Brenda Carlson, CPA
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SkoFlo Industries Inc
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Controller
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Jan 2016 - Present
Greater Seattle Area SkoFlo Industries, a world leader in the design and manufacture of chemical injection valves for the offshore gas and oil industry. • Manage finance department for efficient processes and accurate reporting. • Member of management leadership team. • Improved monthly financial statement reporting with accuracy and timeliness along with an analytical report. • Prepare annual budget working with other departments and update the forecast each month. • Improve time and expense… Show more SkoFlo Industries, a world leader in the design and manufacture of chemical injection valves for the offshore gas and oil industry. • Manage finance department for efficient processes and accurate reporting. • Member of management leadership team. • Improved monthly financial statement reporting with accuracy and timeliness along with an analytical report. • Prepare annual budget working with other departments and update the forecast each month. • Improve time and expense tracking for R&D projects. • Work with outside CPA firm for company’s reviewed financial statement, tax return and R&D tax study. • Administrate the 401k plan and employee benefits. • Proficient in Epicor ERP system. Show less
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Mocha Java
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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Co Owner
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Jun 1995 - Jun 2016
Dedham, MA Mocha Java, a Dedham Square original community coffee cafe. Since 1995 Mocha Java has proudly served great selection of coffee and espresso beverages crafted by a skilled and personable barista team. Customer service and freshly roasted beans have truly set us apart.
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Saunders Real Estate
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accounting Manager Consultant
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Feb 2009 - Dec 2015
Greater Boston Area The D.L. Saunders Real Estate Corp., a Boston-based investment real estate company founded in 1898. The D.L. Saunders Real Estate Corp. specializes in real estate investments including The Park Plaza Office Building, Park Plaza Executive Centre, The Castle (Armory) at Park Plaza, retail property (primarily on Boston's Newbury Street), and residential property throughout the northeast. • Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements for the commercial office building including the… Show more The D.L. Saunders Real Estate Corp., a Boston-based investment real estate company founded in 1898. The D.L. Saunders Real Estate Corp. specializes in real estate investments including The Park Plaza Office Building, Park Plaza Executive Centre, The Castle (Armory) at Park Plaza, retail property (primarily on Boston's Newbury Street), and residential property throughout the northeast. • Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements for the commercial office building including the executive suite centre, a commercial retail building and the management company. • Prepared annual budget in coordination with property management, leasing and the executive suite centre. • Responsible to complete the annual operating costs billed back to tenants. • Calculated tenant share of quarterly real estate taxes to bill back. • Reviewed month end financial statements and workpapers prepared by property accountants. • Compiled year end workpapers for the CPA firm. • Processed payroll using ADP payroll service. • Managed the human resource functions for the company. • Supervised and mentored accounting staff. • Reviewed and reconciled quarterly and annual payroll taxes. Show less
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Makepeace
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United States
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Retail Office Equipment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Controller
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Apr 2006 - Jul 2015
Greater Boston Area B.L. Makepeace is a supplier of Engineering, Construction, and Surveying supplies; Reprographic and Large Format Color Graphic Services. We sell and service plotters from Océ, Canon, KIP and HP. • Prepared monthly financial statements for the company. • Analyzed inventory and gross profits per department at month end. • Reviewed and reconciled quarterly and annual payroll taxes. • Prepared monthly sales tax returns for various states. • Calculated debt covenants. • Compiled… Show more B.L. Makepeace is a supplier of Engineering, Construction, and Surveying supplies; Reprographic and Large Format Color Graphic Services. We sell and service plotters from Océ, Canon, KIP and HP. • Prepared monthly financial statements for the company. • Analyzed inventory and gross profits per department at month end. • Reviewed and reconciled quarterly and annual payroll taxes. • Prepared monthly sales tax returns for various states. • Calculated debt covenants. • Compiled year end workpapers for the CPA firm. • Responsible for purchase of and conversion of fixed assets to new accounting system. • Processed payroll using Paychex. • Oversaw conversion to new accounting software, investigated and resolved problems and assisted in implementation. Show less
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Coles & Bodoin, LLP
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Accountant
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Sep 1998 - Apr 2006
Greater Boston Area • Planned and completed fieldwork for audits and reviews for the following industries: real estate management, construction, professional services. • Prepared financial statements and disclosures. • Tested internal controls and composed advisory comments describing deficiencies and recommendations for improvement. • Prepared tax returns for Individuals, Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships and Fiduciaries, including multi-state tax returns. • Compiled business valuations and… Show more • Planned and completed fieldwork for audits and reviews for the following industries: real estate management, construction, professional services. • Prepared financial statements and disclosures. • Tested internal controls and composed advisory comments describing deficiencies and recommendations for improvement. • Prepared tax returns for Individuals, Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships and Fiduciaries, including multi-state tax returns. • Compiled business valuations and financial analyses. Show less
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Senior Accountant
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Jan 1994 - Apr 1997
Greater Boston Area • Planned and completed audit fieldwork for the following industries: real estate, construction, non-profit, government, manufacturing, service organizations, retailing. • Completed review and compiled financial statements. • Supervised and trained staff accountants.
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Senior Accountant
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Jan 1993 - Nov 1993
Spokane, Washington Area • Planned and completed audit fieldwork for the following industries: real estate, construction, non-profit, government, manufacturing, service organizations, retailing. • Completed review and compiled financial statements
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Staff Accountant
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Oct 1990 - Dec 1992
Kirkland, WA • Completed review and compiled financial statements
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Education
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Montana State University-Bozeman
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting