Kim Larock

Kimberly B LaRock ©- |-| Penrose, CO 81240 SUMMARY Proficient accounting professional with 25 years of experience. Well-versed in updating and standardizing controls, refocusing teams and streamlining procedures to increase efficiency and reduce errors in accounting files. Expert Quickbooks and Microsoft platforms user. I am seeking a remote/virtual position that I can work from Colorado. SKILLS       Timberline Sage Construction Software Microsoft office package Maxwell Systems Quickbooks ProAdvisor ComputerEase Work in Process Schedule         Full-Cycle Accounting Job Costing/Coding   Cash Flow Account reconciliation expert GAAP Accounting Year-end close Accounting and bookkeeping Payroll administration ADP, Gusto and Rippling Software General ledger accounting Payroll Liability and deductions COMMON TASKS                 Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations, and billing codes for accuracy. Assisted in keeping our Accounts Payable up to date and issuing all checks and payments weekly. Monthly, Quarterly, and Year-end tax reporting. Set up paperless document management for accounting and balance of company documents. Instituted the use of credit cards to help maintain a healthy cash balance while earning useful points. Collected W9’s for Vendors/Supplier. Developed budgets, prepared forecasts, and monitored financial deadlines. Assisted in collections of all Accounts Receivable. Prepared all year end 1099’s and W2’s Part of setting up paperless – document management for accounting Instituted the use of credit cards to help maintain a healthy cash balance while earning useful points for employee perks. Prepared and delivered internal and external financial statements and communicated monthly operational performance results. Handled all yearly Insurance Audits (General Liability and Workers compensation) Monthly Sales and Use Tax payments (South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia) Assisted in preparation and completing Audit/Review with outside CPA firm yearly Performed all Payroll tax deposits and reports Federal and multiple states. Kim LaRock  Complete regular scheduled tasks on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedule. EXPERIENCE Financial Operations Associate, Supporting Strategies, Remote work, February 2020 – Current          Complete month end processes for multiple clients on deadlines (currently 11 clients). Use of Quickbooks online, Quickbooks Desktop via Right Networks remote and Xero Software. Process payroll using Gusto, make monthly payroll entries from Rippling, Gusto and Paychex. Monthly create entries for a client deferred revenue schedule. Work closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines. Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions. Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs. Communicated with manager about discrepancies and devised plans to reconcile financials issues. Work 100% remote from home Owner, Kim LaRock Bookkeeping, Penrose, CO, Remote work, December 2016 – August 2020            Owned and operated a small business in bookkeeping and accounting for small local businesses. Work remotely or in client’s office to provide accounting and bookkeeping services. Use Quickbooks Online for most clients’ work. Pull and code data to the specifications of the client and their CPA’s needs. Assist in running reports for year-end to supply to the professional creating tax returns. Update old data in Quickbooks to current by using bank statements and any other reports available to verify numbers. Provide services on a weekly, monthly and some quarterly basis as needed by client. Assist in computer migration to Quickbooks Online. Research and do marketing for my business. Started a website and a blog to help people find my business and to report tax updates and information to be current and valuable to prospective clients. Research ways to make various tools to save clients’ money. Accounts Receivable, Ary Brothers Trucking, Canon City, CO, August 2019 – February 2020        Intercompany Accounts Receivable. Complete intercompany transactions to bill each of three related companies for product, labor, materials, and other transactions. Use of ComputerEase software to complete transactions. Invoice clients for product and materials outside the company. Track intercompany transactions (over 300 a month) to make sure they reconcile with other companies and are completed each month. Processed weekly invoicing, including posting and reconciling payments and addressing all aged receivables. Recorded cash, checks and credit card transactions to complete customer payments. Kim LaRock  Assisted with time-sensitive functions, including recording credit memos, processing invoices, and completing month-end reports. Director of Finance, Employers Resources of Colorado, Inc, PEO organization, Colorado Springs, CO, December 2015 – November 2018       Responsible for managing the payroll department, maintaining the cash flow, and paying and reporting all taxes and states. Assisted in completing and IRS audit for 2013 – 2015. Sent weekly admin and workers compensation profit reports to ownership. Sent Cash flow reporting to owners daily. Part of a Bi-weekly meeting of managers to review and improve our company and profits. Organized financial information and modeled data for trend forecasting. CFO, Clayton Construction Company, Inc, Spartanburg, SC, January 2010 – November 2015            Responsible for all day to day operations an assist Project management in maintaining budgets and billing and collecting in a timely manner on all projects. Performed all AIA billings and billings on other company websites (ProjectMates, EMCOR). Updated and keep current WIP schedule for all projects each month. Sent Bi-weekly reports to the field superintendents to assist them in maintaining budgets and coding paperwork and labor correctly. Handled all yearly insurance audits (General Liability and Workers Compensation). Entered all estimates into Timberline (Sage) software. Part of a monthly meeting of managers to review and improve our company profits and processes. Assured that all Subcontractor Certificates of Insurance were current and collected w9’s for each vendor/supplier. Took the company from a three-month closing schedule to 15 days so they could provide the bonding company the financials accurately and timely. Monitored business trend forecasts, adjusting budgets and operation plans to maximize growth and opportunities. Created and implemented best practices to standardize internal processes and procedures. Assistant Controller, Spectrum Interiors, Inc., Greenville, SC, April 2005 – January 2010 • • • • • • • Collected all Accounts Receivable debts and have kept the average under 45 days for over 1.5 years Handled all billings to General Contractors along with completion of all forms Payroll and Accounts Payable Backup Completed computer software conversion from Maxwell Systems to Sage Timberline Construction Software Entered all estimates into Timberline Assisted Project managers in training and use of Project Management Module and developed specific reports, inquiries, and forms for their specific use. Setup a Timberline Training manual for our Accounting Department Kim LaRock • • • • Setup a cross training schedule for the Accounting Department to keep our tasks fresh to other accounting personal in case of absence planned or unplanned. Helped perform physical inventory of the Greenville warehouse. In the 2010 gave a list of 20 suggestions on how to cut overhead expenses and save the company money. Managed 2 office personnel in Accounting and assist in their daily activities when needed. Controller/Office Manager, SYS Constructors, Inc, Greenville, SC, December 1997 – 2005 • • • • • All accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable Managed office personnel – involved in procedures and efficiency reviews Human Resources – submitted payroll to Pay Chex (ADP) each week, health insurance and workers compensation, administered 401K transactions from SYS to MFS Helped develop safety and handbook manuals and procedures Assisted in getting our company signed up with St Francis hospital work well program that handles workers compensation injuries and offers yearly flu shot vaccinations to employees at a reduced charge. EDUCATION MBA Webster University, Greenville, SC 2004 Bachelor of Science Business Administration – Accounting, University of South Carolina, Spartanburg, SC 2001 Associate of Science Accounting, Johnson And Wales University, Providence, RI 1996 REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST