Erin Bottolfson
Saint Paul
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience at the Science Museum of MN, excelling in financial reporting and compliance. Proven track record in process improvement and team leadership, enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at month-end close processes and fostering collaborative teamwork, ensuring adherence to US GAAP standards and optimizing workflows.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Science Museum of MN
St. Paul
04.2024 - Current
- Coordinated month-end close processes and special projects to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist, and Staff Accountant for optimal outcomes.
- Implemented Netsuite ERP system with comprehensive training and documentation of accounting procedures.
- Developed accounting policies and internal controls to strengthen financial operations.
- Oversaw annual audits and compliance filings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and yearly journal entries with a focus on accuracy in reporting.
- Researched and reconciled discrepancies in balance sheet and expense accounts during month-end close.
- Cultivated strong relationships with staff to promote collaboration and departmental performance.
Senior Accounting Manager
Science Museum of MN
St. Paul
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Supervised Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll Specialists to ensure operational efficiency.
- Processed payroll while enhancing workflows for increased productivity.
- Balanced payroll accounts and coordinated with HR to resolve discrepancies effectively.
- Reconciled five bank accounts monthly, addressing discrepancies in balance sheets.
- Managed specialist teams, driving consistent performance in financial operations.
- Conducted training sessions on Microix, MIP, and contract approval processes to elevate team capabilities.
- Collaborated with IT to streamline contract approval workflows, reducing processing times.
- Assisted HR with company policies and supported annual audit activities.
Staff Accountant
Science Museum of MN
St. Paul
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Reconciled five bank accounts and over 100 credit card statements monthly.
- Reviewed and approved employee travel requests, reimbursements, and vendor transactions.
- Assisted with audit preparation and maintained vendor profiles effectively.
- Implemented streamlined contract signature processes using Docusign.
- Balanced payroll accounts each cycle and communicated discrepancies to HR.
- Prepared timely monthly, quarterly, and yearly journal entries.
- Researched and resolved discrepancies in balance sheet and expense accounts.
- Supported accounts payable operations with various clerical tasks.
Accounting Manager
Delaware North
St. Paul
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed accounting operations for food and beverage services at major sports venue.
- Executed all accounting tasks at Allianz Field, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Processed accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial statements timely.
- Created and implemented processes for cash room management and reporting.
- Guided staff on audit practices while resolving cash and credit card discrepancies.
- Compiled weekly and monthly financial statements to support corporate decision-making.
- Led a team of 2 cash room staff and 6 vending commissary staff effectively.
- Assisted with year-end account reconciliations and budget preparations for managers.
Other Work Experiences Upon Request
Various
08.2009 - 04.2020
- Staff Accoutant / Science Museum of Minnestoa / St. Paul, MN / Jan 2018-March 2019
- Staff Accountant/Tax Preparer - JMSC Futurity/Cavanaugh and Co. / St. Louis Park, MN / May 2013-Aug 2017, Seasonal Aug 2017-April 2020 .
- Accounts Payable Specialist - Science Museum of MN / St. Paul, MN / Aug 2017 – Jan 2018
- Bookkeeper - Urban Undercover / St. Paul, MN / part-time May 2015-May 2018, part-time Dec 2019 – Nov 2019
- Accounting Assistant – Sushi Avenue / Eagan, MN / Dec 2010 – May 2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
River Falls, WI
River Falls, WI01.2005
Skills
- Audit preparation and compliance
- Process improvement and workflow optimization
- US GAAP compliance
- Cash application and flow management
- Internal controls expertise
- General ledger reconciliations
- Revenue accounting principles
- Accruals and balance sheets management
- Automation of processes
- Audit preparation and compliance
- Process improvement and workflow optimization
- US GAAP compliance
- Cash application and flow management
- Internal controls expertise
- General ledger reconciliations
- Revenue accounting principles
- Accruals and balance sheets management
- Automation of processes
Systems
- Netsuite
- UKG & UTM
- Floqast
- MIP-Abila
- Microix
- Quickbooks Online & Desktop
- CS Accounting/Accounting CS
- Peachtree/Sage
- Oracle software including Finance Manger, People Manger, & Time Manager
- Docusign
- Jira/Atlassian
Timeline
Controller
Science Museum of MN
04.2024 - Current
Senior Accounting Manager
Science Museum of MN
07.2022 - 04.2024
Staff Accountant
Science Museum of MN
08.2021 - 07.2022
Accounting Manager
Delaware North
03.2019 - 09.2020
Other Work Experiences Upon Request
Various
08.2009 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
River Falls, WI
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