Jill Knight
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Experience
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Parisi Portfolio
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Controller
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Nov 2019 - Nov 2020
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Propeller Industries
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accounting Manager
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Jun 2016 - Feb 2019
• Serving as a Controller for 8-12 early/mid-stage companies (SAAS, CPG, and technology), including monthly close delivery with analysis of actual vs budget, month over month trend reporting, and cash flow. • Implementing GAAP best practices, including proper accounts receivable and accounts payable, revenue recognition and deferment, and tax compliance. • Setting up cloud based accounting solutions for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, employee expense reimbursements, and… Show more • Serving as a Controller for 8-12 early/mid-stage companies (SAAS, CPG, and technology), including monthly close delivery with analysis of actual vs budget, month over month trend reporting, and cash flow. • Implementing GAAP best practices, including proper accounts receivable and accounts payable, revenue recognition and deferment, and tax compliance. • Setting up cloud based accounting solutions for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, employee expense reimbursements, and subscription revenue management. •Managing Tradespend for CPG clients Show less • Serving as a Controller for 8-12 early/mid-stage companies (SAAS, CPG, and technology), including monthly close delivery with analysis of actual vs budget, month over month trend reporting, and cash flow. • Implementing GAAP best practices, including proper accounts receivable and accounts payable, revenue recognition and deferment, and tax compliance. • Setting up cloud based accounting solutions for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, employee expense reimbursements, and… Show more • Serving as a Controller for 8-12 early/mid-stage companies (SAAS, CPG, and technology), including monthly close delivery with analysis of actual vs budget, month over month trend reporting, and cash flow. • Implementing GAAP best practices, including proper accounts receivable and accounts payable, revenue recognition and deferment, and tax compliance. • Setting up cloud based accounting solutions for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, employee expense reimbursements, and subscription revenue management. •Managing Tradespend for CPG clients Show less
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DigitalOcean
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Staff Accountant
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Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
• Managed lending relationship, calculated monthly lending ratios, submitted monthly borrowing base documents, and covenant compliance. • Monitored and managed 170 capital lease accounts, amortizations, and final payoffs. • Oversight of company-wide payroll (as company grew from 100 to over 250 in one year). • Instrumental in the transition from Quickbooks Online to Intacct, implemented, and trained. • Maintained data integrity in general journals and financial records. •… Show more • Managed lending relationship, calculated monthly lending ratios, submitted monthly borrowing base documents, and covenant compliance. • Monitored and managed 170 capital lease accounts, amortizations, and final payoffs. • Oversight of company-wide payroll (as company grew from 100 to over 250 in one year). • Instrumental in the transition from Quickbooks Online to Intacct, implemented, and trained. • Maintained data integrity in general journals and financial records. • Maintained data integrity in general journals and financial records. • Oversight of company-wide payroll (as company grew from 100 to over 250 in one year). • Implemented internal financial controls. • Coordinated with CPA to file taxes and prepared for audit. • Prepped quarterly financial reports for stakeholders with analysis. • Ensured accurate and timely month-end, quarterly, and annual closings. Show less • Managed lending relationship, calculated monthly lending ratios, submitted monthly borrowing base documents, and covenant compliance. • Monitored and managed 170 capital lease accounts, amortizations, and final payoffs. • Oversight of company-wide payroll (as company grew from 100 to over 250 in one year). • Instrumental in the transition from Quickbooks Online to Intacct, implemented, and trained. • Maintained data integrity in general journals and financial records. •… Show more • Managed lending relationship, calculated monthly lending ratios, submitted monthly borrowing base documents, and covenant compliance. • Monitored and managed 170 capital lease accounts, amortizations, and final payoffs. • Oversight of company-wide payroll (as company grew from 100 to over 250 in one year). • Instrumental in the transition from Quickbooks Online to Intacct, implemented, and trained. • Maintained data integrity in general journals and financial records. • Maintained data integrity in general journals and financial records. • Oversight of company-wide payroll (as company grew from 100 to over 250 in one year). • Implemented internal financial controls. • Coordinated with CPA to file taxes and prepared for audit. • Prepped quarterly financial reports for stakeholders with analysis. • Ensured accurate and timely month-end, quarterly, and annual closings. Show less
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Flavorpill Media
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Controller
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Jan 2014 - Aug 2014
• Prepared financial statements, including footnote disclosures. This included general journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis. • Provided financial decision support, identified key risk exposures, and entrusted with fiduciary responsibility. • Managed bank lending relationship, monitored covenant compliance, prepared lending ratios, and liaised for bank audits. • Calculated and coordinated payout of monthly sales commissions and quarterly bonuses. • Recruited and mentored… Show more • Prepared financial statements, including footnote disclosures. This included general journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis. • Provided financial decision support, identified key risk exposures, and entrusted with fiduciary responsibility. • Managed bank lending relationship, monitored covenant compliance, prepared lending ratios, and liaised for bank audits. • Calculated and coordinated payout of monthly sales commissions and quarterly bonuses. • Recruited and mentored accounting staff. • Developed internal controls as the company grew. • Oversaw Accounts Payable via Bill.com, collected W9s, drafted contracts, prepared 1099/1096, and negotiated with vendors. • Prepared monthly invoicing, resolved billing variances with clients, and collections. • Transitioned company accounting from Quickbooks Desktop to Quickbooks Online. • Month-end close with bank and credit card reconciliations, ensured auditable transactions compliant with GAAP. • Created and maintained budget trackers for the event producers and project managers. Incentivized managers to stay within the budget. • Established regular team building events (bar trivia, pool tournaments). • Managed payroll using Trinet, established onboarding and termination procedures. • Coordinated tax preparation with CPA and responsible for tax issues (setup of payment plans and negotiated balances due). Show less • Prepared financial statements, including footnote disclosures. This included general journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis. • Provided financial decision support, identified key risk exposures, and entrusted with fiduciary responsibility. • Managed bank lending relationship, monitored covenant compliance, prepared lending ratios, and liaised for bank audits. • Calculated and coordinated payout of monthly sales commissions and quarterly bonuses. • Recruited and mentored… Show more • Prepared financial statements, including footnote disclosures. This included general journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis. • Provided financial decision support, identified key risk exposures, and entrusted with fiduciary responsibility. • Managed bank lending relationship, monitored covenant compliance, prepared lending ratios, and liaised for bank audits. • Calculated and coordinated payout of monthly sales commissions and quarterly bonuses. • Recruited and mentored accounting staff. • Developed internal controls as the company grew. • Oversaw Accounts Payable via Bill.com, collected W9s, drafted contracts, prepared 1099/1096, and negotiated with vendors. • Prepared monthly invoicing, resolved billing variances with clients, and collections. • Transitioned company accounting from Quickbooks Desktop to Quickbooks Online. • Month-end close with bank and credit card reconciliations, ensured auditable transactions compliant with GAAP. • Created and maintained budget trackers for the event producers and project managers. Incentivized managers to stay within the budget. • Established regular team building events (bar trivia, pool tournaments). • Managed payroll using Trinet, established onboarding and termination procedures. • Coordinated tax preparation with CPA and responsible for tax issues (setup of payment plans and negotiated balances due). Show less
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Staff Accountant
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2010 - 2013
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Diamond Communications
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United States
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Wireless Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bookkeeper/Office Manager
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2004 - 2010
• Maintained integrity of financial statements. • Responsible for audit, brought tax issues current, negotiated with IRS. • Oversaw all accounting functions in compliance with GAAP (Accounts Receivable & Payable, month-end close). • Provided owners with analysis for key financial decisions. • Managed payroll and human resources functions. • Coordinated with CPA on tax preparation and planning. • Streamlined operational processes to ensure accurate and timely closes. • Maintained integrity of financial statements. • Responsible for audit, brought tax issues current, negotiated with IRS. • Oversaw all accounting functions in compliance with GAAP (Accounts Receivable & Payable, month-end close). • Provided owners with analysis for key financial decisions. • Managed payroll and human resources functions. • Coordinated with CPA on tax preparation and planning. • Streamlined operational processes to ensure accurate and timely closes.
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Michael Lee, CPA& Associates
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United States
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Tax Preparer (seasonal)
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2007 - 2009
• Created strategies for clients to minimize taxes and financial planning. • Prepared taxes for individuals and small businesses. • Created strategies for clients to minimize taxes and financial planning. • Prepared taxes for individuals and small businesses.
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PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.
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United States
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Ranching
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Accounting Analyst
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2002 - 2004
• Analyzed variances. • Prepared inventory shrinkage studies on a store-by-store basis. • Monitored store and delivery center inventories. • Formatted monthly shrinkage reports for executive distribution. • Coordinated with the Loss Prevention Team on areas of exposure. • Analyzed variances. • Prepared inventory shrinkage studies on a store-by-store basis. • Monitored store and delivery center inventories. • Formatted monthly shrinkage reports for executive distribution. • Coordinated with the Loss Prevention Team on areas of exposure.
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Education
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San Diego State University-California State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Accounting and Business/Management