KATHY L. TRIPP
Rapid City, SD 57701
E-mail Address: ******@***.***
Objective To secure a challenging position within your organization
that will utilize my education, experience and unique abilities
to enhance my career progression.
Education 1989 - 1991 State University of New York at
Albany, New York
Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration
GPA 3.44
1986 - 1989 Hudson Valley Community College at Troy,
New York
Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration
GPA 3.97
Work Experience 2008 - 2010 Stanley Johnsen Concrete
Contractor, Inc. Rapid City, SD
Controller
Manage all aspects of the thirty million dollar
commercial construction office.
Supervise two subordinates and accomplish accounting duties
of the office and employee related matters. Prepare all
financial statements for Corporation and Owner. Calculate a
work in progress schedule and administer the company's 401K
plan and benefit package. Prepare and execute all contracts
with subcontractors and suppliers according to proposal
documents and added change orders. Prepare account receivable
application for payments for current projects to include %
complete analysis for components of specific job. Resolve
various difficulties arising from job superintendents,
subcontractors, suppliers, architects and owners in a
reasonable manner to maintain the progress or completion of
the job. Prepare bid document packages, to include bonding
and insurance requirements for potential projects according
to specification.
2006 - 2008 Corner Construction Corporation
Rapid City, SD
Office Manager
Manage all aspects of a
multi million-dollar commercial construction office.
Accomplish all accounting duties of the office and
employee related matters.
Prepare all financial statements for Corporation
monthly. Calculate a work in progress schedule.
Administer the company's
benefit plan to include health insurance and 401K plan.
Prepare and execute all contracts and subcontracts and
purchase orders according to proposal documents and added
change orders. Prepare account receivable application for
payments for current projects to include % complete analysis
for component of specific job. Resolve the various
difficulties arising from job superintendents, subcontractors,
suppliers, architects and owners in a reasonable and timely
manner to maintain the progress or completion of the job.
Prepare bid document packages, to include bonding and
insurance requirements for potential projects according
to specification. Solicit bids from prospective
subcontractors and suppliers.
2001 - 2006 Federal Public
Defender Rapid City, SD
Administrative Assistant
Ensures adherence to financial, personnel and procurement
practices and procedures as set forth by: 1) Defender Services
Division, 2) The Guide to Judiciary Policies and Procedures,
3) state and federal statutes, 4) GSA and OPM rules and
regulations. Assists in the maintenance and monitoring of
internal control procedures in the functional areas of
finance, procurement, property management and personnel.
Reviews and analyzes long-range budget, staffing and resource
allocation needs. Manages and maintains day-to-day accounting
functions, (four million dollar budget for FY 2006) ensuring
accuracy and appropriateness. Disburses appropriated funds
using FAST. Monitors and controls expenses. Develops and
monitors monthly variance reports, status of funds reports and
monthly reconciliation reports. Ensures adherence to
procurement practices and procedures as required by Defender
Services Division and Administrative Office, U.S.Courts. Makes
all purchases within delegated monetary authority. Maintains
all records and reports in connection with purchases and
ensures procurement actions are completed as economically as
possible. Assists in providing for adequate, safe and well
maintained working space for the FPDO staff. Assists with
coordination of construction projects and office relocations,
renovations and repairs. Assists with the authorization,
procurement and installation of telecommunication needs and
services to insure they adequately support the needs of the
FPDO. Assists in generating and maintaining performance/work
plans for all employees; knowledge of all employment and
benefit (health insurance, life insurance and retirement)
laws. Coordinates employee-training programs. Workman's
compensation coordinator.
1998 - 2001 Corner Construction Corporation
Rapid City, SD
Office Manager
See Above for Job Description
1994 - 1998 Black Hills Milk Producers
Rapid City, SD
Comptroller
Complete advance and settlement payroll checks for 70 dairy
producers, factoring in deductions for consignment, supplies,
insurance, hauling and government assessments. Pay capital
credits to members in accordance with IRS regulation.
Prepare monthly financial statements and report same to the
Board of Directors, along with gain/loss of outside milk
purchases and comparisons of production numbers. Present
yearly report, balance sheet and income statement at the
annual meeting of members. Pay all accounts payable. Handle
producer calls and requests for information/assistance.
1993 - 1994 Liberty
Motors Rapid City,
SD
Accounting Clerk/Finance Clerk
Reconciled cash drawer and posted all receipts, warranty
receivables and internal tickets. Prepared bank deposits,
flagged labor and provided outstanding customer service.
Performed finance and insurance duties for dealership on part-
time basis. Prepared credit applications and all necessary
documents for car sales. Submitted credit applications to
financial institutions and completed the requirements needed.
1992 - 1993 Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Squadron EAFB, SD
General Ledger Technician
Performed a wide range of accounting duties.
Classified/verified a wide range of accounting documents to
assure accuracy and completeness. Maintained double entry
accounting journal and subsidiary ledgers, and posted entries.
Prepared monthly balances, reconciled statements, cost of
goods, and transcribed to general ledger for closeout of all
accounts. Prepared associated reports, i.e. profit and loss
statements, financial statements and reporting data. Oversaw
daily operation of the NCR 9300. Formatted various financial
statements using NCR accounting software.
1992 - 1992 Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Squadron EAFB, SD
Accounts Payable Technician
Examined incoming invoices, receiving reports, purchase
orders, and supporting data for validity and accuracy.
Verified discount terms and initiated payment vouchers.
Recorded liabilities/expenses related to procurement of
supplies, material, equipment, entertainment, maintenance and
resale merchandise. Processed 700 vouchers a month with
supporting documentation. Recorded and entered vouchers in
prescribed format for data entry, utilizing appropriate
account codes. Reconciled accounts payable subsidiary ledger
with host general ledger for all serviced NAFIs monthly.
Prepared/maintained documents for check generation. Furnished
advice to serviced NAFIs regarding accounts payable and
prepared 1099s for all contract instructors/entertainers and
filed supporting documentation annually or per request.