Nicole Stewart
Saginaw,MN
Summary
Accomplished financial management and accounting professional with 15 years of demonstrated positive impact company growth. Proven skill in employing accounting and financial management best practices, all aspects of hands-on accounting, and team leadership. Committed to accuracy, timely reporting, team support, and support to all team members. Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, operational management, and all all A/R, A/P, and payroll procedures.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
DBS Residential Solutions
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing accurate federal, state, and local tax filings on time.
- Implemented efficient budgeting processes to forecast expenses and monitor actual performance against projections.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to develop departmental budgets for optimal resource allocation and cost control.
- Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Facilitated staff development through regular training sessions on new accounting standards, software upgrades, or company-specific policies changes.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
- Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Supported team of accounting professionals with all A/R, A/P, payroll, tax compliance, and daily tasks.
- Managed team of four.
Financial Manager
Schneiderman's Furniture Inc.
01.2002 - 10.2022
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budget processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through regular audits and reconciliations, leading to improved decision-making capabilities.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by consistently following up on overdue payments and negotiating payment plans with clients.
- Reduced month-end closing time by implementing efficient reconciliation procedures.
- Ensured compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal policies by conducting regular audits and reviews.
- Optimized financial reporting processes for accurate, timely information dissemination to stakeholders.
- Negotiated favorable vendor contracts for cost savings without compromising quality or service levels.
- Provided accurate, timely monthly financial reports for multiple locations, and company as a whole.
- Performed all A/P processes for entire company.
- Reviewed and approved all payroll dates.
- Prepared all monthly and year-end transactions, with professional relationships with outside CPA firms.
- Implemented multiple cost-saving, efficiency driven platforms including credit card platforms with corporate cash back.
Education
Management
School Of Entrepreneurship
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
LSC
Duluth05.2012
Skills
- Closing procedures
- Month-end reporting
- Invoicing
- Tax law knowledge
- Bank account reconciliations
- Payroll Management
- Process Management
- Collections
- General ledger accounting
- Audits
- Payroll Administration
- Cost Reduction
- Financial Reporting
- Internal Controls
- Operations Management
- GL entry verification
- Staff Management
- Bookkeeping
- Quickbooks
- Bank Reconciliation
- GAAP understanding
- General Ledger Management
- Payroll Processing
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Process Improvement
- Account Reconciliation
- Journal Entries
Timeline
Accounting Manager
DBS Residential Solutions
10.2022 - Current
Financial Manager
Schneiderman's Furniture Inc.
01.2002 - 10.2022
Management
School Of Entrepreneurship
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
LSC
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