Experience

Pierce County Library System

• United States
• Libraries
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Finance

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  -Industry Financial Leader in streamlining processes and providing clarity for a complex system -Collaborated with other Directors on Admin team to create change management processes and implementations while working to develop and incorporate a strategic plan and benchmarks for success. -Worked on leading project teams for recently implemented ERP system and development of end-to-end implementations for new modules. -Acted as a technical liaison between the Finance and Payroll teams… Show more -Industry Financial Leader in streamlining processes and providing clarity for a complex system -Collaborated with other Directors on Admin team to create change management processes and implementations while working to develop and incorporate a strategic plan and benchmarks for success. -Worked on leading project teams for recently implemented ERP system and development of end-to-end implementations for new modules. -Acted as a technical liaison between the Finance and Payroll teams with IT as we developed procedures and optimized processes while supporting troubleshooting throughout the system -Change agent for streamlining system-wide practices and creating accuracy within current project management between multiple departments. - Evolved the chart of accounts and new ERP system to support reporting on projects and practices that the agency had been unable to track accurately over the past years. - Supported audits of financial data to stabilize the previously imported information and reconciliations of financial information for data integrity practices. -Developed system-wide internal controls for payroll and finance, including teamwork with IT to develop processes to fight against cybersecurity risks. -Identified and offered solutions to numerous issues, including single-handled manual reconciliation and processing of all 350+W2's for the year the systems switched payroll midyear. Show less



Coval Homes

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance/HR Manager

  • May 2018 - Oct 2021

  Tacoma, Washington -Managed Accounting, Payroll and HR operations, leading a team of strong individuals. -Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives detailing annual and long-term objectives with benchmarks. -Performed full cycle accounting, including month-end financial closing process, posting journal entries and reconciling over 20 relevant business accounts. -Influenced management during quarterly meetings and annual budgeting processes by preparing recommendations and analyzing financial data -… Show more -Managed Accounting, Payroll and HR operations, leading a team of strong individuals. -Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives detailing annual and long-term objectives with benchmarks. -Performed full cycle accounting, including month-end financial closing process, posting journal entries and reconciling over 20 relevant business accounts. -Influenced management during quarterly meetings and annual budgeting processes by preparing recommendations and analyzing financial data - Worked on the leadership team to create a growth plan to support a 30% revenue growth for the company year over year. -Provided guidance and counseling to managers and employees regarding recruitment, 90-day and annual employee performance, and complaint investigation. Show less



InDemand Interpreting

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  Seattle, WA -Lead manager on all of AP, payroll, month-end close, audit, and analysis. -Trained and managed accounting staff. -Supported analysis, and worked directly with CFO, and advised on various projects. -Tabulated data from 7 different software programs to develop the original Dashboard for the BOD. -Streamlined processes and worked with various department heads on the financial and operational analysis of different business areas. -Worked directly with HR Director and Executive… Show more -Lead manager on all of AP, payroll, month-end close, audit, and analysis. -Trained and managed accounting staff. -Supported analysis, and worked directly with CFO, and advised on various projects. -Tabulated data from 7 different software programs to develop the original Dashboard for the BOD. -Streamlined processes and worked with various department heads on the financial and operational analysis of different business areas. -Worked directly with HR Director and Executive Team to achieve a better-developed HRIS and payroll system for analysis and management purposes. -Key player in Annual Audited Financial Statement Audits and 401K audits -Expedited Annual F/S Audit by 2 months through process optimization and organization. -Audited over 45+ workplace, employee, and management policies and procedures, recommending updates for clarity, and assisted HR Director with developing and implementing the new Employee Handbook.

• Senior Payroll Analyst/ AP Analyst

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2017

  Tukwila, WA -Managed 10-version conversion of company HRIS and payroll system to increase database accuracy by 40% and reduce the payroll processing time from 3 days to 2 days. -Administered all Accounts Payable accounts with over 250 monthly vendor invoices, coding and reconciling the books. -Researched all payroll, COBRA, disability and FMLA issues and processed terminations. -Developed a streamlined process with human resources to track paid time off. -Reconciled all payroll liabilities to… Show more -Managed 10-version conversion of company HRIS and payroll system to increase database accuracy by 40% and reduce the payroll processing time from 3 days to 2 days. -Administered all Accounts Payable accounts with over 250 monthly vendor invoices, coding and reconciling the books. -Researched all payroll, COBRA, disability and FMLA issues and processed terminations. -Developed a streamlined process with human resources to track paid time off. -Reconciled all payroll liabilities to the general ledger and prepared monthly payroll accrual entries. -Oversaw the day-to-day processing of multi-state payroll for 460+ employees, including review of time sheets and computing pay in accordance with FLSA. -Composed effective accounting reports summarizing accounts payable data while researching and resolving accounts payable discrepancies. -Processed unemployment claims and acted as the company representative at unemployment hearings. -Conducted employment verifications and investigations. -Addressed local, state and federal tax obligations with timely filing and tax payments -Initiated 250+ disbursements via physical checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers while reviewing monthly variances



Efile Tax Returns, Inc./ Gary Adams, CPA, P.S

• Accountant

  • Jul 2010 - Dec 2015

  -Maintained books for over 15 large clients simultaneously and with accuracy, including all close journal entries and bank reconciliations. -Entrusted with a $1 Million-dollar bank signing limit to manage the company while CEO was on extended leaves -Worked on the development and testing of the online tax software with programmers in CA and India -Troubleshoot and project managed the annual testing and tax law updates with the service providers and the IRS -Developed and led a team… Show more -Maintained books for over 15 large clients simultaneously and with accuracy, including all close journal entries and bank reconciliations. -Entrusted with a $1 Million-dollar bank signing limit to manage the company while CEO was on extended leaves -Worked on the development and testing of the online tax software with programmers in CA and India -Troubleshoot and project managed the annual testing and tax law updates with the service providers and the IRS -Developed and led a team of bookkeepers, payroll clerks, and receptionists. -Assisted in annual year-end processes and audits, including optimization. -Prepared Individual and Corporate Tax returns for over 100 satisfied clients annually. -Oversight and support of the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Billing for both companies. -Suggested budgetary changes to increase company profits, allowing for all employees to receive an annual bonus. -Increased the integrity of the general ledger, including the chart of accounts and kept company records in full compliance with GAAP and industry standards -Generated monthly cash activity statements, balance sheets, and investment reports

• Payroll Clerk/Accounting Clerk

  • Apr 2008 - Jul 2010

  -Processed payroll and evaluated timecards for accuracy for over 35 companies simultaneously with updated processes and procedures developed for future training. -Developed and maintained an internal client filing system to move from only paper to some electronic records management. -Worked with a diverse group of clients, including investment, tax, corporate, and small business clients. -Filed quarterly tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict… Show more -Processed payroll and evaluated timecards for accuracy for over 35 companies simultaneously with updated processes and procedures developed for future training. -Developed and maintained an internal client filing system to move from only paper to some electronic records management. -Worked with a diverse group of clients, including investment, tax, corporate, and small business clients. -Filed quarterly tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards. -Conducted background checks on candidates by obtaining information from law enforcement officials, previous employers and references. -Captured key feedback from employees during exit interviews. Entered personnel and subcontractor data into a central database. Coordinated and conducted new hire pre-interviews. -Frequently used word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.



Providence Mt. St. Vincent Intergenerational Learning Center

• Preschool Teacher

  • Apr 2007 - Apr 2008

  At this Position I was the youngest person that was ever hired to be a full time Preschool teacher based off my month of work performance as an on-call teacher.Great repertoire with parents whom I interacted, called, etc. on a daily basis. Handled various individuals concerns and addressed pressing issues, filled out daily reports and newsletters, managed the classroom, handled planning of curriculum and schedules I worked well under pressure and in a fast paced environment, provided first aid… Show more At this Position I was the youngest person that was ever hired to be a full time Preschool teacher based off my month of work performance as an on-call teacher.Great repertoire with parents whom I interacted, called, etc. on a daily basis. Handled various individuals concerns and addressed pressing issues, filled out daily reports and newsletters, managed the classroom, handled planning of curriculum and schedules I worked well under pressure and in a fast paced environment, provided first aid and was trained in CPR, food handling, and handling confidential information. I worked teaching children new skills and handling dispute resolution, overseen groups of various children at a time, ability to interact with the elderly and incorporate inter-generational activities between them and the children. Show less



Dana’s Housekeeping

• United States
• Facilities Services

• Housekeeper

  • Oct 2006 - Apr 2007

  Managed my own schedule and kept clients requested deadlines. Worked constantly unsupervised. Worked with clients to provide the best cleaning experience for their money.



Dreams Come True Childcare Center

• Daycare Provider

  • Mar 2005 - Jun 2006

  Training of new employees. Managing the daycare on my own at times and handling minor record-keeping. Organizing and conducting the Preschool program. Interacting with the children of various ages at all levels.