Peggy Eichelberger

• Directed financial planning and analysis, enhancing strategic decision-making initiatives.
• Advised executive leadership on financial trends impacting operations.
• Oversaw financial reporting to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervised cash flow management, including payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Managed budgeting processes aligned with organizational goals.
• Created annual budgets, monitoring performance to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Directed preparation of timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Established policies for internal controls over accounting systems and financial processes, strengthening compliance and operational integrity.
• Recruited, trained, and managed accounting staff to enhance departmental efficiency.
• Prepared accounts and conducted audits according to regulatory requirements.

• Prepared monthly consolidated financial packages for US and Canadian retail stores, providing critical insights for investors and internal users. Collaborated with corporate controller and president to enhance financial reporting accuracy. Conducted budgetary control analysis, maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts. Managed payroll and employee benefits journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Oversaw intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring accurate monthly bank statement reconciliations for US and Canada. Controlled fixed asset accounting, ensuring proper capital and expense classifications. Interacted with internal users to refine accounting policies and improve financial reporting processes. Compiled and filed all sales tax returns and local taxes efficiently.

• Oversaw Managed financial reporting and compliance for fire equipment industry standards.

Worked while overseeing accounts payable department, ensuring all functions executed correctly.

• Managed preparation of individual and business tax returns for diverse clientele.
  Provided tax consulting services to optimize financial strategies.
  Delivered accounting services to ensure compliance with regulations.
  Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex tax issues efficiently.