Tara Frieske
Accountant
Missoula,MT
Summary
Dynamic Senior Accountant with extensive experience at Deutsche Bank, excelling in financial analysis and cash flow management. Proven track record in reducing discrepancies and enhancing reporting accuracy. Proficient in QuickBooks and skilled in fostering client engagement, driving informed decision-making through meticulous financial statement preparation and strategic budget forecasting.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Cranky Sam Public House
04.2021 - 12.2024
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Played key role in financial planning and analysis, contributing to company's long-term financial strategy.
- Implemented new accounting software, leading to more efficient financial data management and reporting.
- Facilitated smoother audit processes by maintaining organized and comprehensive financial documentation.
- Improved financial decision-making by creating comprehensive financial models and forecasts.
- Ensured accurate and timely payroll processing for over 100 employees, maintaining employee satisfaction and compliance with labor laws.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Contributed to enhanced revenue growth by analyzing revenue streams and identifying underperforming areas.
Senior Accountant
Deutche Bank Dba RREEF Management
06.2004 - 09.2009
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
- Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Decreased financial discrepancies, thoroughly investigating and resolving any variances in account balances.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure financial integrity.
- Prepared detailed financial statements for quarterly board meetings, providing clear insights into financial health.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Collected and reported quarterly expense variances and explanations.
- Optimized cash flow management, carefully scheduling outgoing payments to coincide with receivable cycles.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT06-2000
Skills
- Financial data management
- Accurate transaction management
- Monthly bank reconciliation process
- Comprehensive account review
- Detailed account reconciliation
- Invoice processing
- Preparation of financial statements
- Data interpretation
- Budget reporting
- Attention to detail
- Efficient payroll administration
- Cash flow management
- Accurate ledger entries
- Account reconciliation processes
- General ledger management
- General ledger accounting
- Financial analysis
- Invoice balancing
- Client engagement
- Cash flow management
- Data inputting
- Proficient in QuickBooks
- Variance analysis
- Budget analysis
- GAAP accounting
- QuickBooks expert
- Comprehensive accounting management
- Financial planning
- Superior attention to detail
- Revenue recognition
- Intuit quickbooks specialist
- Microsoft Excel
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Budget forecasting
- Bookkeeping knowledge
- Year-end close
- Quickbooks expertise
- Financial statement preparation
- Reporting
- Budgeting assistance
- Payroll liability and deductions
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Cashflow processes
- Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Accounting and bookkeeping
Timeline
Accountant
Cranky Sam Public House
04.2021 - 12.2024
Senior Accountant
Deutche Bank Dba RREEF Management
06.2004 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University of Montana
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