Gaye Gieske
Lawrenceburg
Summary
Dynamic Accounting Manager with 35 years of experience in financial reporting and cost analysis. Expertise in payroll processing and mentoring junior staff. Committed to enhancing team performance and ensuring compliance with industry standards. During my years in public accounting and now in private accounting, I have taught and trained numerous employees.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager
Evers Construction Co., Inc.
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
04.2015 - Current
- Facilitated preparation of financial statements and reports for stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Trained junior staff on accounting practices and company policies.
- Monitored construction costs against budget to identify discrepancies or areas of improvement.
- Reconciled bank statements and prepared journal entries.
- Supported external audits by coordinating documentation and addressing inquiries from third parties.
- Managed payroll processing, verifying hours worked and calculating overtime pay to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.
Sole Proprietor
Gaye Gieske, CPA
Columbia, Tennessee
11.2002 - 04.2015
- Managed client accounts while ensuring accurate financial records for informed decision-making.
- Prepared tax returns, ensuring compliance with regulations to minimize client risk.
- Researched tax codes and updated clients on relevant changes.
- Built strong client relationships through effective communication and dedicated support.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Accounting Partner
Regeon & Thompson, PLLC
Columbia, Tennessee
11.1991 - 11.2002
- Created journal entries accurately and on time for month-end close, facilitating timely financial reporting.
- Managed monthly financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance and accuracy in record-keeping.
- Reconciled bank statements to ensure precise account balances and transactions.
- Trained junior staff on accounting software and best practices, enhancing overall team proficiency.
Education
MBA - Accounting
University of North Alabama
Florence Alabama05-1987
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Finance
University of North Alabama
Florence Alabama05-1984
Skills
- Tax compliance
- Payroll administration
- Account reconciliation
- Staff training and development
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant; State of Tennessee License #13287; passed exam on my first attempt in August 1993.
Affiliations
- Adjunct faculty member for Cumberland University; In 1992 - 1993, when the University of Tennessee Southern was Martin Methodist College, Cumberland University brought night classes to the school for students to continue their accounting studies; I headed up the program and had many graduates.
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Evers Construction Co., Inc.
04.2015 - Current
Sole Proprietor
Gaye Gieske, CPA
11.2002 - 04.2015
Accounting Partner
Regeon & Thompson, PLLC
11.1991 - 11.2002
MBA - Accounting
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Finance
University of North Alabama