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Kristen Victory

Greendale,Wisconsin

Summary

Highly motivated Accounting Professional with over ten years of experience in general ledger accounting, financial audits and implementing process improvements. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Work History

Accounting Manager

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
02.2023 - Current
  • Support the Treasurer with financial report preparation, state information and tax reporting, regulatory compliance, audits and any other applicable tasks
  • Coordinate monthly close process, invoicing, and related financial analysis for 95 million dollar User Charge Program.
  • Examine, and analyze accounting records and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to internal reporting standards.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, accounting, and/or payroll.
  • Prepare and/or review of monthly account reconciliations
  • Perform Treasury management tasks in on-line banking portal to initiate electronic payments and banking activity.
  • Supervise a team of accounting employees covering A/P, A/R, and payroll. Oversee hiring and team development.
  • Work with each team member to map out career path goals and identify opportunities and resources needed to achieve goals in a development plan. Support each team member on their career development journey through ongoing check-ins and updates.

Finance Director/Treasurer (Clerk-Treas 2014-19)

Village of Greendale
11.2014 - 02.2023
  • Responsible for the financial affairs for the Village of Greendale
  • Administered the annual audit including preparation of financial statements and state and federal reports
  • Managed all cash functions; investments and reconciliation
  • Prepared the tax roll, tax billing and managed the collection of property taxes for the Village
  • Initiated proposals for debt financing and administered debt service calculations and payments
  • Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals
  • Interviewed, selected and hired new department employees
  • Introduced software tools and implemented process improvements to increase productivity
  • Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors
  • Oversaw payroll, and accounts payable and receivable
  • Responsible for the administration of local elections

Deputy Treasurer

Village of Greendale
10.2012 - 11.2014
  • Assisted in the maintenance of the accounting records for the Village: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc
  • Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and state and federal reports
  • Assisted with cash management functions; cash flow analysis, investments and reconciliation
  • Assisted in preparation of the tax roll, tax billing and the collection of property taxes for the Village
  • Maintained the Village payroll processes and related reporting functions
  • Provided budget, payroll and associated confidential personnel information, as required, to appropriate village officials and agencies
  • Assisted in the supervision of Clerk-Treasurer staff

Senior Accountant

City of West Allis
06.2007 - 10.2012
  • Prepared trial balances, adjusting and closing entries, financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets; computed and distributed labor, material and overhead costs
  • Reviewed, recommended and assisted in revising the existing account system relative to efficient and protective value, continually creating new reports to assist in reporting functions
  • Prepared Utility (Water, Storm and Sanitary Sewer), Waste Management, and Parking budgets for the City of West Allis annually
  • Trained, supervised, supported, reviewed and assisted in selecting the support personnel in the billing office for the Water, Storm and Sanitary Sewer, Waste Management Utilities
  • Coordinated, organized and maintained the billing and accounting systems and other revenue accounting operation for these utilities
  • Calculated projections for rate changes, providing several scenarios to use when determining rates

Special Assessments Clerk

City of West Allis
08.2005 - 06.2007

Staff Accountant/Auditor

Ernst & Young
09.1990 - 01.1992

Accounting Technician

Holiday Rambler
05.1989 - 01.1990

Head Bookkeeper

Middlesex Wholesale Building Supply
09.1985 - 09.1986

Accounting Clerk

Moodus Lumber & Coal Company
06.1985 - 08.1986

Education

BBA - Accounting

St. Mary’s College
Notre Dame, Indiana
5.1990

Skills

  • Financial Leadership
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Account Analysis Expertise
  • Excellent Team Leadership
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Monitoring Expenditures
  • Fiscal Management
  • Regulatory Submissions
  • Reporting

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
02.2023 - Current

Finance Director/Treasurer (Clerk-Treas 2014-19)

Village of Greendale
11.2014 - 02.2023

Deputy Treasurer

Village of Greendale
10.2012 - 11.2014

Senior Accountant

City of West Allis
06.2007 - 10.2012

Special Assessments Clerk

City of West Allis
08.2005 - 06.2007

Staff Accountant/Auditor

Ernst & Young
09.1990 - 01.1992

Accounting Technician

Holiday Rambler
05.1989 - 01.1990

Head Bookkeeper

Middlesex Wholesale Building Supply
09.1985 - 09.1986

Accounting Clerk

Moodus Lumber & Coal Company
06.1985 - 08.1986

BBA - Accounting

St. Mary’s College
Kristen Victory