Carrie Kostroba
Great Careers Network
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WORK HISTORY
@Great Careers Network
Paoli, PA, US
Great Careers Network - Nonprofit. Career management support for job seekers and small business ownersKey Contributions Include:• Oversee and reconcile 2.2K transactions in QuickBooks across financial platforms including banks, PayPal, Stripe, and Givebutter, achieving 100% accuracy ensuring full financial transparency• Designed and implemented 10 accounting process enhancements, increasing reconciliation speed by 35% and reducing data entry errors by 40% resulting in improved operational efficiency and financial accuracy• Prepare and deliver timely, accurate financial reports to the Executive Director, supporting strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
EDUCATION
DeVry University
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
The PJA School
Associate's degree, Accounting
SKILLS
ABOUT CARRIE KOSTROBA
As an Assistant Controller with 15+ years experience across industries and ERPs, I pair a strong technical foundation with strategic insight to drive financial excellence.My expertise spans financial reporting, general ledger analysis, audit, benefits management, compliance, process improvement, and cost-saving initiatives.I have experience across diverse industries, including Healthcare, Higher Education, Managed IT Services (MSP), Media, Non-Profit, Printing, and Wholesale.KEY STRENGTHS & CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: FINANCIAL REPORTING• Directed financial close activities across multiple organizations, enhancing reporting accuracy by 50% and accelerating close timelines by 2+ days through process enhancements and in-depth analysis of P&L, general ledger reconciliations, aging reports, ERP platforms, inventory systems, and e-commerce platforms SOFTWARE & ERP SYSTEMS• Autotask, Excel, Hyperion, Meditech, MS Dynamics GP, Paychex Flex, Payroll Service Solutions, QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, Sage ERP products (3), SAP, SharePoint, Shopify, SOS Inventory, Traverse, Teams, Workday, and Zoom PAYROLL & BENEFITS MANAGEMENT • Optimized payroll platforms and HR processes, achieving operational efficiency and streamlined information flow• Successfully managed comprehensive employee benefits administration, collaborating with benefits brokers on annual enrollment, renewals, and plan modifications ANALYSIS & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT• Achieved a 75% reduction in inventory/system errors through enhanced inventory protocols, reconciliation, and system setup• Established and executed A/R statement processes, reducing A/R cycle, minimizing bad debt, and mitigating transaction errors• Uncovered $100K in inventory errors during audit, corrected $25K in sales tax charges, amended 3 years of sales tax returns, and drove 100% compliance with corrective action and enhanced protocolsWHAT I\'M LOOKING FOR:JOB TITLES: Controller, Assistant Controller, Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, Senior AccountantINDUSTRIES: Open to discussion LOCATIONS: Ardmore, Berwyn, Bryn Mawr, Chesterbrook, Conshohocken, Exton, Haverford, King of Prussia, Malvern, Phoenixville, Philadelphia (Center City), Radnor, Valley Forge, Villanova, Wayne, West ChesterLOCATION TYPE: In Office or Hybrid 🧊 ICEBREAKERS Camping Cycling Rail Trails Hiking 🫑Vegetable/Herb Gardening
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