streamlined credit card expense reporting through Raiser's Edge.
- Processed incoming charges and payments for national and international wish collaborations.
- Administered and tracked all in-kind donations, generating monthly batch reports and donor tax receipts.
- Led initiatives that consistently delivered the chapter's lowest cost-per-wish and highest in-kind donation rates.
Wish Program Manager
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
01.2000 - 01.2012
- Coordinated and fulfilled 70–100 wishes annually, managing logistics, travel, and volunteer coordination.
- Cultivated and expanded relationships with in-kind donors, medical professionals, and volunteers.
- Maintained top performance metrics across the chapter and was promoted to Senior Manager.
Registered Investment Associate
McDonald & Company Securities, Inc.
01.1991 - 01.2000
- Managed $75M in client assets alongside Sr. VP, generating $850K in annual commissions.
- Executed trades and produced investment analysis, asset allocation models, and performance projections.
Clerical Associate & Customer Service
McDonald & Company Securities, Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Managed municipal bond interest payments and resolved trade discrepancies with DTC.
- Provided client support and maintained tax documentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Local School District
Middlefield, OHSkills
- Nonprofit Financial Operations, Salesforce / NetSuite / Raiser's Edge, Internal Controls & Compliance, Team Leadership & Mentorship, In-Kind Donation Management, Cross-Departmental Collaboration, Strategic Planning & Execution, Budget Creation & Reconciliation, Vendor Relationship Management, Wish Program Fulfillment, Audit Coordination, Intercompany transactions, Accounts Payable, Data Entry, Invoice Processing, Journal Entries, Task Prioritization, Audit Coordination, Pro Active and Self Motivated, Customer Relations
Work Availability
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Timeline
Senior Accounting Associate – Mission & Compliance
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
11.2023 - Current
Wish Finance Manager
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
01.2021 - 01.2023
Program Services Manager
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
01.2012 - 01.2020
Wish Program Manager
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
01.2000 - 01.2012
Registered Investment Associate
McDonald & Company Securities, Inc.
01.1991 - 01.2000
Clerical Associate & Customer Service
McDonald & Company Securities, Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1991
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Local School District
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