Lone Sharon McKay
Martinsville,IN
Summary
Accounting manager and controller with experience across private and public accounting, supporting multi-entity close, financial reporting, intercompany activity, and audit-ready records. Brings hands-on leadership, process cleanup, and team mentoring, along with QuickBooks and Sage support for accurate, timely reporting.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager/Controller
Barnes Dennig (Greenwalt CPAs)
Indianapolis, Indiana
02.2023 - Current
- Oversee accounting operations, including month-end close.
- Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple companies.
- Maintain fixed asset schedule and depreciation reports.
- Identified issues, cleaned up books, and improved processes for multiple companies.
- Build audit-ready records and documentation for companies.
- Tracking intercompany transactions between related entities.
- Collaborated with teams to streamline workflows and enhance project outcomes.
- Provided mentorship to team members and clients to support their development.
Accountant
LM Bookkeeping Services
Monrovia, Indiana
03.2020 - Current
- Handled daily cash activities, tracking accounts, managing payroll, allocating wages, budgeting, overseeing donations, and reconciling banking transactions.
- Performed general ledger bookkeeping and maintained ledger records.
- Supported monthly reporting analysis, validated internal reports, and reconciled production operations with general ledger entries to ensure financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Collected financial data, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Contacted customers to gather financial details and confirm information for accurate annual 1095 form preparation.
Controller
Biomass Engineering & Equipment
Indianapolis, Indiana
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsible for the accounting across 6 LLCs and maintaining accurate intercompany postings.
- Maintained general ledger and reconciled accounts, contributing to accurate financial reporting.
- Completed month-end, quarter-end, and annual financial reporting.
- Prepared internal and external financial statements.
- Streamlined prior-year records and facilitated audit preparation, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Managed accounts receivable by overseeing invoice distribution, past-due collections, and project billing, improving cash flow management.
- Handled accounts payable, cash flow, and maintained strong vendor relationships.
- Strengthened collaboration between accounting and operations to enhance workflow efficiency. between accounting and operations teams.
- Built cash flow forecasts.
- Prepared journal entries for unearned revenue, prepaid expenses, and related accounts.
- Processed payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
Teller Associate
Citizens Bank
Eminence, Indiana
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Processed customer transactions quickly to reduce wait times.
- Assisted customers with account balance inquiries, transaction history, service charges, and interest rate information to enhance customer understanding and satisfaction.
- Answered phone inquiries regarding checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit, providing timely and accurate information to support customer decision-making.
- Carried out wire transfers, stop payments, and account transfers.
- Counted, verified, and handled bank deposits and armored truck transactions.
- Processed various accounting transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with bank policies to maintain operational integrity.
- Guided customers on using the banking website and mobile apps.
- Identified referral opportunities and connected customers with branch partners in financial services.
Office Staff Manager
Master Solutions AS
Verdal, Norway
11.2009 - 10.2010
- Sourced and interviewed candidates for open positions, enhancing staffing capacity to support company growth. Helped the company grow from 34 to 90 employees.
- Aligned business needs with skilled candidates for temporary and permanent positions.
- Pursued opportunities to strengthen staffing program, improving onboarding processes and fostering positive employee relations.
- Administered monthly and annual reviews for direct reports, establishing clear goals and action plans to drive performance.
- Provided staff with support and training to achieve top client satisfaction.
- Coordinated manpower and travel arrangements for projects.
- Assessed project hours to ensure accurate billing and payment processing.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity
- One of the key employees who grew a department from Aker Verdal into its own company.
Consultant
Aker Verdal AS
Verdal, Norway
01.2009 - 10.2009
- Assisted in preparing tenders/offers in the oil industry, securing contracts for offshore steel structure projects.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to understand customer needs and recommend tailored solutions.
- Facilitated CEO's reporting and travel arrangements to support leadership activities.
- Processed and verified employee timesheets for payroll accuracy.
- (600 employees)
Consultant
OBI
Steinkjer, Norway
08.2007 - 12.2008
- Facilitated matching of companies and students for apprenticeship opportunities.
- Coordinated communication and follow-up appointments with businesses and students to ensure contract compliance and milestone achievement.
- Executed data entry of applications and milestones in open apprenticeship contracts.
Traveling Consultant
Aker Verdal AS
Verdal, Norway
06.2005 - 08.2007
- Coordinated setup of temporary office for the scaffolding department to streamline operations.
- In charge of the day-to-day documentation control for all scaffolds built on site.
- Compiled and delivered reports for management and accounting to support decision-making.
- Assisted in the continuing development of the scaffolding data program used.
- Executed 12-hour shifts on-site for 14 consecutive days to maintain project momentum.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05-2019
Norwegian Certificate - Business and Administration (Fagbrev)
Nord Troendelags Fylkeskommune
Norway07-2005
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Financial analysis
- GAAP compliance
- Process improvement
- QuickBooks and Sage
- Microsoft Office applications
Personal Information
Title: Controller
Languages
English and Norwegian
Timeline
Accounting Manager/Controller
Barnes Dennig (Greenwalt CPAs)
02.2023 - Current
Controller
Biomass Engineering & Equipment
10.2021 - 01.2023
Accountant
LM Bookkeeping Services
03.2020 - Current
Teller Associate
Citizens Bank
04.2013 - 05.2014
Office Staff Manager
Master Solutions AS
11.2009 - 10.2010
Consultant
Aker Verdal AS
01.2009 - 10.2009
Consultant
OBI
08.2007 - 12.2008
Traveling Consultant
Aker Verdal AS
06.2005 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Norwegian Certificate - Business and Administration (Fagbrev)
Nord Troendelags Fylkeskommune