Kristie Bales
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Staff Accountant | Reconciliation, Compliance & Operational Excellence
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
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General Accounting Team LeadTRS HealthcareJun 2025 - Current (1 year 2 months)- Staff AccountantTaproot FoundationJun 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 1 month)• Prepared and analyzed financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP standards • Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, optimizing efficiency and recording transactions accurately • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes and identify cost-saving opportunities • Conducted variance analysis and assisted with budget tracking and forecasting • Supported external audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries • Proces biweekly and semimonthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations • Applied revenue recognition principles to ensure accurate and timely recording of earned and contributed re
- Reconciliation SpecialistTRS HealthcareOct 2023 - Apr 2024 (7 months)• Supported timely financial close by completing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and accruals. • Researched and resolved discrepancies during account reconciliation process. • Prepared and submitted periodic tax returns to meet regulatory requirements. • Navigated accounting software (Sage Intaact) to record and analyze financial information. • Analyzed large volumes of transactional data to ensure consistency between internal systems and external records. • Collaborated with AP/AR, treasury, and accounting teams to research and clear reconciling items. • Maintained detailed reconciliation schedules and documentation in compliance with audit and regulatory standards.
- Staff AccountantCarr Riggs IngramMar 2023 - Oct 2023 (8 months)• Prepared and reviewed client financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports, for accuracy and GAAP compliance. • Conducted monthly and quarterly account reconciliations for multiple clients to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records. • Supported external audits and reviews by preparing workpapers, reconciling accounts, and gathering client documentation. • Managed bookkeeping and general ledger maintenance for small- to mid-sized business clients across various industries. • Prepared sales tax, payroll tax, and business license filings to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. • Communicated directly with clients to resolve discrepancies, clarify accounting iss
- DStaff AccountantDelaware Tribe of IndiansJun 2022 - Mar 2023 (10 months)• Maintained and reconciled tribal government and enterprise financial records, ensuring compliance with tribal policies and federal grant regulations. • Prepared monthly and annual financial reports for tribal councils, program directors, and funding agencies. • Assisted with budget development and monitoring for tribal departments and grant-funded programs, ensuring appropriate fund allocation and usage. • Managed fund accounting and tracked restricted vs. unrestricted funds across various tribal programs and enterprises. • Conducted bank and general ledger reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Ensured compliance with OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and other tribal, federal, and state regula
- SAccounting and HR ManagerSunbelt Environmental ServicesSep 2021 - Jun 2022 (10 months)• Managed accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely payments. • Prepared financial reports for management and processed weekly payroll, including employee records and benefits administration. • Acted as a link between management and employees, handling work-related questions and resolving issues.
- SStaff AccountantSAMB CPAsAug 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year)• Prepared and maintained financial records to track assets, liabilities, and profit/loss for SAMB CPAs. • Filed quarterly tax returns with on-time submissions to meet state and federal deadlines. • Conducted investigations to determine effectiveness of existing accounting policies and control systems. • Established and maintained well-organized financial systems with coding tables and accounting management structures.
- RPractice ManagerRed Mountain Natural MedicineFeb 2015 - Mar 2019 (4 years 2 months)• Managed day-to-day operations of a medical practice, overseeing staff, finances, and inventory. • Collaborated with medical personnel to develop business strategies and ensure compliance with industry regulations. • Interacted with patients to address concerns, organized records, and conducted staff meetings.
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- RBachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting and Business/ManagementRasmussen College and Online EducationJan 2009 - Dec 2012 (4 years)