Ben Shepler Email & Phone Number

 Created and implemented standardized invoice and payroll processes for internal and external use Process bi-monthly payroll for 5 internal employees and 9 external employees through multiple payroll systems Perform accounting functions for 5 small businesses, including initial QuickBooks setup Interact effectively with senior management and customers.

• Weekly and monthly bank reconciliation and review; identifying, researching, and resolving any issues that arise
• Prepare and complete monthly financial statements for 5-7 hotel properties ensuring accurate and timely reporting by the 10th of each month
• Review weekly accounts payable for correct expense coding and corresponding check runs
• Reviewed, entered, and prepared accruals and general month-end journal entries for 5-7 hotels
• Daily review of deposits and nightly sales postings
• Coordinated and communicated with general managers and other hotel staff in order to resolve any questions or issues between payroll, accounts payable, or hotel guests

• Create and maintain monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports for over 60 storage facilities in order to ensure accurate and timely reporting to the ownership groups
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll departments
• Perform accounts payable functions for expenses of over 60 storage facilities
• Responsible for generating 500+ checks to vendors on a weekly basis
• Prepare and coordinated Payroll functions for 125+ employees twice a month
• Supervise, train, and assist accountant-in-training with accounting principles and application

Ft. Lewis, WA

• Demonstrated leadership by managing cargo and passenger manifests
• Interacts effectively with teams and individuals gained from 6 years in the U.S. Army Reserves
• Oversaw flight preparation to include evaluation of individual components and initiated needed repairs
• Managed inventory load process, minimizing fuel consumption in order to reduce fuel costs
• Addressed customer concerns by rearranging plans and cargo to accommodate unexpected obstacles
• Communicated equipment defects or deficient supplies to superiors through verbal and written reports

Seattle, WA

• Provided excellent customer service by accurately completing sales transactions, answering customer questions, and finding solutions for customer concerns
• Worked as part of a team to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Managed cash and operated register for credit and cash transactions

Burlington, WA

• Experience with Excel spreadsheets for data collection and reconciliation
• Recommended pathways for receiving products based on quality trends to maximize work flow and reduce company costs
• Facilitated inter-departmental work flow by delegating tasks based on fluctuating manufacturing pace

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting