Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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BusinessAnalyst
Kristy Fontes

Kristy Fontes

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Detail-oriented financial professional adept at streamlining financial operations, AP and AR operations, as well as inventory management. Good mathematical, communication and problem-solving abilities. Advanced skills in Quickbooks Online and Microsoft Excel. Conversationally fluent in Spanish.

Work History

Internal Controller

Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc.
02.2022 - Current
  • Ensured accurate accounting by entering Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and daily bank transactions.
  • Supervised excise tax filings for more than 30 states each month.
  • Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company's financial position.
  • Prepared weekly cash flow, A/R, and A/P reports.
  • Input financial data and reconciling journal entries using Quickbooks Online and Zoho Books.
  • Assisted in preparation of financial statements, providing detailed account reconciliations and analysis.
  • Supported month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy in financial records and adherence to deadlines.

Accounts Manager

Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc.
12.2020 - 02.2022
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database for more than 500 customers.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Reduced outstanding account balances through diligent follow-up on past due invoices.

Co-Owner | Accountant

Premium Cabinet Design, LLC
01.2015 - 01.2023
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for tax and legal filings.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively.

Senior Bookkeeper

System Six Bookkeeping
12.2018 - 02.2021
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling accounts monthly for multiple clients.
  • Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
  • Streamlined month-end closing process by implementing more efficient procedures for reconciling account balances and generating financial statements.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from clients, customers, and vendors.

Project Manager | Full-charge Bookkeeper

23 KAZOOS
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Facilitate management of clients’ social media projects and newsletters.
  • Financial reports & bank reconciliations.

Accounting Manager

JD RANKIN & ASSOCIATES
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Accounts Payables and Receivables using Quickbooks.

Accounts Payable Administrator

BOC EDWARDS
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Accounts Payable using MS Access.
  • Facilitate communication with vendors, including purchasing issues

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2003

Skills

  • QuickBooks Online
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Audit preparation
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Organizational Skills
  • Data Tracking
  • Cash Flow Forecasting
  • General ledger accounting

Timeline

Internal Controller

Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc.
02.2022 - Current

Accounts Manager

Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc.
12.2020 - 02.2022

Senior Bookkeeper

System Six Bookkeeping
12.2018 - 02.2021

Co-Owner | Accountant

Premium Cabinet Design, LLC
01.2015 - 01.2023

Project Manager | Full-charge Bookkeeper

23 KAZOOS
01.2013 - 01.2015

Accounting Manager

JD RANKIN & ASSOCIATES
01.2006 - 01.2008

Accounts Payable Administrator

BOC EDWARDS
01.1999 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Arizona State University
Kristy Fontes