Wendy Garrett
Ashland,MO
Summary
Dynamic Senior Accountant with extensive experience at Columbia Safety, excelling in financial reporting and audit support. Proven track record in leading month-end close processes and enhancing accuracy through variance analysis. Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication foster collaboration and drive operational improvements. Committed to delivering timely and precise financial insights.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Columbia Safety
Columbia, MO
03.2013 - Current
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Led month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Cash and internal accounts reconciliations
- Processed sales tax returns for all states
Accountant
The Susan Horak Group
Columbia, MO
10.2006 - 03.2013
- Managed monthly reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
- Analyzed financial data to provide insights for decision-making and operational improvements.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Education
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-1992
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- Financial reporting
- Audit support
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable management
- Intercompany transactions
- Variance analysis
- Audit preparation
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Columbia Safety
03.2013 - Current
Accountant
The Susan Horak Group
10.2006 - 03.2013
University of Missouri