Accounts Receivable Project Management

Celeste Ulander

Areas of Expertise

Financial Management & Analysis

Accounting Best Practices

Financial & Tax Reporting

Account Payable Accounts Receivable

Project Management

GAAP

General Ledger

Fixed Assets

Balance Sheets

Month-End Close

Journal Entries

Auditing Processes

Professional Experience

Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Contract Roles) March 2021 – Present

SOFware LLC - Interim Controller

Maintain all accounting functions utilizing QuickBooks and Bill.com.

Reconciliation of balance sheet and bank accounts.

WAWF for government contracts.

Process payroll through Gusto

5 Star Plumbing - Full Charge Bookkeeper

Utilized SuccessWare software system

Managed all AP, AR, and Payroll processing.

Month end journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.

Community Works Carolina - Staff Accountant

Filed reports with SBA for PPP loans for new loan request.

Managed portions of the AP and AR transactions.

Month ends close

Wanda Dickson – Staff Account

Handled two companies through closing.

Helped with another company’s books through closing.

Close month end.

Manage vehicles renewals.

Durham Homes – Accountant

Maintain all accounting functions utilizing QuickBooks.

Reconciliation of bank accounts.

Book new purchases of vehicles and equipment.

Close month end.

Help gather what was needed for the CPA for the tax return.

Custom Tool Supply, Aurora, CO 2003 to 2020

Controller

Developed and oversaw all accounting processes and procedures for a $13M retailer and distribution center for telecommunications tools and supplies. Managed accounts payable and receivable, completed payroll processes, reviewed invoices, and posted payments. I interacted with customers, staff, vendors, and managers, reconciled bank statements, and general ledger, performed audits of financial documents, and reviewed, reconciled, and adjusted accounts. Set up new vendors and reviewed accounts to identify discrepancies and adjust. Produced annual reports and renewed sales tax licenses.

●Produced an additional $10K in annual revenue by establishing a program with bank partner to pay vendors via credit card.

●Accurately filed tax returns in 34 different states, ensuring tax codes and schedules were updated to maintain proper collection.

●Spearheaded the launch of Sage 100 and trained and mentored staff on proper use, overseeing conversions and updated.

●Reduced annual spending $6K by negotiating terms for business insurance, phone service, trash removal, and janitorial services.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

University of Northern Colorado

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