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Overview
Work History
Education
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TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY
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Kristine Gray

Chelmsford,USA

Summary

Professional with strong background in accounting, equipped to drive financial accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. Known for reliable collaboration with teams and adaptability to changing needs. Excel in delivering results through strategic planning and problem-solving.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Accountant

GOODWIN PARTNERS, LLP
08.2013 - Current
  • Company Overview: [Accounting/Tax Firm]
  • Manage day-to-day accounting for 15 different entities ranging from small to medium, including major restaurant chains, real estate, hotels, proprietors, etc. Assists with getting new businesses books set up. Processed over 1000 1099’s annually for all of the firm's clients. Set up payroll for new businesses and then developed processing procedures. Supervise 5 Staff Accountants on a daily basis.
  • Key Results:
  • Supervise the processing of A/P and A/R for a dozen different entities.
  • Reconcile bank & credit card statements on a monthly basis.
  • Oversees and Completes the Monthly close for 15 clients
  • Enter and develop budgets for new clients.
  • Process meal, room, & sales tax monthly.
  • Complete payroll timely and accurately for hundreds of employees in different states.
  • Set up office policies and standard operating procedures. Manage office vendors and review office equipment service contracts.
  • Develop & review weekly client reports to make sure the balance sheets and P&L’s are accurate and consistent.
  • Help to bring new clients on. Setting up chart of accounts, payroll, budgets, etc.
  • Interview, hire, train, and perform annual reviews for accounting staff.
  • Daily calls with clients to solve problems and resolve issues they may be having.
  • Record daily sales from MICROS and OPERA hospitality software
  • 1099 Management and Filings

Accounts Payable Manager

CALLOWAY LABORATORIES, INC.
09.2010 - 08.2013
  • Company Overview: [Drug Testing Company]
  • Handled daily A/P processes; supervised A/P clerks; managed vendor/supplier relations; and oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions. Maintained adherence to corporate, accounting and GAAP standards; addressed escalated issues from employees and vendors regarding accounts payable; and ensured accurate and compliant A/P files and records in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
  • Key Results:
  • Managed the accurate and timely processing of up to 1,000 invoices ($1M) per month for a rapidly growing drug testing laboratory. Assessed and closed A/P sub-ledger on a monthly basis, validated content and resolved various issues.
  • Reconciled multiple credit cards and bank accounts monthly and annually.
  • Assisted outside firm with yearly audit. Created a filing system that made invoices easy to manage and find during the audits.
  • Oversaw a Sales/Use tax audit that went back over 8 years.
  • Calculated and processed yearly 1099 forms and reports.
  • Maintained monthly use tax records and submitted forms annually.
  • Recorded fixed asset additions and depreciation.
  • Instituted thorough cross-checking of pack-lists, receivers, and invoices that halted a previous history of thousands of dollars in overpayments to suppliers.
  • Monitored and managed all purchasing for multiple departments. Renegotiated payment terms and pricing with dozens of suppliers/vendors. Improved cash flow and helped facilitate company’s return to profitability.
  • Handled daily cash receipts. Made deposits and journal entries to track all cash received on a daily basis.
  • Created budgets and weekly cash forecasts that helped keep each department cost effective.
  • Tracked inventory on a monthly basis.
  • Consistently maintained accuracy in calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
  • Calculated and processed payroll and commissions for hundreds of employees.
  • Assisted growing the company’s revenue from 10 million dollars per year to 77 million dollars per year.
  • Managed offices in 6 different states remotely from the home office. Responsible for all rent and utility payments.
  • Maintained an accurate General Ledger. Made Journal Entries on a daily basis.
  • Ran weekly reports for cost and vendor analysis
  • Processed employee expense reports and verified that proper receipts and approvals were submitted.
  • Performed yearly reviews of the department. Assisted with compliance and employee training.
  • Maintained and grew vendor relationships even when there were cash flow issues. Making sure invoices were paid in a timely fashion, and keeping in constant contact with vendors when there would be delays.

Accounts Payable Supervisor

CALLOWAY LABORATORIES, INC.
08.2005 - 09.2010
  • Company Overview: [Drug Testing Company]
  • Handled daily A/P processes; supervised A/P clerks; managed vendor/supplier relations; and oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions. Maintained adherence to corporate, accounting and GAAP standards; addressed escalated issues from employees and vendors regarding accounts payable; and ensured accurate and compliant A/P files and records in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
  • Key Results:
  • Managed the accurate and timely processing of up to 1,000 invoices ($1M) per month for a rapidly growing drug testing laboratory. Assessed and closed A/P sub-ledger on a monthly basis, validated content and resolved various issues.
  • Reconciled multiple credit cards and bank accounts monthly and annually.
  • Assisted outside firm with yearly audit. Created a filing system that made invoices easy to manage and find during the audits.
  • Oversaw a Sales/Use tax audit that went back over 8 years.
  • Calculated and processed yearly 1099 forms and reports.
  • Maintained monthly use tax records and submitted forms annually.
  • Recorded fixed asset additions and depreciation.
  • Instituted thorough cross-checking of pack-lists, receivers, and invoices that halted a previous history of thousands of dollars in overpayments to suppliers.
  • Monitored and managed all purchasing for multiple departments. Renegotiated payment terms and pricing with dozens of suppliers/vendors. Improved cash flow and helped facilitate company’s return to profitability.
  • Handled daily cash receipts. Made deposits and journal entries to track all cash received on a daily basis.
  • Created budgets and weekly cash forecasts that helped keep each department cost effective.
  • Tracked inventory on a monthly basis.
  • Consistently maintained accuracy in calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
  • Calculated and processed payroll and commissions for hundreds of employees.
  • Assisted growing the company’s revenue from 10 million dollars per year to 77 million dollars per year.
  • Managed offices in 6 different states remotely from the home office. Responsible for all rent and utility payments.
  • Maintained an accurate General Ledger. Made Journal Entries on a daily basis.
  • Ran weekly reports for cost and vendor analysis
  • Processed employee expense reports and verified that proper receipts and approvals were submitted.
  • Performed yearly reviews of the department. Assisted with compliance and employee training.
  • Maintained and grew vendor relationships even when there were cash flow issues. Making sure invoices were paid in a timely fashion, and keeping in constant contact with vendors when there would be delays.

Education

UMASS Amherst
Amherst, MA

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance & Accounting

UMASS LOWELL
Lowell, MA
01.2004

Skills

  • AP & AR Process Implementation & Management
  • Corporate Accounting & Bookkeeping
  • Cash Forecasting/Budgeting
  • Vendor Negotiations & Management
  • 1099 Processing
  • QuickBooks Desktop & Online
  • Journal Entries & General Ledger
  • Staff Supervision & Training
  • Spreadsheets & Financial Statements
  • Payroll via Paychex, ADP & Paylocity
  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial reporting
  • Audit support
  • Financial statement review

Certification

  • Notary Public, 2008 to Present
  • QuickBooks Pro Advisor

Timeline

Senior Accountant

GOODWIN PARTNERS, LLP
08.2013 - Current

Accounts Payable Manager

CALLOWAY LABORATORIES, INC.
09.2010 - 08.2013

Accounts Payable Supervisor

CALLOWAY LABORATORIES, INC.
08.2005 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance & Accounting

UMASS LOWELL

UMASS Amherst

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • QuickBooks Desktop & Online
  • MAC OS
  • Paylocity
  • Gusto
  • ADP Run & Workforce Now
  • PayChex
  • MICROS
  • OPERA
  • Toast
  • Maestro
  • Avalara

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