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Darlene Kittrell

Folsom,CA

Summary

Dynamic Operations & Accounting Manager with a proven track record at Applied Systems, and various insurance agencies. Skilled in financial reporting, other specialized reporting and payroll processing, Adept at mentoring teams.

Professional accounting leader with focus on financial accuracy, Department of Insurance Trust Account compliance. Skilled in financial reporting, and process optimization. Reliable team player adaptable to evolving business needs and committed to achieving organizational goals. Strong analytical abilities and strategic mindset enhance decision-making and performance.

Work History

Operations & Accounting Manager

S&G Mitchell Insurance Agency, Inc
2018 - 2025
  • Led monthly financial close process, ensuring timely reporting and compliance with industry standards.
  • Developed and implemented internal controls to enhance accuracy of financial statements.
  • Mentored junior accounting staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Oversaw payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Completed bi-monthly payroll for company employees.
  • Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.

Operations & Accounting Manager

Mitchell & Mitchell Insurance Agency, Inc.
2003 - 2018
  • Led month-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Developed and implemented financial reporting systems to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Mentored junior accountants, fostering professional development.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
  • Completed bi-monthly payroll for company employees.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.

Skills

  • Journal entries
  • Payroll processing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial reporting
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable management
  • General ledger accounting
  • Bank account reconciliations
  • Applied Systems TAM, Applied systems EPIC, Quickbooks
  • Month-end reporting, Specialized Reporting
  • Documentation- Digital or E-filing rather than Paper filing
  • Staff management
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Experience as an Applied Systems Trainer
  • Experience with Direct Writers, Captive Agents, Independent retail Agents, MGAs, General Agencies, Wholesale Agencies

Timeline

Operations & Accounting Manager

S&G Mitchell Insurance Agency, Inc
2018 - 2025

Operations & Accounting Manager

Mitchell & Mitchell Insurance Agency, Inc.
2003 - 2018
Darlene Kittrell