Kirsten Anderson
Senior Accountant at Great Bay Software- Claim this Profile
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Kathy Rogers
Kirsten hired me shortly after Help/Systems transitioned from an owner operated small business to an investor owned corporation. During the time I worked for her, Kirsten effectively managed the growth of the accounting department, transitioning it through multiple corporate acquisitions into a much larger GAAP compliant organization. Not only did she successfully juggle multiple roles over our eight years working together, her excellent people skills made her a great person to work both for and with. I highly recommend Kirsten for any accounting position.
Shelley Van Der Meide
Kirsten has always been a valued colleague. She was integral in running our United Way campaigns and always did it with enthusiasm and sincerity. She is focused and works well with all types of people. She works very hard and genuinely cares about what she does and who it affects, whether it be charitable fundraising or employees' paychecks!
Kathy Rogers
Kirsten hired me shortly after Help/Systems transitioned from an owner operated small business to an investor owned corporation. During the time I worked for her, Kirsten effectively managed the growth of the accounting department, transitioning it through multiple corporate acquisitions into a much larger GAAP compliant organization. Not only did she successfully juggle multiple roles over our eight years working together, her excellent people skills made her a great person to work both for and with. I highly recommend Kirsten for any accounting position.
Shelley Van Der Meide
Kirsten has always been a valued colleague. She was integral in running our United Way campaigns and always did it with enthusiasm and sincerity. She is focused and works well with all types of people. She works very hard and genuinely cares about what she does and who it affects, whether it be charitable fundraising or employees' paychecks!
Kathy Rogers
Kirsten hired me shortly after Help/Systems transitioned from an owner operated small business to an investor owned corporation. During the time I worked for her, Kirsten effectively managed the growth of the accounting department, transitioning it through multiple corporate acquisitions into a much larger GAAP compliant organization. Not only did she successfully juggle multiple roles over our eight years working together, her excellent people skills made her a great person to work both for and with. I highly recommend Kirsten for any accounting position.
Shelley Van Der Meide
Kirsten has always been a valued colleague. She was integral in running our United Way campaigns and always did it with enthusiasm and sincerity. She is focused and works well with all types of people. She works very hard and genuinely cares about what she does and who it affects, whether it be charitable fundraising or employees' paychecks!
Kathy Rogers
Kirsten hired me shortly after Help/Systems transitioned from an owner operated small business to an investor owned corporation. During the time I worked for her, Kirsten effectively managed the growth of the accounting department, transitioning it through multiple corporate acquisitions into a much larger GAAP compliant organization. Not only did she successfully juggle multiple roles over our eight years working together, her excellent people skills made her a great person to work both for and with. I highly recommend Kirsten for any accounting position.
Shelley Van Der Meide
Kirsten has always been a valued colleague. She was integral in running our United Way campaigns and always did it with enthusiasm and sincerity. She is focused and works well with all types of people. She works very hard and genuinely cares about what she does and who it affects, whether it be charitable fundraising or employees' paychecks!
Experience
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Great Bay Software
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United States
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Computer and Network Security
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Accountant
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Apr 2014 - Present
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Accountant / Payroll and Benefit Administrator seeking new job opportunities
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Sep 2013 - Apr 2014
Seeking a new opportunity in an innovative organization where I can utilize my expertise in accounting, payroll and benefit adminstration to provide day to day functionality and accurate information for better business decisions. Seeking a new opportunity in an innovative organization where I can utilize my expertise in accounting, payroll and benefit adminstration to provide day to day functionality and accurate information for better business decisions.
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HelpSystems
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United States
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sr. Payroll Analyst
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Apr 2011 - Sep 2013
Verified and processed bi-weekly payroll for 180+ employees of four business entities in eight states, and assured payroll administration accuracy, timeliness, and integrity..Managed the successful conversion and implementation of ADP Workforce Now: Payroll, Time and Attendance, and HR and Benefit solutions, reduced accounting costs, and improved reporting accuracy and efficiency. Developed and administered group employee and manager training programs, modeled ADP Self-Service and Time & Attendance utilization procedures and protocols, and optimized program utilization and payroll processing accuracy.Managed new employee benefit and payroll integration and e-verification processes, calculated commission earnings for 15+ sales representatives based on four separate commission plans, and assured benefit, payroll, and commission administration accuracy and integrity.Administered 401K plans, coordinated 401K audits, and consistently achieved regulatory compliance and favorable audit results.Reviewed federal, state, and W-2 filings and verified filing accuracy.
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Assistant Controller
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Jul 2009 - Apr 2011
Prepared year-end schedules and accounting documentation, and facilitated a more efficient auditing process.Collaborated with accounting team to prepared and submitted annual budget and monthly reports to senior leaders, provided variance rationales, and supported an improved business decision making process.Posted accruals and journal entries, reconciled bank and general ledger accounts, developed ad hoc reports, and maintained GAAP regulatory compliance.
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Treasury Manager
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Nov 2008 - Jun 2009
Administered banking website, granted employee permissions and site access, and defined accounting personnel service limits and accountabilities.Created/implemented a pre-reconciliation reporting model and substantially streamlined the reconciliation process.Coached and trained payroll clerk on payroll administration procedures and protocols and improved productivity/efficiency.
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Controller
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Feb 2005 - Nov 2008
Collaborated with CFO, implemented Best Practices accounting procedures and processes, and successfully transitioned company to a GAAP reporting process.Integrated three newly acquired companies into existing accounting and payroll systems, facilitated a seamless accounting transition, and minimized business impact.Partnered with 401K vendors, merged three 401K plans, and improved plan administration efficiency and consistency.
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Chief Accountant
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May 1994 - Feb 2005
Implemented Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting software system, and optimized accounting accuracy and efficiency.Preparation of Financial Statements including Profit and Loss statements and Balance Sheets within deadlines.Coached and trained accounts payable clerk on payable administration procedures and protocols and improved productivity/efficiency.Calculated sales tax, managed daily cash posting and distributors monthly invoicing, month-end reconciliations, bi-weekly payroll, benefit, and 401K administration processes.
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Education
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Bethel University
Associate of Arts (AA) -
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St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Accounting
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