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Overview
Work History
Education
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Staci kraft

HOWELL

Summary

Skilled Controller bringing 20 years of experience working with Auto dealerships, Proven leadership and success in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Golling Chelsea Inc
10.2017 - Current
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
  • Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
  • Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.

Controller

Serra Toyota
09.2005 - 10.2017
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
  • Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
  • Optimized tax filing processes, resulting in timely submissions and minimizing liabilities.
  • Facilitated successful external audits, meticulously preparing all necessary documents and reports.
  • Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Walled Lake Central
Walled Lake, MI
05-1995

Skills

  • Payroll processing
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Cash flow management
  • Staff management
  • Audit preparation
  • Statement reconciliation
  • Financial forecasting
  • Account reconciliation
  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial statement review
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Management accounting
  • Tax compliance
  • Month-end and year-end closings
  • Attention to detail
  • Month-end closing
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Time management
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

Controller

Golling Chelsea Inc
10.2017 - Current

Controller

Serra Toyota
09.2005 - 10.2017

High School Diploma -

Walled Lake Central