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 5 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 recordin - 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 discrepancie - 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, - 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.
Education
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- RBachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting and Business/ManagementRasmussen College and Online EducationJan 2009 - Dec 2012 (4 years)