Experience

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  MacDonald & Owen Lumber Company

  • Controller

    • Nov 2023 - Present

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  Torrance Casting, Inc.

  • Accounting Manager

    • Dec 2022 - Nov 2023

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  Dairyland Power Cooperative

  • United States
  • Utilities
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Accounting Analyst II

    • Oct 2020 - Nov 2022

    Under general supervision, perform accounting work requiring professional knowledge of theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining and analyzing data records for various financial transactions. Provide accounting service to management by preparing financial statements and reports, analyzing and communicating the results. Assist in implementing new accounting standards and/or compliance requirements as requested.-Analyze and account for general ledger data transactions and prepare appropriate journal entries. Perform routine daily, bi-weekly, monthly, and yearly job assignments using the financial system. Post journal entries from each source to the general ledger. Produce required routine reports and ad hoc financial reports through work with users and/or department manager.-Coordinate and complete the accurate accounting for all capital assets. Maintain fixed asset records and fulfill all related reporting requirements as defined by GAAP, FERC, RUS Uniform System of Accounts, and other regulator agencies. Serve as primary accounting contact for asset and deprecation cost information. Responsible for the annual preparation, review, and filing of property taxes for all properties.-General accounting duties including work related to: -Analyze, maintain, and reconcile general ledger accounts and project activity -Prepare required filings and reports for RUS compliance -Support Treasury function by maintaining lease schedules and reconciling invoices.-Prepare analyses/schedules for auditors.

  • Accounting Analyst

    • Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

    Responsible for various general accounting, fixed asset accounting, and/or Treasury accounting duties. Duties include operation of financial systems and providing reports and information from these systems for internal and external users/requirements.-Analyze, maintain, and reconcile general ledger accounts, project activity or specific analyses as assigned. -Assist in reconciliations of bank statements and cash accounts.-Analyze and maintain records for materials and supplies inventory including month-end reconciliations with purchasing and analysis of stores overhead rates.-Prepare journal entries related to Purchase Power and MISO market activity.-Support Senior Accounting Analyst in accurate accounting for capital assets. Support includes work related to recording of capital asset additions and retirement, entering closed capital work orders, and preparing monthly journal entries related to depreciation expense and interest charged to construction.-Prepare analysis/schedules for auditors.

  • Accounting Specialist II

    • Aug 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Accounting Specialist I

    • May 2017 - Aug 2018

    Perform clerk-level accounting work that required the regular application of established accounting principles and procedures utilizing computerized data information systems, including personal computers. Perform all functions relating to the processing and payment of invoices in an accurate and timely manner including routine contact with vendors and user departments.

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  Western Technical College

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Student Information System Analyst

    • Apr 2016 - May 2017

    Responsible for participating in full-cycle management, development and maintenance of the Student Information System, reporting systems and services pertaining to state reporting. This includes but is not limited to research, analysis, design, development, testing, debugging and documenting solutions in support and development of the Student Information systems. Act as the lead on projects involving Student State reporting as required. Project Management:• Work with developers, designers, users and other stakeholders to: gather requirements; manage resources; create/track milestones; and document all stages of projects• Communications with other departmentsBusiness Analysis:• Work with users to determine business and data needs, design solutions, & provide support within the Student Information system and integrating supporting applications to meet requirements of the College• Develop efficient ways to use softwareData Analysis:• Provide leadership in the coordination of SQL queries, data analysis, implementation and maintenance of the College Student Information systems• Responsible for part of Client state reporting; assists with staff and contract state reporting• Assist with State Reporting and ancillary systems of Instruction and student service

  • Scheduling Assistant

    • Dec 2014 - Mar 2016

    Support the scheduling process by collaborating with multiple college departments and divisions to establish the academic schedule for all courses offered. Work directly with Divisional Deans to coordinate data through a centralized scheduling software to ensure a functional and efficient process.• Collaborate with internal staff to identify class offerings• Provide data and reports on class offerings,room and facility utilization• Maintain accurate data to support Wisconsin Technical College System client reporting processes• Build and maintain the master class schedule utilizing the scheduling software and the College’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System• Document, implement, apply and communicate to Western’s staff scheduling policies, practices and procedures• Test and maintain the scheduling software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system upgrades and interfaces

  • Research Assistant

    • Jun 2010 - Nov 2014

    Responsible for assisting with planning, organizing and guiding institutional research and supporting all internal and external data collections. Conduct research and analyze specific data and reports designed to inform leadership and staff regarding teaching and learning, student success, retention, graduation rates, and College strategic priorities. Articulate research results to a broad range of users.• Account Representative – 7 Rivers Alliance – QuickBooks Accounting Software• Prepare reports/surveys for state, federal, and grant data requests• Track and process data requests and obtain the information necessary from various resources to compile the requested data• Integrate system data on the web for distribution of information to management, staff, students and outside agencies through the development of computerized reports and queries• Collaborate with internal and external staff on data needs• Tabulate, analyze and distribute results/reports to decision makers.• Extract and format data from the enterprise system to meet federal reporting requirements e.g., (IPEDS) and benchmarking reports e.g., (NCCBP)• Develop processes for and collect and monitor information from internal and external sources• Use of Microsoft Office Suite Programs: Excel, Word, Access, and SharePoint

  • Accounts Payable Accountant

    • Oct 2006 - Jun 2010

    • Process payment of invoices by obtaining the required approvals and account codes• Process checks for accounts receivable in PeopleSoft • Audit & deposit money from Cafeteria, Campus Shop, Auto, Diesel, Student Life, Wellness a Center and Business Office• Track tax levy money received in access and deposit accordingly• Run quarterly reports balance sheets and income statements for Western Foundation Office and deposit money weekly• Maintain the Business Services website • Audit travel reports, obtain missing information and approve for payment

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  Boys and Girls Club of Sparta

  • Sparta, WI

  • Accountant

    • Nov 2005 - Oct 2006
    • Sparta, WI

    • Reviewed, analyzed, and carried out all aspects of accounts payable• Responsible for all monthly financial reporting• Prepare financial grant reports• Administer bi-weekly payroll and report related taxes• Peachtree Accounting Software• Analyze and post daily cash and credit card transactions• Use of Microsoft Office Suite programs: Excel, Word and Access• Maintain records for Boys & Girls Club of Sparta’s “House of Shadows”• Answer phone and direct calls as needed