Kristin D. Slack
BRILLIANT ACCOUNTING
Winter Garden,USA
18
years of professional experience
Dynamic leader with over 15 years of proven success in developing operational support infrastructures and organizational systems that enhance productivity and drive goal attainment. Expertise includes executive support, customer service, business operations, educational initiatives, and non-profit efforts, supported by exceptional interpersonal communication skills that foster relationships at all professional levels. Strategic thinker adept at identifying operational needs and crafting effective solutions, with a solid foundation in financial systems management, including internal accounting processes and regulatory compliance. Proficient in all facets of accounting and skilled in leveraging software tools like QuickBooks to ensure precise financial data entry and record-keeping.
Work History
Bookkeeper / Grant Auditor
1 Year 7 Months- Oversaw maintenance of accurate financial records, ensuring proper documentation and categorization of all transactions.
- Oversaw grant management for GR and ARPA funding, ensuring compliance with established deadlines.
- Administered payroll processing, ensuring accuracy in employee timesheets, benefits, and tax withholdings.
- Streamlined documentation development and organization for monthly grant requirement submissions.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes to guarantee timely financial transactions.
- Executed reconciliation of bank statements with internal records to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Compiled and analyzed monthly financial reports for management review, emphasizing key insights and variances.
Bookkeeping Specialist
2 Years 7 Months- Managed comprehensive bookkeeping functions, encompassing accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, sales recording, and state filing.
- Fostered strong vendor relationships to enhance collaboration and ensure priority service delivery.
- Oversaw accurate financial record-keeping using QuickBooks, ensuring proper documentation and categorization of all transactions.
- Prepared and submitted invoices on schedule. Monitored receivables and supported follow-up on outstanding payments to promote healthy cash flow.
- Executed reconciliation of bank statements, ensuring accuracy and clarity in financial reporting.
BOOKKEEPER-various small businesses
8 Years 7 Months- Streamlined categorization and reconciliation of monthly operating expenses, including HR, AP, AR, and payroll functions.
- Administered accounts payable and receivable functions to maintain financial integrity and operational efficiency.
- Analyzed discrepancies between bank statements and general ledger entries, maintaining precise financial records.
- Compiled and analyzed monthly financial reports to facilitate informed decision-making for management.
- Managed general ledger entries to uphold the integrity of financial reporting processes.
- Implemented streamlined bookkeeping procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Compiled and analyzed financial data to produce reports for management evaluation and informed decision-making.
Executive Assistant / Project Coordinator
2 Years- Collaborated with County and City officials to secure residential and commercial permits, facilitating project approvals. Maintain consistent accurate project files. Communicate with organization’s leadership, project owners, subcontractors and team members. Coordinated membership engagement in Builder’s Associations, enhancing networking opportunities. Implemented documentation to acquire Women-Owned Business Certification status for business owner.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval efficiency.
Administrative Assistant
2 Years- Complete administrative and project-related functions while reporting to owner/president of construction general contractor business that specializes in commercial projects. Manage activation of utilities for each job site; provide sites with company signage and mobile-office supplies; communicate with organization’s leadership, various project stakeholders, and subcontractors. Own large spreadsheet and data entry associated with company credit cards; obtain card statements; modify spreadsheet to meet accounting software needs; simplify spreadsheet content for easy coding; submit spreadsheet to president for review and distribute to staff.
- Maintain city and state licenses. Oversee vehicle records, including maintenance records. Partner with subcontractors to develop and deliver closeout binders for land owners in timely manner. Assist with subcontractor waivers. Maintain files and organized administrative systems. Create and post social media content for company. Design staff uniform/merchandise (Staffwear).
- Took ownership of key tasks, enabling president to focus on higher priorities.
- Entrusted with taking over president’s responsibility of managing records connected to 33 company Amex cards, centralized in one large spreadsheet with 900+ entries.
- Reduced overhead expense at job sites $1K+ by activating utility services as quickly as possible, minimizing need for generator rental and fuel.
- Saved costs and project management resources by becoming first staff member to take sole ownership of stocking job sites with office supplies and signage. Delivered appearance uniformity at each job site which reinforced branding and image of excellence.
- Eliminated LinkedIn outsourcing costs by managing social media content creation in-house.
- Decreased vendor costs by leveraging personal/professional contacts to meet organization’s needs.
Executive / Administrative Assistant
1 Year- Supported real estate office operations and owner by handling marketing, event scheduling, sales, transaction coordination, clerical tasks, and supply purchasing. Created fliers, direct mail, and social media posts; devised content for internal and external communication; scheduled appointments; managed files and documents; itemized and paid bills.
- Coordinated transactions, ensuring accuracy while assisting title companies, lenders, and real estate agents during the sales closing process.
- Facilitated smooth operations through quality of scheduling, organization, and timely communication.
- Coordinated multiple events to enhance community engagement and brand visibility.
- Protected business from negative operational impact by discovering and resolving paperwork errors.
- Facilitated smooth operations through effective scheduling, organization, and timely communication.
- Coordinated various events.
Program Director / Office Administrator
6 Years- Oversaw children’s program and administrative operations for growing non-profit organization, reporting directly to COO/lead pastor. Directed visitors, answered phone calls, led volunteers, directed teachers, and supported families. Managed data entry, filing, schedule implementation, and meeting facilitation. Handled mail, operated office equipment, and organized supplies for events.
- Advanced to higher role within organization after demonstrating leadership skills. after contributing to organization’s growth and led, developed, and coordinated workflow of staff.
- Promoted in responsibility after contributing to organization’s growth and led, developed, and coordinated workflow of staff.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to achieve operational goals and enhance program effectiveness.
- Improved and updated file system and data entry process.
Receptionist
2 Years- Provided courteous and professional assistance at the front desk, answered phone calls, and greeted visitors.
- Maintained accurate office-supply inventory levels by regularly tracking stock and placing timely orders.
- Redesigned documents and forms to enhance clarity and usability.
- Previously served as head librarian with Bennington High School, purchasing and implementing technology; 2nd grade/specialties teacher with Saipan Public School and Grace Christian Academy on Island of Saipan, teaching English to eight nationalities and performing grant writing; elementary teacher with Toquepala Staff School, Peru.
Education
B.S. - Elementary Education (with Kindergarten endorsement)
Professional Development: Accredited Closing Expert – The Mechanics of Closing
Skills
Grant Management
Financial Reporting
Accounting
Payroll processing
Quickbooks
Record Keeping & Filing
Financial Software Integration
Vendor Management
Accounting
MS Office proficiency
Customer Service
Financial reporting
Timeline
Bookkeeper / Grant Auditor
SAMARITAN RESOURCE CENTER
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Bookkeeping Specialist
ROYAL LANDSCAPE NURSERY
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Executive Assistant / Project Coordinator
ASTORIA44, LLC
01.2021 - 01.2023Read More
Administrative Assistant
P.B. BROWN, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2021Read More
BOOKKEEPER-various small businesses
BRILLIANT ACCOUNTING
01.2018 - CurrentRead More
Executive / Administrative Assistant
ERICA DIAZ REALTY TEAM WITH HOMEVEST
01.2018 - 01.2019Read More
Program Director / Office Administrator
THE CROSSINGS CHURCH
01.2011 - 01.2017Read More
Receptionist
LIBERTY CHURCH, BLUE ANGEL CAMPUS
01.2009 - 01.2011Read More
NORTH CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
B.S. from Elementary Education (with Kindergarten endorsement)
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