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Tara Redner

@tararedner

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I’m a 10+ year bookkeeper delivering GAAP-accurate, full-cycle reporting with 100% precision.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a bookkeeping/accounting role where I can own full-cycle processes end-to-end, deliver GAAP-accurate statements with 100% precision, and use QBO/ADP systems to improve speed, clarity, and decision-ready reporting.

I’m a highly organized, detail-oriented bookkeeper with 10+ years of experience taking charge of the full-cycle accounting process and performing complex reconciliations to ensure 100% accuracy and transparency in financial reporting.

Right now, I direct monthly, full-cycle bookkeeping for four distinct entities—delivering accurate financial statements and strategic variance analysis to support decision-making. I manage complex payroll processing and general ledger integration for multiple companies using ADP, and I maintain oversight of general ledgers with multi-entity reconciliations and expense tracking aligned to GAAP standards.

I’ve spearheaded comprehensive clean-up initiatives for five clients, including AR/AP forensics, payroll reconciliation, and redesigning the Chart of Accounts. I also administer payroll for three entities, leveraging both QBO and ADP to ensure 100% accuracy and timely payments.

I bring a strong systems and training mindset through my work as a QBO Live Bookkeeper—delivering customized training on automated workflows and time-saving techniques, and researching emerging QBO solutions to improve reporting speed and accuracy. Earlier roles strengthened my foundation across intercompany accounting, property accounting, SEC reporting, and staff support, so I can step into messy processes and make them reliable.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Outsourced Controller & Founder

Current

Fortune & Favor Accounting & Bookkeeping

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Directed monthly full-cycle bookkeeping for 4 entities, producing accurate financial statements and variance analysis for decision-making. Managed ADP payroll and general-ledger integration, led AR/AP clean-up for 5 clients (including chart of accounts redesign), and ensured 100% accurate multi-entity reconciliations in line with GAAP.

Full Cycle Bookkeeping Financial Reconciliations Payroll Processing ADP Accounts Receivable (AR) & Accounts Payable (AP) Forensics Chart Of Accounts Design GAAP Compliance

QBO Live Bookkeeper

Intuit

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Empowered clients to maximize QuickBooks Online (QBO) by delivering customized training on automated workflows and time-saving techniques. Researched emerging QBO solutions and best practices to improve reporting speed and accuracy.

Quickbooks Online Workflows Client Training Financial Reporting

Fractional Full-Charge Bookkeeper

Crews & Co

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Provided accounting services for a diverse client portfolio using QuickBooks Online and Bill.com, maintaining 100% accurate monthly reconciliations. Served as primary AP lead for the full vendor lifecycle (reconciliation and dispute resolution) and supported payroll operations via ADP journal entries.

Quickbooks Online Bill.com Accounts Reconciliation Vendor Reconciliation Dispute Resolution ADP Journal Entry

Household Manager

My Family

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Managed day-to-day household operations and provided full-time care for a minor, demonstrating strong multitasking, reliability, and time management. Handled household budgeting during a transitional period.

Childcare Budgeting Time Management Multitasking Scheduling Communication Reliability

Intercompany Accountant

Roche, Inc.

Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)

Developed and analyzed intercompany matrices for multiple subsidiaries, ensuring accurate eliminations and seamless financial consolidation under GAAP/IFRS. Led end-to-end AR/AP for domestic and international entities and performed forensic general-ledger reconciliations to ensure 100% alignment with documentation.

Intercompany Accounting GAAP IFRS Compliance Financial Reconciliations Forensic Analysis

Property Accountant

Irwin R Rose & Co

Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 (4 years)

Prepared monthly cash flow projections and consolidated financial statements for a 7-property portfolio, supporting actionable insights for senior leadership. Conducted GL analysis and complex bank reconciliations with GAAP adherence, standardized accounting procedures, and improved departmental reporting consistency by 30%.

Cash Flow Analysis Bank Reconciliation GAAP Compliance Mentoring Utility Payment Tracking

Staff Accountant

Indiana Municipal Power Agency

Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)

Directed month-end and year-end closing cycles, ensuring 100% accuracy in transaction recording and on-time reporting. Managed AR aging and proactive collections strategies, reducing outstanding balances by 20%, while overseeing AP processing and payment scheduling.

Month End Close Year End Close Collections Strategy Payment Scheduling GAAP Reporting Reconciliations

Homeschool Teacher

My Family

Jan 2007 - Jan 2012 (5 years)

Implemented daily academic curricula for two students by tailoring instruction to diverse learning levels. Managed complex schedules and competing priorities to ensure educational goals were met on time.

Curriculum Planning Instruction Delivery Scheduling Time Management Multitasking Learning Support Communication

Supervisor, Real Estate Accounting

MetLife

Jan 2004 - Jan 2007 (3 years)

Built an automated Excel consolidation dashboard for real estate subsidiaries, eliminating manual data entry and improving reporting accuracy. Accelerated month-end close for major entities from 8 to 5 business days (37% efficiency gain) and mentored accounting staff on standardized close procedures.

Excel Automation Financial Consolidation Dashboards Mentoring Process Improvement

Staff Accountant, SEC Reporting

MetLife

Jan 2000 - Jan 2004 (4 years)

Evaluated and reconciled Investment in Subsidiary accounts, eliminating a $50M balance through meticulous intercompany mapping and consolidation accuracy. Authored GAAP-compliant consolidated financial statements and Investment in Subsidiary disclosures for 10-Q and 10-K filings, ensuring SEC reporting compliance.

SEC Reporting GAAP Reporting Investment In Subsidiary Accounting 10 Q Filings