Staff Accountant

• Jan 2020 - Present

13 locations, over 300 employees, presence in OR, CO, TX, WA, CA and FL.Supported changing needs of a fast expanding Retail Company - processed and reported sales metrics, sales tax, inventory, fixed assets, reconciliations, month-end close, and audit support. Managed all aspects of Payroll including journal entries and approvals. Oversaw full-cycle Accounts Payable process including expense reimbursements, credit card reconciliations, and bank deposits.Key Accomplishments:- Implemented additional review controls improving payroll accuracy resulting in greater employee satisfaction- Set up standardized processes for PTO tracking, onboarding of employees, converted to weekly Payroll- Successfully trained and transitioned Payroll and Accounts Payable responsibilities to new employees- Created batch upload of vendor invoices resulting in significant time savings- Researched and proposed SAAS bill payment solution to improve efficiency and approval workflows Show less

Payroll and Accounting Administrator

• Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

Accounting Specialist

• Dec 2018 - Apr 2019

Accountant

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

Performed multiple accounting assignments at Portland based non-profit organization. - Setup and trained internal team to track purchasing and sales leveraging Quickbooks Online - Provided contract administration and project management support Performed multiple accounting assignments at Portland based non-profit organization. - Setup and trained internal team to track purchasing and sales leveraging Quickbooks Online - Provided contract administration and project management support

Staff Accountant

• Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

6-entity credit card processing company with 200 - 300 employees and $24 Million in revenues, operating in OR, WA, CA, FL and TX. Managed all aspects of monthly close including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, GL review, and preparation of financial statements. Monitored cash balances in support of vendor payments. Managed Payroll for two offices and oversaw full-cycle Accounts Payable.Key Accomplishments:- Streamlined and standardized month-end close process reducing time required - Centralized and standardized AP process increasing timeliness of vendor payments- Recognized by the CEO for rationalizing and documenting insurance coverage- Onboarded and trained Junior Staff, Payroll Specialist and Senior Accountant Show less

Bookkeeper

• Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

Full Charge Bookkeeper

• Apr 2012 - Apr 2016

A small medical software company specializing in diabetes disease management with 12 - 21 employees and $1 Million in revenue.Solely responsible for all AP, AR and Payroll functions; journal entries, month-close, GL review and analysis, reconciliations, financial statements, 1099-MISC preparation and liaison with CPA for other tax returns; vendor and customer contracts, business and health insurance, benefit administration, Secretary to the President/CEO and Board of Directors; office management. Key Accomplishments:- Updated QuickBooks from 2009 to 2014, with CPA’s input corrected financial reports- Delivered 35% expense reduction on office supplies and vendor contracts - Established direct deposit, Premium Only Section 125 Plan, about to offer 401(k) - No late payment fees; no errors in payroll in over two years - Kept company compliant through additional policies in Employee Manual - Developed employee orientation and exit procedures Show less

Receptionist

• Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

Au Pair | Household Manager

• Jul 2000 - Mar 2010

Receptionist | Accounting Assistant

• Feb 2004 - Oct 2004

Prepared and assembled income tax returns, acted as admin support. Prepared and assembled income tax returns, acted as admin support.