Melinda Wenko, CPA

Controller at Bakken Supply
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Dickinson, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Controller
      • Aug 2019 - Present

      Dickinson, ND

    • United States
    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Controller
      • Aug 2020 - Present

      Dickinson, ND

    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Personal Financial Advisor
      • Nov 2012 - Present

      Dickinson, ND Provide bookkeeping services to local small business owners, including financial statement preparation, and providing data to tax preparers. Provide recordkeeping of annual expenses and work with Estate Tax preparer to prepare client's estate tax returns. Provide recordkeeping of business ownership, including K-1's received from client's businesses, and work with Personal Income Tax return preparer to prepare client's annual personal income tax return and quarterly… Show more Provide bookkeeping services to local small business owners, including financial statement preparation, and providing data to tax preparers. Provide recordkeeping of annual expenses and work with Estate Tax preparer to prepare client's estate tax returns. Provide recordkeeping of business ownership, including K-1's received from client's businesses, and work with Personal Income Tax return preparer to prepare client's annual personal income tax return and quarterly estimates. Provide recordkeeping of Insurance Trust, Revocable Trust, and Irrevocable Trust documents for clients. Assist in consolidating and summarizing information to be able to answer client questions regarding these Trusts. Wealth Management advice, including working with Financial Advisors to find appropriate long-term investment opportunities for client, including GMAB (Guaranteed Minimum Accumulation Benefit), Brokerage accounts, 401(k)'s, IRA's, and personal loans. Read and advise clients on business related ownership documents and any other matters related to the client's businesses or legal matters, including subdivision and other city planning matters. Show less

    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • Controller
      • Nov 2012 - Feb 2018

      Dickinson, ND Prepare monthly financial statements: Reconcile all balance sheet and income statement accounts, prepare and post journal entries, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and all other financial data. Process payroll and 401(k) contributions and testing. Manage all payroll reporting including Federal and State Withholding, FUTA, SUTA, and Unemployment. Manage cash and working capital, working relationships with Bank for capital… Show more Prepare monthly financial statements: Reconcile all balance sheet and income statement accounts, prepare and post journal entries, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and all other financial data. Process payroll and 401(k) contributions and testing. Manage all payroll reporting including Federal and State Withholding, FUTA, SUTA, and Unemployment. Manage cash and working capital, working relationships with Bank for capital needs. Administer benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k Plan, and company provided lodging. Prepare data and assist in annual Federal and State Income Tax returns. Manage all regulations, including Department of Transportation, Department of Labor, Safety and Training programs, Drug and Alcohol Testing, IS Networld, PEC Premier, Company Employee manual, and TERO Indian Reservation vehicle registration. Manage Company General, Auto, Inland Marine (Equipment), Umbrella, and Workers' Compensation insurance programs. Manage company IT including cloud based services for coordination between two locations, as well as mobile applications. Coordinate, create, and implement Operations data needs and maintenance and repair tracking of equipment. Implement Accounting and Operational controls and company policy for data processing and QuickBooks. Utilized skills in QuickBooks, Fixed Asset Manager, Excel, Google Documents, OneDrive and other cloud based services, domain hosting and website development. Show less

    • United States
    • Musicians
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Accounting Manager
      • Jan 2011 - Nov 2012

      Bismarck, ND Prepare monthly financial statements: Reconcile all balance sheet and income statement accounts, prepare and analyze reserves and allocations, prepare and post journal entries and bank reconciliations, create financial statement comparisons to budget for seven store locations plus Admin and Company. Prepare annual budget for seven locations plus Admin and Company. Prepare quarterly Balance Sheet budget to forecast cash flows, inventory, receivables and debt. Prepare annual… Show more Prepare monthly financial statements: Reconcile all balance sheet and income statement accounts, prepare and analyze reserves and allocations, prepare and post journal entries and bank reconciliations, create financial statement comparisons to budget for seven store locations plus Admin and Company. Prepare annual budget for seven locations plus Admin and Company. Prepare quarterly Balance Sheet budget to forecast cash flows, inventory, receivables and debt. Prepare annual audited financial statements. Prepare data and assist in annual Federal and State Income Tax returns. Assist in payroll processing and reporting, including 401(k) contributions and testing. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Accountant
      • Oct 2009 - Jan 2011

      Davis, CA Reconcile General Ledger accounts, including Cash, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Inventory Reserve, Prepaid Expenses, Debt, Accounts Payable, Taxes Payable, Intangibles & Goodwill, and income statement accounts. Reconcile Intercompany activity and receivable/payable balances, perform translation of UK financials to USD, post elimination entries including elimination of intercompany sales and elimination of profit in ending inventory. Review Accounts Receivable and Accounts… Show more Reconcile General Ledger accounts, including Cash, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Inventory Reserve, Prepaid Expenses, Debt, Accounts Payable, Taxes Payable, Intangibles & Goodwill, and income statement accounts. Reconcile Intercompany activity and receivable/payable balances, perform translation of UK financials to USD, post elimination entries including elimination of intercompany sales and elimination of profit in ending inventory. Review Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable transactions for accuracy. Maintain Financial Statement preparation and analysis of operating results as compared to budgets and forecasts. Prepare monthly financial presentation on operating results. Show less

    • Brazil
    • Construction
    • Senior Audit Associate
      • Jul 2009 - Oct 2009

      Sacramento, California Area Plan, execute, and complete entire audit engagements Manage audit engagement team, coordinate with Manager, Partner, Client, Specialists, and Tax department Perform audit procedures over complex accounting treatments such as Impairment, Derivatives, Leases, Taxes, and Consolidation

    • Audit Associate
      • Jan 2008 - Jun 2009

      Sacramento, California Area Perform audit procedures over cash, inventory, accounts receivable, fixed assets and depreciation, accounts payable and accrued expenses, debt, equity, leases, income statement accounts, journal entries, etc. Complete documentation including Planning, Audit Programs, Completion, etc. Single audit experience on the State of California.

    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2007 - Dec 2007

      Bozeman, MT Hold office hours to tutor accounting students in lower division classes Work with professors to assist in grading and other class related tasks

    • Audit Intern
      • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

      Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Performed audit test work over most of the cash, debt, fixed assets, accounts receivable, inventory, as well as some income statement accounts

    • Accounting Associate III
      • Sep 2005 - Apr 2006

      Bozeman, MT Montana State University Budget Office Worked with campus wide database system, Access, Crystal, and extensive Excel spreadsheets to maintain and update budget reports and overhead costs.

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Accounting Assistant
      • May 2005 - Aug 2005

      Portland, Oregon Area Managed accounting for many small LLC's and different properties. Used QuickBooks skills to perform accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other general accounting tasks.

    • Resident Advisor
      • Sep 2004 - May 2005

      Bozeman, MT Montana State University Residence Life Mentored 24 girls through their freshman year of college, while working with eight staff members and a chain of supervisors Networked with campus wide staff to coordinate educational programs and social activities; Expanded customer service, leadership, time management, and communication skills

Education

  • Montana State University-Bozeman
    Masters of Professional Accountancy, Accounting
    2006 - 2007
  • Montana State University-Bozeman
    Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting
    2003 - 2006

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