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Tami Casteel

Summary

Accomplished accountant with diverse experience overseeing multiple projects and delivering results within tight deadlines. Proficient in various accounting software, processes, and daily operations. Demonstrated success as owner and operator of highly acclaimed marina for nearly two decades, consistently recognized as Best Marina in Grand County for multiple consecutive years.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

The O'Neil Group
06.2018 - 07.2024
  • Remotely managed books for investment companies of the group owner – The Window Store, Ready Set Go, Got It Covered and Personal credit cards utilizing QuickBooks Online .
  • Forensic Accounting.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.

Accountant

Lou Peppe Business Services Inc.
04.2018 - 04.2023
  • Remotely managed books for thirty small companies – Monthly Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Responsible for filing Payroll Audits, Workman's Comp Audits, 1099 Forms, Sales Tax.
  • Programs used were QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero.

Accountant

Comfort Keepers
08.2015 - 03.2018
  • Managed Payroll for over 350 employees weekly, Accounts Receivables and Payables, Health Care Claims, VA 1500 Collections, Account Collections, Reconciling Banks accounts and Company Credit Cards
  • Prepped data for computer conversion and organized company filing system
  • Programs included QuickBooks Enterprise and Pro, Helm Payroll, Lyons HR, Paylocity Payroll System.
  • Integrated scheduling software Clear Care and ERSP Scheduling Programs to QuickBooks programs.

Owner, Operator, Financial Accountant

Beacon Landing and Casteel Enterprises
01.1997 - 08.2014
  • Owned a marina, motel, store, snow plowing business, $2.5 million condominium construction and sales, and lure manufacturing business.
  • Managed the day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activities within the business.
  • Researched and resolved collections and billing disputes with tact and efficiency.
  • Analyzed cost control and provided timely financial information to support corporate goals.
  • Issued checks to vendors and suppliers daily. Maximized company revenue by getting discounts on account payables.
  • Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations for multiple companies. Processed journal entries, online transfers, and payments.
  • Prepared financial and regulatory reports required by laws.
  • Scheduled boat and guided fishing trip reservations.

Secretary/Bookkeeper

Beacon Landing Owners Association
07.2001 - 11.2013
  • Set up Condominium Association legal documents with attorney.
  • Set up an accounting system for Condominium Association and report all necessary State and Federal government requirements.
  • Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, bank reconciliations, budgeting, contract negotiations, sub-contractors, and monthly statements.

Secretary/Bookkeeper

North Shore Water District
01.2002 - 12.2004
  • Rebuild the books after the previous bookkeeper deleted all information for the previous 5 years.
  • Billing, budgeting, payroll, managing all correspondence, phones, board meetings, elections, State and Federal reports, and audit preparations.
  • Prepared Forensic Accounting documentation for the local Police Department.

Financial Accountant/Property Accountant

NICOR Oil and Gas Company
05.1985 - 03.1993
  • Responsibilities included SEC filings, annual and quarterly reports, variance analysis, weighted averages, impairment reviews, auditor's opinion, cash balancing, capital expenditures accruals, government reports, research of FASB, and collaborating with external auditors on annual audits.
  • Generated monthly close for one company, including consolidating and statements for seven subsidiaries, apply exacting standards of accuracy, reliability, and persistence.
  • Supervised bank reconciliations, accounts receivables and payables, and cash balancing.
  • Co-designed a software program with reduced monthly close time by 50% and increased efficiency.
  • Streamlined the SEC filing and annual report procedures by 500%.
  • Coordinated and implemented for property accounting a company-wide computer conversion completed within an extremely strict limitation of three months.
  • Extensively researched files which resulted in $3 million savings in taxes.
  • Created and implemented a payout tracking system which was used throughout the organization.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Management

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Skills

  • Payroll administration
  • Proficient time management
  • Advanced research capabilities
  • Account reconciliation specialist
  • Appointment coordination
  • Skilled in customer relations
  • Advanced problem-solving
  • Financial ledger management
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications

Timeline

Accountant

The O'Neil Group
06.2018 - 07.2024

Accountant

Lou Peppe Business Services Inc.
04.2018 - 04.2023

Accountant

Comfort Keepers
08.2015 - 03.2018

Secretary/Bookkeeper

North Shore Water District
01.2002 - 12.2004

Secretary/Bookkeeper

Beacon Landing Owners Association
07.2001 - 11.2013

Owner, Operator, Financial Accountant

Beacon Landing and Casteel Enterprises
01.1997 - 08.2014

Financial Accountant/Property Accountant

NICOR Oil and Gas Company
05.1985 - 03.1993

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Management

Evangel University

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