Sara Knaack
Wellington,CO
Summary
Experienced professional with proven work experience in accounting and administration. Seeking opportunities with a firm to further work experience and begin meeting work requirements toward the CPA certification. Long term employment goal is to work in construction accounting and auditing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting and Administration
Deep Roots Craftsmen
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared cash and accrual-based interim and annual financial statements and reports for management and CPA review, supporting financial decision-making for $4 million historic preservation construction company.
- Compiled monthly WIP reports, tracked costs for 30-50 active projects, and created journal entries for the record of over/under billings.
- Prepared biweekly payroll for 18-26 employees and maintained all associated files and journal entries to reclassify reimbursements to projects and wages to COS accounts.
- Reconciled 6-12 accounts and categorized/posted 500+ transactions monthly.
- Managed the build out and company wide launch of JobTread construction ERM software.
- Managed subcontractor onboarding process, including Certificate of Insurance collection, accounts payable, and contract generation, ensuring compliance and timely project execution.
Shop Manager
Knaack of It Automotive/Phoenix Distribution
11.2017 - 01.2025
- Managed all monthly reporting and accounting processes for an automotive service and supply distribution company.
- Worked with technicians to accurately generate repair estimates and sell needed repairs to customers.
- Consistently met or exceeded monthly sales targets by upselling relevant products/services when appropriate.
- Responsible for annual state and local compliance and licensing.
- Filed monthly sales tax returns in 6 jurisdictions.
- Managed inventory and ordering for the distribution and auto repair channels.
- Direct manager of 7 people in differing roles.
Finance Advisory Board Member
Town Of Wellington
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Founding member of the Town of Wellington Finance Advisory Board.
- Collaborated with board members to establish bylaws and operating procedures that guided the Finance Advisory Board's activities.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements, discussed audit results, and helped assess practices to ensure the town followed standards set forth by the GASB.
- Served in an advisory and oversight capacity for the Board of Trustees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 05-2028
Associate of Arts - Business - Accounting
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO 08-2024
Skills
- Excel and MS Office
- Quickbooks ProAdvisor
- Dext/Receipt Bank accounting software
- AI and Automation tools
- ERM Software
- Microsoft Exchange Account Administration
Timeline
Accounting and Administration
Deep Roots Craftsmen
08.2024 - Current
Finance Advisory Board Member
Town Of Wellington
06.2022 - 06.2024
Shop Manager
Knaack of It Automotive/Phoenix Distribution
11.2017 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting
University of Northern Colorado
Associate of Arts - Business - Accounting
Front Range Community College