Tara Lonneman, MBA
About Tara Lonneman, MBA
Tara Lonneman, MBA, is an experienced accountant currently working at GoCheck Kids, where she has been employed since 2022. She has held various accounting roles across multiple organizations, including The David J. Joseph Co. and Ku-ring-gai Council, and possesses a strong educational background in accounting and business administration.
Work at GoCheck Kids
Tara Lonneman has been employed as an Accountant at GoCheck Kids since 2022. In her role, she manages various accounting tasks, including the preparation and review of financial statements. She conducts income statement trend analysis and prepares notes for financial reports presented to the CFO. Tara oversees the work of interns and outsourced bookkeepers, ensuring accuracy in financial documentation. Additionally, she engages in forecast modeling and analyzes end-of-month financial packages, reporting any significant variations to management.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Prior to her current position, Tara Lonneman held several accounting roles. She worked as a Credit Intern at The David J. Joseph Co. from 2008 to 2011 and later served as a Credit and Collections Analyst for two months in 2015 at the same company. Additionally, she was an Accounts Manager and Events Coordinator at Ku-ring-gai Council for seven months in 2016. Tara also gained experience as a Finance Manager-Casual at Bura Travel Ltd in Portugal from 2015 to 2016 and as an Accounts Payable Intern at BorgWarner Inc. in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Tara Lonneman holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Business Administration from Thomas More University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2011. Tara also studied at The University of Notre Dame Australia. Her expertise includes asset management, sales tax compliance, and financial analysis, supported by her experience with financial tools such as Bill.com, Ordway, and Avalara.
Background in Leadership and Training
In addition to her accounting roles, Tara Lonneman has experience in leadership and training. She worked as an Executive Team Leader at Target for nine months in 2011. Furthermore, she served as a Spin instructor at the YMCA of Western North Carolina from 2019 to 2020. These positions have contributed to her skill set in managing teams and engaging with diverse groups.