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Brooke Kerrigan

Experience

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR | CITY OF NOVATO | FROM 5/2019 – CURRENT
· Responsible for all aspects of financial accounting in a supervisory role. Assist staff in the
implementation of assigned responsibilities of the functions of payroll, accounts payable, and cash
receipts. Assist and guide staff in financial recordkeeping and development of processes and
procedures for a more efficient finance department. Team development is crucial to this position.

FINANCE DIRECTOR | CITY OF RIO DELL | FROM 4/2014 – 5/2019
· Develop, direct, and administer the activities and operations of the Finance Department for a local
government agency in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. All
aspects of accounting, auditing, prepare and administer municipal budget, financial reporting, accounts
payable and receivable, cashier collections, investments, payroll, purchasing, and utility billing.

ACCOUNTANT | COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS | FROM 12/2013 - 3/2014
· Worked under the direction of the Accounting Manager managing budgetary compliance of Measure Q,
Managed spending, accounting, draw-downs, and accountability safeguards for projects made possible
by Measure Q, a bond to strengthen local job and vocational training programs, and increase academic
classes;

INTERIM ACCOUNTING MANAGER | COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS | FROM 3/2012 - 6/2013
· Under the direction of the Controller administer various aspects of business department including
supervision, year-end audit work, preparation of spending reports, analyze grant receivables and
prepare breakdown of year end liabilities for auditors, budget adjustment and general journal entries,
A/P, A/R, P/R, G/L, verify extensive documentation, account assignment, and budget availability. Also
worked with various departments to assist with their financial reporting needs.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER | BEAR RIVER CASINO | FROM 3/2011 - 3/2012

· Managed day-to-day accounting functions for multimillion dollar enterprise. Responsible for sound
fiscal policies and procedures in all aspects of financial accounting related to carrying out the necessary
duties of A/P, A/R, P/R, and G/L functions in order to deliver timely financial information to
department managers, top management, and Board Members. Supervised a staff of five employees.

OWNER, BOOKKEEPING AND TAX PRACTICE| FROM 2008 - 2011

· As a sole proprietor, was responsible for all aspects of management of accounting firm. Duties included
all aspects of operating an accounting practice for businesses and individuals to provide tax services,
financial statement preparation, bookkeeping, payroll services, and consultations. Responsible to
oversee that GAAP and other regulations were followed in the preparation of clients’ financial work

STAFF ACCOUNTANT| MARTIN & HUTCHISON, CPA | FROM 2010 – 2011 & 2004

· Prepared various schedules and spreadsheets in order to compile financial data in meaningful ways
specific to clients' needs. Prepared monthly financial statements for different business types; tied out
balance sheet accounts. Income tax preparation for individuals and businesses.

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