Kristin Rider
Marion,IL
Summary
Diligent Accounting Manager with proven track record in financial management and strategic planning. Successfully streamlined accounting processes, enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrated leadership in budget forecasting and financial reporting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting and Application Consultant
KRC Solutions
10.2006 - Current
- Finalized a four month project with a nationwide commercial real estate company to prepare accounting records for the tax accountant and streamlined weekly financial reporting.
- Trained employees on set-up and use of General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Project modules of Dynamics GP.
- Implemented Xero and Quickbooks online in several small businesses.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering long-term partnerships for continued project success.
- Conducted comprehensive requirement analysis to identify gaps in current systems and propose effective solutions.
Accountant
nuEra Cannabis
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Investigated discrepancies in financial records and implemented corrective actions as needed
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
Controller
Southern Truss Company Inc
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed all financial aspects of manufacturing process
- Analyzed business practices to find cost savings
- Utilized hybrid cash-accrual approach to better reflect actual business needs
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 50 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for truss manufacturing business with $400,000 in monthly expenses.
Fractional Controller
Acuity CFO
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Reviewed and prepared financials for internal departments, potential investors, and tax accountants.
- Worked with over 15 Chief Financial Officers who have a variety of administrative and accounting projects to complete.
- Specialized in cryptocurrency, cannabis, and startup accounting
Controller
RVR Consulting Group
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Review all contracts to ensure accurate billing of time and expenses.
- Prepare schedules for payroll allocations, time management, and monthly analysis of work performed.
- Work directly with project managers to report receivable issues and necessary changes.
- Analyze current processes to verify that the most efficient and effective processes are being used and provide recommendations if they are not.
- Provide support for all accounting and financial-related matters.
Controller
Marilyn Monroe Spas
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Worked to migrate the accounting software from QuickBooks to Acumatica by being involved in every step of the process, including all data migration, developing new chart of accounts, and training.
- Managed the accounting department staff and responsibilities.
- Guided the financial decisions by implementing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Researched each expense category in the profit and loss statement to look for alternative ways for the company to save money.
- Implemented efficient ways to record revenue, balance accounts, and perform all payroll functions, reducing not only entry time but also entry errors.
- Prepared special profit and loss statements for all resort locations to report directly to their management.
Education
Masters of Science - Accountancy
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics
Baylor University
Skills
- Payroll processing
- Preparing financial statements
- Cash flow management
- Staff management
- Audit preparation
- Statement reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
Timeline
Accountant
nuEra Cannabis
10.2024 - 04.2025
Controller
Southern Truss Company Inc
10.2023 - 08.2024
Fractional Controller
Acuity CFO
05.2017 - 04.2020
Controller
RVR Consulting Group
04.2016 - 05.2017
Controller
Marilyn Monroe Spas
10.2014 - 04.2016
Accounting and Application Consultant
KRC Solutions
10.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics
Baylor University
Masters of Science - Accountancy
University of Phoenix
RELOCATION
Available to relocate.
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