Cheryl McLaughlin
@cherylmclaughlin
Experienced accountant skilled in full-cycle accounting, process improvement, and financial reporting.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced accountant with a proven record in full-cycle accounting, financial statement preparation, and process improvement. I have led accounts payable/receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring across small business and logistics environments.
As Owner/CFO of a small business I ran daily operations, handled A/P & A/R, vendor and subcontractor coordination, marketing, and bank reconciliations. At BA Accounting, LLC I implemented automated expense tracking that reduced manual data entry errors by 10% and produced monthly and quarterly financial reports for management review.
In logistics and operations roles I optimized the UPS EDI order process from three days to one and managed high-volume invoice processing and multi-account reconciliations. I am experienced with QuickBooks Online, ERP systems (McLeod), EDI, and common office tools to support accurate and efficient accounting workflows.
I prioritize clean controls, compliance with GAAP and tax reporting, and clear cross-functional communication. I seek roles where I can strengthen internal controls, streamline accounting processes, and contribute to financial transparency and operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accountant
BA Accounting, LLC
Jan 2023 - Feb 2026 (3 years 1 month)
Prepared and analyzed financial statements and implemented automated expense tracking, reducing manual data-entry errors by 10%; managed A/P, A/R, payroll, monthly reconciliations and prepared sales tax returns for management review.
Owner/CFO
The Great Gutter Company, LLC
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Managed daily operations, A/P & A/R, vendor and subcontractor communications, monthly reconciliations and payroll/1099 preparation while overseeing marketing and scheduling, supporting growth and operational continuity.
Office Assistant Manager
Gerzins Exterior Remodeling
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)
Remotely managed call team operations and training, set sales appointments, maintained call databases and supported owner with financial transactions using QuickBooks Online and Asana.
Accounting Specialist
Malark Logistics
Jan 2015 - Dec 2019 (4 years 11 months)
Led full-cycle accounts payable processing including weekly credit-card reconciliations, bi-weekly carrier/vendor payments and optimized UPS EDI order entry process from three days to one day.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science, Accounting
2011 - 2011
Completed an associate-level program in Accounting covering fundamental accounting principles and financial processes.
St. Paul Technical College
Certificate, Computer Studies
1997 - 1998
Completed coursework in Introduction to Computers covering foundational computer and software skills.
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