Karen A. Deal
Chandler
Summary
Highly organized and dependable Staff Accountant with background in bookkeeping and financial analysis. Successful history of streamlining accounting processes, identifying cost savings opportunities, and improving accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in using various accounting software programs and technologies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Staff Accountant/Associate Director
Cornerstone AZ
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed the Accounts Payable department during the absence of the Staff Accountant, handling bill payments and addressing budget inquiries
Principal Financial Analyst
Northrop Grumman
11.2018 - 05.2021
- Actively supported the program’s Earned Value Management System in compliance with CPR/IPMR data reporting requirements
- Facilitated preparation of earned value deliverables ensuring compliance, timeliness, and accuracy
- Managed baseline financials and supported efforts for Initial Baseline Reviews with customers
- Prepared EACs to include earned value analysis, hands-on EAC updates, and revisions
- Led the monthly financial forecasting process to include analysis and recommendations on awards, sales, operating margin, and cash
- Coordinated and prepared the annual operating plan
- Prepared and presented financial data to internal and external customers, including variance analyses and forecasts
- Supported internal and external compliance audits
- Supported pricing and proposal activities and cash management to ensure timely invoicing and collections
- Collaborated with cross-functional partners including Operations, Engineering and Program Management
- Promoted the professional development of the business management workforce, fostering a collaborative culture that centers around ethics and integrity, employee engagement, affordability, innovation, value growth, and continuous improvement
Flour Girl, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Founded, operated, managed, and marketed Flour Girl bakery
Only You, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Established an LLC specializing in health and wellness coaching
- Focused on team building, coaching, and training individuals in health and wellness and nutritional coaching
Financial Director
Chandler Christian Academy, Chandler, AZ
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Responsible for all financial matters related to running this private educational institution
- Processed payroll, accounts payable/receivable and negotiated contracts
- Presented financial statements at monthly board meeting
Career Hiatus to Start a Family
01.2006 - 01.2010
Staff Accountant
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, Chandler, AZ
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Maintained Accounts Payable and oversaw bi-weekly payroll for a large church in Chandler
- Processed weekly tithes and contributions
Project Manager
Sanctuary Design, LLC, Tempe, AZ
02.2005 - 09.2005
- Responsible for receiving quotes from subcontractors, tracking change orders and custom quote requests, and updating budgets for all ongoing projects
- Maintained accounting on all homes and developments and prepared financial statements by project, by line item
- Assisted owner/general contractor with all requests regarding permits, plans, bids, and budgets and prepared all financial statements for management to review
- Assisted managing partner with record keeping, managing the office, ordering supplies and performing other administrative tasks, and handled the company’s bi-weekly payroll
- Prepared job descriptions, office policies & procedures, and created an employee handbook
Accounting Consultant
DLB Consulting, LLC, Tempe, AZ
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Assisted clients with their monthly accounting needs such as bank reconciliations, general ledger review, transaction privilege tax preparation, and account balancing
- Helped develop company policies and procedures for transaction privilege tax preparation
Staff Accountant
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation, Scottsdale, AZ
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Ensured timely completion of assigned closing tasks under the direction of the Accounting Manager
- Managed monthly entries pertaining to Investment accounts
- Compiled and maintained departmental statistics for performance assessment
- Administered the American Express Corporate Card program and Gelco expense reimbursement process, facilitating audit coordination and compliance
- Conducted audits on Travel and Entertainment expense reports
- Documented departmental procedures and policies for reference and compliance purposes
Accountant
Bonds Alarm Company, Phoenix, AZ
01.2001 - 09.2001
- Managed monthly accounting tasks such as reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and generating monthly board reports
- Administered bi-weekly payroll processing
- Oversaw Accounts Receivable operations and provided support to customers regarding billing inquiries
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Major
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2000
Skills
- Proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, Cobra, Costpoint, TM1, Perspectives
- Bank reconciliation
- Monthly account / bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable
- Monthly journal entries
- Payroll processing
- Audit support
- Journal entry preparation
- Account reconciliation
- Monthly / quarterly / year end reports
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- General ledger accounting
- Payroll administration
- Bookkeeping
Timeline
Volunteer Staff Accountant/Associate Director
Cornerstone AZ
10.2021 - 03.2022
Principal Financial Analyst
Northrop Grumman
11.2018 - 05.2021
Flour Girl, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2018
Only You, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2015
Financial Director
Chandler Christian Academy, Chandler, AZ
01.2010 - 01.2013
Career Hiatus to Start a Family
01.2006 - 01.2010
Project Manager
Sanctuary Design, LLC, Tempe, AZ
02.2005 - 09.2005
Staff Accountant
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, Chandler, AZ
01.2005 - 01.2006
Accounting Consultant
DLB Consulting, LLC, Tempe, AZ
01.2004 - 01.2005
Staff Accountant
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation, Scottsdale, AZ
01.2001 - 01.2004
Accountant
Bonds Alarm Company, Phoenix, AZ
01.2001 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Major
Grand Canyon University
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