Rick Skara

About Rick Skara

Over 20 years of accounting experience with a history of proven excellence in all areas of accounting across multiple industries. Supervisory experience; trained in the art of “inside-out” coaching, financial reporting, budgeting, financial planning and analysis. Six Sigma; focusing on identifying weaknesses and improving upon current procedures, with emphasis on efficiency and lowering costs. Proficient in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as well as MS Office Suite (advanced Excel skills), MS Dynamics AX, Yardi, QuickBooks, Omega Legal, MAS200, Compeat, and SAP. Instrumental in streamlining functions, enhanced productivity and maximizing financial controls. Highly passionate, self-motivated, analytical, and articulate.

Experience

1. Accounting Manager

   CSM Corporation

   Dec 2020 — Present

Education

• Minnesota School of Business

  Bachelor of Science, Accounting

  2008 — 2013

• Academy College

  Associates in the Applied Science, Accounting

  1997 — 1999

• University of Minnesota

  Architecture

  1996 — 1997

Skills

• Petty Cash
• Microsoft Excel
• Billing Process
• Great Plains Software
• Payroll
• Invoice Processing
• Auditing
• Cash Receipts
• Accruals
• Bank Reconciliation
• 1099 Preparation
• Mas 90
• Litigation Support
• Sox Compliancy
• Accounts Payable
• Expense Reports
• Financial Analysis
• Accounting
• Legal Research
• Trial Balance
• Sales & Use Tax
• Financial Reporting
• Balance Sheet
• Cash
• Use Tax
• Aging Reports
• Year-End Close
• Quickbooks
• Account Reconciliation
• Monthly Close Process
• General Ledger
• Client Billing
• Gaap
• Turbo Tax
• Accounts Receivable
• Invoicing
• Outlook
• Cash Management
• Budget Reconciliation
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act