Kelly Wright
Boonville
Summary
Accomplished, analytical, and collaborative Accountant with 20 plus years’ experience overseeing financial processes, payroll, budgeting, and risk management. Effective financial leader and strategic thinker with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Operations Associate (Remote)
Supporting Strategies Corporate
12.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate client onboarding processes.
- Processed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll efficiently.
- Executed monthly journal entries and closed books accurately.
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements.
- Generated sales tax returns in compliance with regulations.
- Cover for other team members.
Controller (Remote)
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science
07.2019 - 10.2024
- Oversaw all financial accounting functions, ensuring compliance with regulations and GAAP standards.
- Reviewed month-end processes to produce accurate financial statements in a timely manner.
- Liaised with vendors, subcontractors, banks, auditors, and financial institutions for effective communication.
- Performed financial analysis and presented strategic recommendations to Financial & Executive Committee and Board derived from forecasting insights.
- Managed grants' financial oversight and ensured accuracy in final grant reporting.
- Led annual budgeting process, implementing procedures that established balanced budgets and adherence to set amounts.
Payroll Supervisor & Implementation Expert
Harding, Shymanski & Company, PSC
11.2014 - 06.2019
- Oversaw daily operations of payroll department serving over 125 payroll clients.
- Implemented new payroll setups and trained client staff, increasing client base by 20%.
- Reviewed processed payroll, returns, garnishments, child support calculations, fringe benefits, and 1099 forms.
- Led ACA reporting compliance and processed 1094-C and 1095-C forms.
- Streamlined payroll processes through new software implementation and automation.
- Coordinated cross-departmental teams for various special projects.
- Represented clients during audits to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Examine payroll discrepancies as needed and liaise with firm-wide personnel for payroll clarifications
Staff Accountant
John Friend & Company
12.2012 - 07.2013
- Analyzed client accounting entries, prepared adjusting journal entries to ensure accurate financial statements.
- Prepared personal, business, non-profit, estate, trust, payroll, and property tax returns efficiently.
- Participated in internal and external audits to assess compliance and financial accuracy.
- Identified operational concerns and opportunities, proposing actionable recommendations for improvement for clients.
Account Manager (Remote)
Ultimate Spa Marketing System/Vectis Group
11.2011 - 06.2012
- Coordinated monthly marketing initiatives for clients to enhance engagement and visibility.
- Directed team members, providing final approval on layouts and materials for projects.
- Resolved escalated client issues, preserving valuable relationships and preventing potential losses.
- Collaborated with international contractors to ensure project alignment and effectiveness.
Accountant & Manager
Heugel Realty, Inc
06.2008 - 10.2011
- Managed daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting functions to ensure financial accuracy.
- Prepared reliable financial statements for shareholders and financial institutions, presenting quarterly results.
- Processed weekly payroll and tax payments, including monthly, quarterly, and annual forms and returns.
- Conducted thorough internal audits and collaborated with external auditors for compliance assurance.
- Oversaw management of multiple apartment complexes, rental homes, and commercial properties
- Ensured compliance with fair housing laws and served as primary liaison for legal matters.
- Managed 20 employees as well as contractors and vendors to enhance efficiency in daily operations and deliver special project outcomes.
Education
MBA - Accounting GPA of 4.0
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05.2002
Skills
- Financial analysis and budgeting
- Payroll administration
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Client relationship management
- GAAP compliance
- Attention to detail
Software Proficiency
- QuickBooks desktop, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Payroll
- Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, & Zoom
- Gusto, ADP, MPay, PayEntry, & Justworks
- BILL, Hubdoc, Ramp, & Brex
Timeline
Financial Operations Associate (Remote)
Supporting Strategies Corporate
12.2024 - Current
Controller (Remote)
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science
07.2019 - 10.2024
Payroll Supervisor & Implementation Expert
Harding, Shymanski & Company, PSC
11.2014 - 06.2019
Staff Accountant
John Friend & Company
12.2012 - 07.2013
Account Manager (Remote)
Ultimate Spa Marketing System/Vectis Group
11.2011 - 06.2012
Accountant & Manager
Heugel Realty, Inc
06.2008 - 10.2011
MBA - Accounting GPA of 4.0
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Southern Indiana
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