Yvonne Kastle
Staff Accountant
Charlotte,NC
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented Staff Accountant with robust expertise in account reconciliation, payroll administration, and audit support. Results-driven accountant specializing in account reconciliation, payroll administration, and audit coordination. Committed to enhancing financial processes and delivering accurate reporting.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Valerio Dewalt Train Associates
Chicago, Illinois
11.2018 - 11.2025
- Prepared monthly reconciliations for accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Reconciled bank statements with general ledger accounts regularly.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Managed accounts receivable activities such as invoicing customers, applying payments received, monitoring customer balances.
- Processed payroll for all employees in accordance with established guidelines.
- Reviewed accounts payable invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Coordinated with external auditors, facilitating the audit process.
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Delivered superior level of customer service to small business clients.
Finance Administrator
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
Bowling Green, Kentucky
01.2006 - 06.2018
- Processed invoices and payments for chamber services and member activities.
- Coordinated financial reporting to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Maintained accurate accounting systems for transparency and compliance purposes.
- Provided support during audits by organizing financial documentation and reports.
- Communicated with members regarding financial inquiries and membership dues updates.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll and general ledger entries.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Performed daily bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of accounting records.
- Assisted with month-end closing processes by preparing accrual journal entries when necessary.
- Managed accounts receivable collections process by following up on past due balances.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from internal staff members concerning accounting issues or procedures.
- Assisted with the preparation of financial statements and reports for management review.
- Reviewed financial information for accuracy and completeness before submitting reports to upper management.
- Performed account reconciliations and conducted investigations into discrepancies.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits and provided requested documents as needed.
- Provided support to external auditors during annual audit process.
- Processed vendor invoices in a timely manner ensuring proper authorization was obtained prior to payment.
- Worked closely with external auditors during annual audit processes.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
- Invested funds and recommended appropriate dividend issuances based on historical dividend patterns and expected cash flows.
Education
Accounting 101, 102, Payroll Accounting - Accounting
Daymar College
KY05-2017
Skills
- Account reconciliation
- Payroll administration
- Tax compliance
- Audit coordination
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Detail orientation
- Payroll processing
- Internal / external audits
- Accounts receivable
- Payroll process
- Audit support
- Monthly journal entries
- Bank reconciliation
- Monthly account / bank reconciliation
- Accounts payable / invoice coding
- GAAP compliance
- Journal entry preparation
- Administrative support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Valerio Dewalt Train Associates
11.2018 - 11.2025
Finance Administrator
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
01.2006 - 06.2018
Accounting 101, 102, Payroll Accounting - Accounting
Daymar College