Teresa Hessling
Chelsea
Summary
Self-motivated Assistant Controller with solid background in financial management and reporting. Proven ability to streamline accounting processes and support financial decision-making. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs and trusted for reliability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Controller
BellRock Brands
Jackson, MI
01.2025 - Current
- Leads financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Streamlines month-end closing procedures, enhancing efficiency in financial reconciliations.
- Completes journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Follows up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Prepares and files tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Developed and implemented internal controls to mitigate financial risks and enhance accountability.
- Ensures integrity of general ledger accounts through regular reconciliations, adjustments, and detailed documentation.
Accounting Manager
BellRock Brands
Jackson, MI
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented internal controls to safeguard assets and improve operational efficiency across departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and enhance overall financial performance.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
Senior Accountant
BellRock Brands
Jackson, MI
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Oversaw preparation and analysis of financial statements ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Improved cash flow management by implementing stricter credit policies.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to a new ERP system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Achieved significant cost savings, negotiating favorable terms with long-term vendors.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Controller
Interclean Equipment Inc.
Ypsilanti, MI
01.2013 - 09.2020
- Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions
- Perform all accounts payable duties such as matching vendor invoices to PO's and inputting them into system. Make vendor payments once a week and communicate with all vendors
- Month end reporting including journal entries and income statement and balance sheet analysis
- Assist HR with payroll and 401(k) submissions
- File monthly and quarterly sales tax
- Responsible for AR invoicing and collections
Administrative support to End User Relations
Interclean Equipment Inc.
Ypsilanti, MI
04.2009 - 01.2013
- Office Manager position, assistant supporting End User Relations department
- Created purchase orders and sales orders
- Handled customer service calls
Office Manager/HR Assistant
Interclean Equipment Inc.
Ypsilanti, MI
04.2007 - 01.2013
- Assisted with payroll
- Planned travel arrangements
- Receptionist
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI01.2017
Core Business Skills Certificate - undefined
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI01.2017
Accounting for Business Certificate - undefined
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI01.2017
Skills
- AP & AR professional
- Audit preparation
- Excellent customer service
- Payroll, commission and 401(k) proficient
- Strong communication skills
- Timely & accurate month end close
- General ledger accounting
- Bank reconciliation
Certification
- JCS Sage 50/Peachtree
- Royal Oak, MI
- Obtained Sage 50/Peachtree Certificate
Timeline
Assistant Controller
BellRock Brands
01.2025 - Current
Accounting Manager
BellRock Brands
08.2023 - 01.2025
Senior Accountant
BellRock Brands
02.2021 - 08.2023
Controller
Interclean Equipment Inc.
01.2013 - 09.2020
Administrative support to End User Relations
Interclean Equipment Inc.
04.2009 - 01.2013
Office Manager/HR Assistant
Interclean Equipment Inc.
04.2007 - 01.2013
Core Business Skills Certificate - undefined
Washtenaw Community College
Accounting for Business Certificate - undefined
Washtenaw Community College
Associate of Science - Accounting
Washtenaw Community College