Experience

Tonkin Family of Dealerships

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  • Financial reporting and oversite for 2 15mil divisions • Develop and grow a team of 4 analysts and representatives• Successfully drove the conversion from the legacy accounting system to a system that will allow the division to better meet customer and organizations needs• Drive various other process improvements such as online payments, head count reduction, electronic statements and communications resulting in significant cost savings• Responsible for all daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial transactions for both divisions• Main point of reference for non-accounting personnel • Produced daily and ad hoc reports for executive and fixed operations management• Designed templates and tracking spreadsheets• Provide ongoing support to encourage a collaborative teamwork environment



Jessie's Ilwaco Fish Co., Inc.

• United States
• Fisheries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting & HR Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Sep 2017

  • Led and developed a finance and administrative team of 7• Spearhead and managed the successful refinancing of the organizations SBA and operating capital loans• Drive full month-end close• Created reporting to accurately track daily cash position and forecasting• Full perpetual inventory tracking and managment• Negotiated and successfully renewed all commercial insurance and employee benefits programs• Full payroll for over 200 employees • Full charge of Accounts payable with AR oversight



UBU Sports

• United States
• Spectator Sports

• Accounting Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Nov 2016

  • Project based accounting (construction)• Responsible for successful processing of multi-state bi-weekly payroll-Precision• Responsible for certified payrolls across multiple states and prevailing wage labor budgets and management• Employee expenses and reimbursements• Credit card and bank reconciliations• Drive full month-end close• HR and Finance compliance and reporting • Full charge of Accounts payable with AR oversight• Sales and Use tax compliance for multiple states



Stonebridge Country Club

• Staff Accountant & Human Resource Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Responsible for full monthly financial close of club each month• P&L and Balance Sheet Variance analysis• Bi-weekly payroll (Proliant)• New hire and on boarding/term• HR and Finance Policy creation/Process improvements• Bank statement reconciliations• Accounts receivable and member billing/management• HR and Finance compliance and reporting • Responsible for full monthly financial close of club each month• P&L and Balance Sheet Variance analysis• Bi-weekly payroll (Proliant)• New hire and on boarding/term• HR and Finance Policy creation/Process improvements• Bank statement reconciliations• Accounts receivable and member billing/management• HR and Finance compliance and reporting



SEIU Healthcare

• Financial Accounting Supervisor

  • Apr 2010 - Sep 2015

  • Created new collections A/R department from existing staff and new hires (3-4 direct reports)• Implemented process improvements by leveraging technology to speed up collections and cash recognition on dues deductions by employers by 18-20 days on average• On demand, real-time reporting of cash position and outstanding receivable implemented• Vouch and approve all cash disbursements • Reconcile all cash transactions and bank reconciliations• Drive full month-end close for 4 entities – In accordance with GAAP and DOL• Process all employee and member expenses via ACH and live check• Vouch and enter all vendor invoices for payment• Current lease management reconciliation (rental contracts, validate CAM charges, square footage charges, taxes, etc.)• Backup for payroll (ADP workforce)



International Paper

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Operations Analyst

  • May 2006 - Mar 2010

  • Full financial monthly and annual close of 3 multi-million box plants• P&L and GL reconciliation improvements (paperless/electronic backup reconciliation)• Create, Review, approve/deny, release, apply discounts, verify stock, collect payments on new and existing orders for product on established credit or immediate payment (OTC)• Supervise team of 6 A/R specialists• Create, Review, approve/deny, release, apply discounts, verify stock, collect payments on new and existing orders for product on established credit or immediate payment (OTC)• Supervise team of 6 A/R specialists• Train and develop new specialists• Maintain accounts receivable aging within policy and goals set for the department (over 60 days under 15 percent)