Amanda Tse Email & Phone Number

Kent, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

>Created and presented to leadership an analysis of current company processes notating areas that lack proper controls and procedures. Presentation included suggested new standardized solutions & estimated timelines for implementation across multiple business units.> Assembled a new team business unit primarily responsible for handling AP & AR company wide which currently consists of six offshore accountants and growing. This process included reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, creating & assessing work samples, and onboard training sessions.>Management of the new business unit by conducting daily status check ins, allocation,review, and monitoring of work assignments, provided feedback, guidance, and support with additional training sessions individually and/or in a group setting as needed> Monitored and managed implementation of new processes, adjusting as needed to ensure its continued success. Some processes included weekly approval deadlines which added accountability among each business unit and specified payment processing days and procedures such as creating an expedited payment request form for consistency. Improved communication among business units by allocating each property with specified AP/AR contacts and lessened late fees for tenants by processing/applying tenant payments daily.>Increased turnaround time from varying to same day payment for all distribution requests of leasing commissions, construction deposits, and tenant allowances or refunds to lessen delays and provide consistent timely payments.>Analyzed entire AR aging of 50+ properties with varying amounts of tenants collectiblestotaling an outstanding of $2mil+. Worked with team members to reconcile all outstanding tenant ledgers to provide property management with specified outstanding charges to collect from tenants.

Seattle, Washington, United States

>Assisted in month-end closing activities including recording journal entries for fixed assets, prepaids, and accruals. Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and AP/AR transactions.>Maintained and managed accounts payable files such as invoices, payment records, vendor correspondence, and other documents related to Accounts Payable activities.>Investigated invoices for any irregularities or discrepancies for accuracy and resolved billing issues prior to processing payments to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.>Prepared weekly reviews of bills for cash forecasting calls with the company controller to ensure timely check runs and processing of payments. Responsible for the processing of approx $400k in expenses weekly.>Conducted monthly monitoring of AP aging balances for accuracy by reconciling vendor accounts and statements against internal records, highlighting any invoices aged 60 - over 90 to inquire with other business units on any pending discrepancies.>Participated in special projects such as presenting a cost analysis for implementing a new AP software moving the company from Tipalti to Airbase which had better controls, visibility, and defined approval processes.>Responsible for accounts receivable activities such as recording customer transactions weekly on trackers for monthly invoicing, invoiced customers monthly sales or services, processed/applied incoming payments, and credit creation, issue, and application.>Resolved customer inquiries, requests, disputes, and questions regarding billing discrepancies or other issues by researching customer records and history in a timely manner.>Provided team support by taking on additional responsibilities during a time of transition andacquisition. Responsibilities included acting as a point of contact for customers and handling all accounting duties for the newly acquired entity from processing all incoming vendor invoices to the creation of customer statements/invoices.

Seattle, Washington, United States

> Prepared annual individual, corporate, trust, estate, gift, partnership, payroll, excise tax returns as well as Form 1099 and From W-2 filings with appropriate taxing authorities within deadlines.> Gather banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.> Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.> Created reports on client's income, expenses, capital gains. for filing purposes.> Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems withphysical and digital files.> Performed tax methods applicable to business revenues and like-kind exchanges.> Discussed tax projections and related estimated payments with clients.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

> Prepared annual tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporate, trust, estate and various tax documents such as Form 1099's, Form W-2's, and General Excise tax returns with appropriate authorities adhering to strict deadlines.> Researched various topics and changes to taxation laws to maintain adherence to tax regulations.> Reviewed & analyzed client data to determine appropriate tax treatment of transactions, accuracy, and tax saving opportunities.> Prepared and created detailed workpapers, reports on client income, expenses, and capital gains using supporting total and check figure calculations included in the preparation of income tax returns while correcting any issues with physical and digital files.> Communicated effectively with clients regarding any changes, missing items, or adjustments required for their return prior to filing date.> Discussed tax projections and related estimated payments with clients.> Bookkeeping duties such as year end reconciliation of client books for accurate reporting withpost adjusting journal entries.> Hired, trained, and managed interns each tax season

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Accounting And Business/Management

Associate'S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies