Experience

Province Firm

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Analyst

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  United States My current role as an Analyst with Province: Duties include claims reconciliation, document management, distribution analysis and contractor supervision/training.



CWC Creditors' Liquidating Trust

• Independent Contractor

  • Oct 2014 - Aug 2015

  Services provided: Claims Reconciliation A/P data extraction and processing Any ad hoc tasks as assigned by Authorized Client Contacts



Coldwater Creek

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Processing Supervisor & Purchasing Specialist

  • Mar 2014 - Oct 2014

  Sandpoint, ID The invoice processing supervisor oversees the entire accounts payable processing side of the department. Directs the A/P processing clerks in processing invoices and handling all incoming invoices from vendors. Ensure the correct procedures are followed in compliance with SOX regulations and GAAP. Monitor month end processes and accruals process. Perform vendor master records input in interim.

• Finance Purchasing Specialist

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2014

  Sandpoint, ID Recruited by management to take on the role of the Purchasing Specialist to support the Finance & Accounting department. Using an SAP-based purchasing solution, the Purchasing Specialist plays a key role in the procurement process by partnering with other Coldwater Creek procurement professionals and with vendors to ensure accurate, timely, cost-effective purchases of goods and services. Creates reviews and approves purchase orders for accuracy. Participate in fiscal period close process by… Show more Recruited by management to take on the role of the Purchasing Specialist to support the Finance & Accounting department. Using an SAP-based purchasing solution, the Purchasing Specialist plays a key role in the procurement process by partnering with other Coldwater Creek procurement professionals and with vendors to ensure accurate, timely, cost-effective purchases of goods and services. Creates reviews and approves purchase orders for accuracy. Participate in fiscal period close process by gathering and assessing information to support accurate accounting entries. Coordinate efforts across business lines to ensure purchasing organization is managing commitments and receiving. Publish an open purchase order commitment monthly and action any items to be closed. Run Goods Receipt/Internal Receipts report for accurate receiving.

• Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2012

  Primary duties include reviewing invoices, set invoices up for payment, process check requests,reconciliation of payments, monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date, resolve invoice discrepancies, correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries, assist in month end closing. Verify vendor data is current and accurate before issuing payment. Reconcile all vendor statements monthly.



Innerstep

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Accounting Manager

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2009

  Corporate Accounting Manager for a contract manufacturing firm with annual revenues exceeding $13 million. I was in charge of all aspects pertaining to the support of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, worker’s compensation, sales & use tax, federal and state filing requirements, and human resources. I have been the sole operator of these functions for the company since November of 2006. In that time I also helped launch Dynamic Image Technologies, a new company that Innerstep… Show more Corporate Accounting Manager for a contract manufacturing firm with annual revenues exceeding $13 million. I was in charge of all aspects pertaining to the support of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, worker’s compensation, sales & use tax, federal and state filing requirements, and human resources. I have been the sole operator of these functions for the company since November of 2006. In that time I also helped launch Dynamic Image Technologies, a new company that Innerstep bought and was the sole operator for a period of four to six months entering all new sale orders, issuing purchase orders, shipping product and invoicing while maintaining my core duties for Innerstep. Show less



Edelman Corporation

• United States
• Security and Investigations

• Corporate Office Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Jul 2005

  I was a Corporate Office Manager for a small Security System Integration company. I was responsible for all aspects of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, worker's compensation insurance reporting, monthly profit & loss statements, banking, reconciling, quarterly payroll tax as well as sales & use tax reporting. I was also responsible for all equipment purchases for booked contracts, to include shipping & receiving. In addition I handled all travel… Show more I was a Corporate Office Manager for a small Security System Integration company. I was responsible for all aspects of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, worker's compensation insurance reporting, monthly profit & loss statements, banking, reconciling, quarterly payroll tax as well as sales & use tax reporting. I was also responsible for all equipment purchases for booked contracts, to include shipping & receiving. In addition I handled all travel arrangements for company personnel. Show less



