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Nichole Palmer-Geiger

Port Byron,IL

Summary

Results-driven accountant experienced in financial statement review, auditing, reporting, and payroll management. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a commitment to driving efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Manager

Phoenix Corporation
11.2022 - Current
  • Maintained employee confidence with secure handling of sensitive information during all stages of payroll process
  • Provided expert advice on complex pay-related matters such as overtime calculations, garnishments, bonuses, or deductions to both employees and managers alike
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying current on regulations and updating policies accordingly
  • Processed weekly payroll for approximately 500 union employees
  • Prepared monthly union reports timely and accurately
  • Completed weekly, monthly and quarterly certified payroll reporting

Accountant

RiverStone Group Inc.
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy
  • Managed approximately 100 construction in process and fixed assets for all entities
  • Prepared all monthly, quarterly, and annual government tax returns
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets

Accounting Manager

Iowa 80 Group
04.2015 - 01.2022
  • Managed all areas of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
  • Compiled monthly journal entries into general ledger system
  • Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits
  • Prepared financial statements and other records

Senior Staff Accountant

Hill and Valley Sugar Free Bakery
03.2013 - 04.2015
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances
  • Completed daily accounting tasks including tracking funds, preparing deposits and reconciling accounts
  • Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement
  • Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger

Staff Accountant

Jumer's Casino & Hotel
11.2009 - 03.2013
  • Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, and month-end accruals
  • Assisted Controller with year-end financial audits
  • Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support and documentation of accounting processes
  • Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Ashford University
Clinton, IA
12.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
05.2009

Skills

  • Bank account reconciliations
  • Month-end reporting
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Financial auditing
  • Financial reporting
  • Financial statement presentations
  • GAAP understanding
  • General ledger accounting expertise
  • Union payroll processing
  • Certified payroll reporting

Timeline

Payroll Manager

Phoenix Corporation
11.2022 - Current

Accountant

RiverStone Group Inc.
01.2022 - 11.2022

Accounting Manager

Iowa 80 Group
04.2015 - 01.2022

Senior Staff Accountant

Hill and Valley Sugar Free Bakery
03.2013 - 04.2015

Staff Accountant

Jumer's Casino & Hotel
11.2009 - 03.2013

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Ashford University

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Augustana College

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