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Krystle Williams
Auburn,KS
Summary
Finance professional with strong background in accounting and financial management. Known for accuracy in financial reporting and ability to streamline accounting processes. Collaborative team player focused on delivering results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
City of Topeka
Topeka, KS
06.2022 - Current
- Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with municipal regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented accounting policies that enhanced operational efficiency across departments.
- Assisted in ERP transition and set up, including chart of accounts streamlining and set up.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Accountant II - Business Operations and Analytics
City Of Topeka
Topeka, KS
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Worked in tandem with several Divisions to better understand business process and initiate improvements, helping company achieve goals.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on permits, projects and documents mandatory for government departments.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts.
- Monitored 2 employee team while handling day-to-day accounting processes and financial accuracy.
Accountant
University of Kansas Health Systems
Topeka, KS
06.2019 - 12.2020
- SME for Capital Assets. Created capital expenditure requests for approval. Track spending through out life of projects. Managed monthly roll-forwards and monthly capital cash outlay reports
- Full accounting cycle, including compiling and analyzing data, posting and adjusting journal and ledger entries, preparing financial statements and reports and closing books
- Developed spreadsheets to track expenses
- Overhauled processes and structures to improve compliance with all applicable standards
- Handle all non-patients accounts receivable using Sage 50 system. Invoice, post payments, reconcile accounts, and contact for collections as needed.
Staff Accountant
Security Benefit
Topeka, KS
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Prepares all benefit audit reports for the company, as well as monthly accounting and reconciliations
- Reduces audit risk through analysis and preparation of deliverables for CPA audit firm
- Set up and improve accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations, including automation of multiple processes
- Executes financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, and month-end accruals
Tax and Audit Intern
CBIZ MHM, LLC.
Topeka, KS
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Inspect accounts and accounting systems for accuracy, efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions
- Reviewed data about material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income, and expenditures
- Prepared detailed reports on audit findings
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy
Education
BBA - Accounting
Washburn University
Topeka, KS2015
Skills
- Peoplesoft, Lawson & Tyler ERP proficiency
- Hyperion / SmartView proficiency
- Capital Asset Accounting/Reporting
- Benefit Plans Accounting/Reporting
- Monthly account / Bank reconciliation
- Payroll account reconciliations
- Financial Reporting
- Budget analysis
- Financial statement review
- GAAP proficiency
- GASB proficiency
Timeline
Senior Accountant
City of Topeka
06.2022 - Current
Accountant II - Business Operations and Analytics
City Of Topeka
12.2020 - 06.2022
Accountant
University of Kansas Health Systems
06.2019 - 12.2020
Staff Accountant
Security Benefit
01.2016 - 06.2019
Tax and Audit Intern
CBIZ MHM, LLC.
01.2014 - 05.2014
BBA - Accounting
Washburn University