Kristen Keck
Fiscal Officer
Altus,OK
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiscal Officer
Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group
Altus, OK
01.2018 - Current
- Developed, implemented, and maintained internal standards, processes, and routines based on group requirements.
- Reviewed monthly inventory, deferred revenue, and accounts receivable related to key balance sheet accounts.
- Delivered monthly reviews to finance leadership to explain performance.
- Supported internal control framework by performing various internal control processes such as reconciling 13 bank statements monthly, reconciling trial balances for over 40 grants, and reviewing cash flow statements for the entire agency.
- Gathered, summarized, and analyzed significant amounts of transactional data to make reasonable conclusions and facilitate key accounting and business decisions.
- Performed routine data entry or document management.
- Maintained fiscal records and accounts.
- Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh solutions into business strategies
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management
- Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs
- Initiated and maintained workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting and legal mechanics
- Reduced workers' compensation claims by instituting corporate safety training program
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions and retirement plan withholdings
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions
- Reconciled all payroll liabilities to general ledger and prepared monthly payroll accrual entries
- Created and managed spreadsheets for leave calculations
Payroll Accountant
Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group
Altus , OK
05.2013 - 12.2018
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using MIP Abila Software and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Delivered human resources financial support by certifying and processing payroll, completing deposits, performing pay adjustments and promptly distributing checks.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Accountant
Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group
Altus, OK
08.2009 - 04.2013
- Gathered financial information for all 40 grants, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Created budgets and forecasts for the management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on a regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Prepared documents, reports, and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Brought errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration for over 100 employees semi-monthly, and general bookkeeping.
- Identified and investigated variances in financial plans and forecasts.
- Improved efficiency of data collection, analysis, and modeling to enhance practices and increase customer retention.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01.2020
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ09.2009
High School Diploma -
Duke Public School
Duke Ok05.2001
Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Critical Thinking
- GL Entries
- Workflow Processes
- Accounting Procedures
- Payroll Administration
- Closing Procedures
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Balance Reconciliations
- Monthly Closings
- Accounting Support
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
Timeline
Fiscal Officer
Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group
01.2018 - Current
Payroll Accountant
Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group
05.2013 - 12.2018
Accountant
Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group
08.2009 - 04.2013
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Duke Public School
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