ANDREA T. GRAVELINE has proudly offered senior accounting services along with business management dba Marathon Management, Ltd. since 1987. Ms. Graveline recognized early on the need for emerging growth, turnaround and established small businesses to hire a senior accounting professional, on a cost efficient part-time basis, to support the owner(s) of successful firms.

As the designated controller and business manager, Andrea Graveline comes on board to establish, manage and improve the accounting department and office operations for businesses and non-profit organizations in many diverse fields. She works directly with the owners and the Board of Directors of these companies, and she personally and professionally manages every project. The engagement can typically last for several months to several years. When and if management decides business has reached a level to hire a full-time candidate, Andrea Graveline is an integral part of the executive search and hiring of the replacement candidate.

Services Offered

• Financial Statement Preparation
• Accounting Staff Supervision
• Payroll and Benefit Plans
• Tax Problem Resolution, Federal and State
• Systems Analysis and Installations
• Business Management/Sales and Marketing Support
• Operating Budgets/Cost Controls
• Credit and Collections
• Inventory Control
• Vendor and Lease Negotiations
• Elder Care Accounting Services

Experience and Expertise

• Manages all aspects of finance, accounting, office management and employee benefit programs.
• Prepares all financial statements on a monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis.
• Prepares and monitors operating and capital budgets to effectively minimize year end tax liabilities for the company and its owner(s).
• Administers 401K, 403B, Simple IRAs and other benefit plans for owners and employees.
• Supervises all payroll functions, and hires and manages all supporting accounting staff.
• Personally manages all credit and collections calls, incoming and outgoing, to competently manage the cash flow for the corporation.
• Negotiates terms for outside financing arrangements with banking officers and private investors.
• Manages insurance policies relating to the corporation, and negotiates all contracts with vendors.
• Works closely with the IRS and the DOR in any related corporate and/or personal tax problems to successfully resolve such situations.
• Locates suitable commercial offices for clients and negotiates leases with landlords.
• Maintains inventory controls throughout the year and oversees annual inventory count at year-end.
• Hires the CPA firm for the corporation and reviews prepared federal and state corporate tax returns.
• Utilizes an extensive network of independent IT professionals to effectively manage all tech requirements including purchasing of hardware and software, web design and ongoing IT support.