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Lizzie Matuszewska
Accountant
Asheville,NC
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Summary
Detail-oriented accountant with over 10 years of full-cycle accounting experience in high-growth startups and multi-entity organizations. Expertise in streamlining financial operations, reducing close cycles, and ensuring GAAP compliance across various industries. Proficient in financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll, and process design, consistently enhancing accuracy and operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong communication skills in remote environments, delivering results with minimal oversight.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
hugoWREN, LLC
Remote
06.2024 - Current
- Serve as sole accountant for a 30-person SaaS/MS company managing $500K+ in monthly revenue, owning full-cycle accounting, procurement, and client billing
- Reduced month-end close cycle from 15 to 5 days by redesigning accounting workflows and implementing scalable process controls
- Identified $6,000+ in sales tax errors through internal control improvements, eliminating recurring discrepancies and ensuring compliance
- Partner directly with CEO and executive team to deliver accurate financial reporting and analysis with minimal oversight
Accounting Specialist
VoiceRiver, Inc.
Remote
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed full-cycle accounting for multiple R&D and eCommerce entities, ensuring accurate invoicing, payroll services, and tax reporting
- Executed monthly and yearly close cycles for all bank accounts, credit cards, and loans across entities, maintaining financial integrity
- Streamlined and developed accounting processes for multiple startups, enhancing operational efficiency
Accounting Consultant
Self Employed
Asheville, NC
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed payroll services, full-cycle accounting, reconciliations, AP/AR, financial reporting, closing procedures, and tax payments for multiple small businesses, ensuring accurate financial operations
- Created functional Chart of Accounts for start-ups, enabling better financial tracking and reporting
- Ensured business and tax registrations met compliance standards
Staff Accountant
Ocean 10 Security
Asheville, NC
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Full-cycle accounting for nationwide security government subcontractor, developed processes to accommodate rapid business growth and accuracy
- Managed payroll, accounts receivable/payable, tax preparation, and reconciliations for bank, loan, and credit card accounts
- Developed contracts and maintained relationships with key clients like NASA and the DoD
- Ensured compliance with government quoting, procurement, and payroll regulations
Office Manager / Full Charge Accounting
SolFarm Solar Co.
Asheville, NC
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed internal accounting for multi-state solar installation company, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance
- Led forensic accounting project to achieve tax compliance and transitioned company from paper to digital record-keeping
- Oversaw payroll, accounts receivable/accounts payable, state and payroll tax management, reconciliations, tax payments, and year-end closing procedures
Education
Associate of Accounting -
Hocking College
01-2014
Bachelor of Science -
Bowling Green State University
01-2010
Continuing Education -
QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Skills
- Full-cycle accounting
- GAAP compliance
- Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Audit preparation
- Variance analysis
- Multi-entity accounting
- General ledger management
- Close management
- QuickBooks Software
- Advanced Excel skills
- Workflow optimization
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Accountant
hugoWREN, LLC
06.2024 - Current
Accounting Specialist
VoiceRiver, Inc.
10.2021 - 08.2023
Accounting Consultant
Self Employed
04.2020 - 09.2022
Staff Accountant
Ocean 10 Security
04.2020 - 02.2021
Office Manager / Full Charge Accounting
SolFarm Solar Co.
05.2018 - 04.2020
Associate of Accounting -
Hocking College
Bachelor of Science -
Bowling Green State University
Continuing Education -
QuickBooks ProAdvisor