Mergenthaler Transfer

• Safety Manager

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Implement, Administer and enforce company polices and procedures as they pertain to Safety and Compliance, Worker's Compensation, Accidents, Log audits, Drug and Alcohol program and Driver Training throughout the company, and in conformance with OSHA, Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMSCR). Direct and supervise the Company Safety Program to achieve the highest levels of performance. This includes on-site training, scheduling… Show more Implement, Administer and enforce company polices and procedures as they pertain to Safety and Compliance, Worker's Compensation, Accidents, Log audits, Drug and Alcohol program and Driver Training throughout the company, and in conformance with OSHA, Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMSCR). Direct and supervise the Company Safety Program to achieve the highest levels of performance. This includes on-site training, scheduling inspections, establishing safety programs and evaluation of existing programs. Maintain Satisfactory DOT Rating. Show less



Colleen Flansaas

• Self Employed Bookkeeper

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

  Maintained books for several businesses in the Helena area which included accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory control, payroll, billing statements.



Montana Rehabilitation and Clinical Consultants

• Office Manager

  • Jan 1992 - Jan 1993

  Responsibilities included but were not limited to typing reports from handwritten copy and from transcription, prepare billing statements, tracking accounts receivable, maintaining inventory, preparing various data reports; and coordinating work with counselors in four rehabilitation offices.



GSI & NMI

• Senior Communications Technician

  • Jan 1988 - Jan 1992

  Working on a technical service contract supporting the Defense Data Network in Europe. Planned and coordinated all the actions necessary to both bring new subscribers onto the network and change the network backbone itself. Participated in site surveys for the installation of new X.25 packet switches, scheduled installations; coordinated with subscribers to ensure compliance with the Defense Data Network.



th Military Intelligence Brigade

• Secretary

  • Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

  Provided clerical support for the Administrative, Maintenance, Tech Support and the Property Book Office's. Responsibilities included; maintaining records and files, time cards, reviewing suspense system daily to insure all suspense's were met. Arrange for conferences, meetings, and briefings and availability of materials. Maintain log register, prepare travel orders and make travel arrangements, maintain supervisor's calendar. Review, advise and channel all sensitive incoming… Show more Provided clerical support for the Administrative, Maintenance, Tech Support and the Property Book Office's. Responsibilities included; maintaining records and files, time cards, reviewing suspense system daily to insure all suspense's were met. Arrange for conferences, meetings, and briefings and availability of materials. Maintain log register, prepare travel orders and make travel arrangements, maintain supervisor's calendar. Review, advise and channel all sensitive incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence. Insure proper handling of classified materials. Writing or answering verbally non- technical correspondence. Provided telephone and receptionist service daily. Show less



66th Military Intelligence Brigade

• Mail Clerk

  • Jan 1986 - Jan 1987

  Maintained accountable mail records, Recorded and controlled approximately 1,600 pieces of sensitive incoming and outgoing mail. Was responsible for maintaining the directory file and the filing system, dispatch incoming mail, sort incoming official mail to over 40 offices by organizational designation. Achieved the first ever 100% error free quarterly mail room inspections two quarters in a row.



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Technical Controller

  • Jan 1982 - Jan 1986

  Responsible for activating circuits in accordance with telecommunications service orders; performing circuit cross connections; monitoring equipment performance; troubleshooting circuit problems; and maintaining a consistently high degree of subscriber service. In addition to my duties as a technical controller, I was the sole administrator for a 35 man Technical Control Section which entailed all aspects of supporting administrative needs. Due to my performance as an… Show more Responsible for activating circuits in accordance with telecommunications service orders; performing circuit cross connections; monitoring equipment performance; troubleshooting circuit problems; and maintaining a consistently high degree of subscriber service. In addition to my duties as a technical controller, I was the sole administrator for a 35 man Technical Control Section which entailed all aspects of supporting administrative needs. Due to my performance as an administrative specialist in the Tech Control, I was requested by the Commander to be moved to the orderly room to help support the Company. Show less