Hollie Stark
Senior Accounting Analyst
Canton,GA
Summary
Results-driven accounting professional with progressive experience leading corporate close processes, strengthening internal controls, and developing team capability within complex environments. Recognized for providing day-to-day guidance to associates, driving process improvements, and partnering with leadership to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. Proven ability to lead through change, support system implementations, and operate with full ownership of high-impact accounting areas. Positioned for Accounting Supervisor roles.
Experienced with financial analysis, reporting, and variance analysis. Utilizes advanced accounting software to streamline processes and enhance accuracy. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounting Analyst
CarMax Auto Finance
Kennesaw, Georgia
05.2022 - Current
- Lead onboarding, training, and ongoing development of new team members, improving ramp-up time and overall team effectiveness.
- Facilitate regular touchpoints with associates to reinforce understanding of accounting processes, expectations, and system changes.
- Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to associates, reviewing work, answering questions, and ensuring alignment with accounting policies and deadlines.
- Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes for assigned business areas, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to corporate deadlines.
- Act as a key support lead during system implementations, driving team readiness through training, communication, and issue resolution.
- Oversee material balance sheet accounts, ensuring accurate reconciliations and compliance with US GAAP and SOX requirements.
- Partner with FP&A, Operations, and leadership to provide financial insights and resolve accounting issues.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and support scalability.
- Leadership Impact
- Improved team performance through structured training, coaching, and consistent communication
- Supported successful system implementation with strong team adoption and minimal disruption
- Strengthened control execution resulting in successful audit outcomes
- Increased efficiency in close processes through workflow improvements and standardization
Analyst II
CarMax Auto Finance
Kennesaw, Georgia
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
Education
Master of Accounting -
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.2014
Skills
Snowflake Oracle Workday Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP)
Payroll Accounting Financial Statement Preparation Oracle Financials Reconciliations
Month-end & Year-end closing Accounting principles Accounting software implementation
Training & mentoring Organization Skills Effective Communication Self- Motivated Active Listening
Leadership & Functional Expertise
Team Leadership & Associate Development | Corporate Close Oversight & Execution | US GAAP & Technical Accounting | SOX Compliance & Control Ownership | Process Improvement & System Implementation | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis | ERP Systems (Oracle / Workday / Snowflake)
Timeline
Senior Accounting Analyst
CarMax Auto Finance
05.2022 - Current
Analyst II
CarMax Auto Finance
03.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Accounting -
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Kennesaw State University