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Kayla McCullough

Saint Francis

Summary

Experienced financial leader with a strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations. Committed to ensuring company financial operations are compliant, accurate, and cost-effective. Possessing over 7 years of proven experience as a Financial Controller, eager to tackle new challenges and drive success in a dynamic environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Visions, Inc.
11.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by efficiently reconciling accounts and preparing journal entries.
  • Prepare balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Manage payroll data entry and processing for 100+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Provide treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Increased cash flow by diligently managing accounts receivable and implementing effective collection strategies.
  • Mentor accounting staff, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
  • Play a key role in the financial evaluation and integration of acquired entities, aligning accounting practices and ensuring seamless transitions

Bookkeeper (Part-time 1099)

Artists To Watch, Inc.
07.2017 - Current
  • Transfer and reconcile financial data from internal software to QuickBooks to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Handle biweekly, monthly, & quarterly payroll processing for employees, reps, and artists
  • Manage HR functions related to new employee onboarding and benefits administration

Controller

Catapult ME, Inc
07.2017 - 11.2023
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial documents and general account management for multiple companies.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
  • Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
  • Completed year-end close processes through financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
  • Issued year-end W2s, 1099s, 1095s and other relevant tax forms.
  • Calculated salesperson commissions based on established parameters and disbursed payments.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Investigated and evaluated customers for creditworthiness and potential risk factors.
  • Setup accounts, ledgers, financial statements and reporting systems.
  • Executed Important duties as part of leadership team.
  • Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
  • Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Teamvantage Molding, LLC
08.2014 - 07.2017
  • Answered multi-line phone system for over 50 customer calls per day, routed calls, delivered messages to staff and greeted visitors.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Back-up and assistant for purchasing department.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Metropolitan State University
St. Paul, MN

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Anoka Ramsey Community College
Anoka, MN

High School Diploma -

Forest Lake Area High School
Forest Lake
06.2015

Skills

  • Budget Administration
  • Financial Statements Expertise
  • Accounts Payable / Receivable
  • Month-End and Year-End Closings
  • Account and Ledger Reconciliations
  • Financial Controls Implementation
  • Tax Form Filing (W2s, 1099s, 1095s, etc)
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll Processing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership Team
  • Staff Management

Software and Applications

  • ADP
  • Adobe Acrobat & Reader
  • BambooHR
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Monarch EPS
  • Paychex
  • PSI / Macola
  • Quickbooks

Timeline

Controller

Visions, Inc.
11.2023 - Current

Bookkeeper (Part-time 1099)

Artists To Watch, Inc.
07.2017 - Current

Controller

Catapult ME, Inc
07.2017 - 11.2023

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Teamvantage Molding, LLC
08.2014 - 07.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Metropolitan State University

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Anoka Ramsey Community College

High School Diploma -

Forest Lake Area High School
Kayla McCullough