Teressa Prucha
South Royalton
Summary
Detail-oriented and tech-savvy finance professional with over 30 years of hands-on experience in full-cycle accounting, including 17 years as a CFO. Proven ability to lead remote financial operations, close books accurately and efficiently, and implement systems to improve speed and accuracy. QuickBooks Pro Online expert with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs). Known for adaptability, strategic insight, and effective cross-department collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager / Controller
WHS Homes, Inc.
Claremont
01.2007 - 12.2023
- Managed daily accounting operations including AP, AR, GL, payroll, and closings.
- Led journal entry preparation and accurate financial closings.
- Integrated Salesforce and Sage Intacct with internal ERP systems.
- Partnered with operations to align financials with production schedules.
- Created reports, budgets, and forecasts for strategic decisions.
- Spearheaded acquisition integrations and implemented pricing programs.
- Improved cost controls and reduced material waste.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Killington Ltd.
Mount Snow
- Processed vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
- Ensured timely W-9 collection for accurate 1099 filings.
Receiving / Inventory Control
GW Plastics
- Entered daily material usage and received raw material shipments.
- Maintained inventory accuracy for medical and automotive compliance.
Staff Accountant, Cost Accountant, Buyer
Vermont Castings
Bethel
- Handled AR, GL, bank reconciliation, and manufacturing cost analysis.
- Managed procurement and vendor negotiations for raw materials.
Sales & Inventory Assistant
Green Mountain Feeds
Bethel
- Managed grain order fulfillment and delivery scheduling.
- Assisted auditors with compliance reporting and data tracking.
Staff Accountant
Traditional Living, Inc.
Windsor
- Performed full-cycle accounting for log home sales and manufacturing.
- Helped configure MS Dynamics and set up cost accounting modules.
Education
Business Management -
Tech Career Program
High School Diploma - Focus in Accounting I & II, Typing I & II
Skills
- QuickBooks Pro Online
- QuickBooks Desktop
- Full-Cycle Accounting
- AP
- AR
- GL
- Payroll
- Journal Entries
- Month-End Closings
- Year-End Closings
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial Reporting
- GAAP Compliance
- Audit Preparation
- Advanced Excel
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUPs
- Formulas
- Salesforce Integration
- Sage Intacct
- MS Dynamics
- SAP
- Custom ERP Systems
- Cash Management
- Reconciliation
- Cost Analysis
- Inventory Management
- Purchasing Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
Certification
Forklift Certification
Timeline
Accounting Manager / Controller
WHS Homes, Inc.
01.2007 - 12.2023
Accounts Payable Specialist
Killington Ltd.
Receiving / Inventory Control
GW Plastics
Staff Accountant, Cost Accountant, Buyer
Vermont Castings
Sales & Inventory Assistant
Green Mountain Feeds
Staff Accountant
Traditional Living, Inc.
Business Management -
Tech Career Program