Experience

Limoneira Company

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Reporting Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Present

• Accounting Manager

  • May 2018 - Dec 2022



ARK Seafood, Inc.

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Mar 2016 - Present



Balance Financial Management

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Controller

  • Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

  Balance Financial Management is a full service back-office consulting company that provides accounting, human resources, payroll, operational and regulatory management capabilities, and strategic planning for businesses, families, and non-profits alike. Balance aims to realize positive social impact and sustainable growth in our partners’ companies and communities.

• Accounting Manager

  • Oct 2011 - Jan 2015

  With more than eight years of accounting experience, Dannette plays an integral role in the management of accounting and human resource tasks at Balance, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial reports, adherence to internal controls and Federal and State payroll and accounting regulations. Dannette is a highly motivated and confident Accounting Manager with exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills. She is detail oriented and always eager to lend a helping hand. Prior to… Show more With more than eight years of accounting experience, Dannette plays an integral role in the management of accounting and human resource tasks at Balance, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial reports, adherence to internal controls and Federal and State payroll and accounting regulations. Dannette is a highly motivated and confident Accounting Manager with exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills. She is detail oriented and always eager to lend a helping hand. Prior to joining Balance, Dannette was the Plant Accounting Manager for Imerys and Senior Accountant for Mentor/Johnson & Johnson where she compiled GAAP financials, completed general ledger and bank account reconciliations, intercompany accounting (foreign and domestic), sales and use tax returns, internal audits, and SEC reporting exposure. Dannette earned a B.A. in Accounting from UCSB and was a participant in the Accounting Mentor Program at San Diego State University. Dannette Soto balances more than just the books at Balance Financial Management. She is the mother of, and biggest cheerleader for, three vibrant boys that keep her happy, motivated, focused, and remind her the importance of work-life balance. Dannette will be working towards her masters degree during 2015. As Accounting Manager Dannette is responsible for managing and maintaining key clients in the government and technology based industries.



Mentor Worldwide LLC

• United States
• Medical Device
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • Jun 2007 - Oct 2011

  • Coordinate and track project expenditures (CIP) • Approve, maintain, reconcile and amortize all prepaid accounts (General PPD, PPD Rent, PPD Tradeshows, PPD Insurance, PPD Property Tax) • Successfully maintain the A/P Disbursement bank account reconciliation and other balance sheet account reconciliations • Collaborate with multiple sites (both US and OUS) to compile and report quarterly, and periodic budget snapshots and/or forecasts, of company wide headcount • Contributed to… Show more • Coordinate and track project expenditures (CIP) • Approve, maintain, reconcile and amortize all prepaid accounts (General PPD, PPD Rent, PPD Tradeshows, PPD Insurance, PPD Property Tax) • Successfully maintain the A/P Disbursement bank account reconciliation and other balance sheet account reconciliations • Collaborate with multiple sites (both US and OUS) to compile and report quarterly, and periodic budget snapshots and/or forecasts, of company wide headcount • Contributed to SOX Audit of Accounts Payable transactions • Prepared a threshold analysis for Accounts Payable accruals, prepaids, Journal Entry approval, and PO versus NON-PO spend • Provide insight into areas of potential revenue growth for a struggling subsidiary • Re-evaluated and re-calculated COGS allocation for one of our smaller subsidiaries • Successfully reconciled and adjusted all balance sheet accounts to reflect a more accurate financial picture for one of our subsidiaries • Brought the bank balance and book balance in line for two bank accounts • Imposed company policies for proper expense reimbursement requests • Researched consulting and royalty contracts for proper reimbursement rates and payment timing (brought all accounts to current status) • Tracked and recorded Fixed Assets and depreciation • Timely submitted Sales and Use Tax return • Promoted to Senior Accountant after 8 months of employment Show less • Coordinate and track project expenditures (CIP) • Approve, maintain, reconcile and amortize all prepaid accounts (General PPD, PPD Rent, PPD Tradeshows, PPD Insurance, PPD Property Tax) • Successfully maintain the A/P Disbursement bank account reconciliation and other balance sheet account reconciliations • Collaborate with multiple sites (both US and OUS) to compile and report quarterly, and periodic budget snapshots and/or forecasts, of company wide headcount • Contributed to… Show more • Coordinate and track project expenditures (CIP) • Approve, maintain, reconcile and amortize all prepaid accounts (General PPD, PPD Rent, PPD Tradeshows, PPD Insurance, PPD Property Tax) • Successfully maintain the A/P Disbursement bank account reconciliation and other balance sheet account reconciliations • Collaborate with multiple sites (both US and OUS) to compile and report quarterly, and periodic budget snapshots and/or forecasts, of company wide headcount • Contributed to SOX Audit of Accounts Payable transactions • Prepared a threshold analysis for Accounts Payable accruals, prepaids, Journal Entry approval, and PO versus NON-PO spend • Provide insight into areas of potential revenue growth for a struggling subsidiary • Re-evaluated and re-calculated COGS allocation for one of our smaller subsidiaries • Successfully reconciled and adjusted all balance sheet accounts to reflect a more accurate financial picture for one of our subsidiaries • Brought the bank balance and book balance in line for two bank accounts • Imposed company policies for proper expense reimbursement requests • Researched consulting and royalty contracts for proper reimbursement rates and payment timing (brought all accounts to current status) • Tracked and recorded Fixed Assets and depreciation • Timely submitted Sales and Use Tax return • Promoted to Senior Accountant after 8 months of employment Show less



Imerys

• France
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Plant Accountant

  • Jan 2006 - May 2007

  • Initiated, coordinated, supervised and reviewed plant accounting activities • Compiled and reported monthly financial statements to management • Successfully met all deadlines • Participated in annual physical inventory of all warehouses on site • Assisted the plant controller in budget preparation and monthly forecasting

• Staff Accountant

  • May 2005 - Jan 2006

  • Initiated and tracked all foreign and domestic wire transfers • Organized and balanced the A/P disbursement bank account reconciliation • Assisted with maintaining and tracking intercompany transactions and balancing • Promoted to Plant Accountant after only 9months of employment .