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Seattle, Washington, United States

North Bend, Washington, United States

Assist in managing the payroll and payables processes requiring a high level of confidentiality. Using accuracy and management experience to make proper decisions based on accepted accounting practices, company policies and procedures within areas of responsibility.-Process Payroll ensuring accurate and timely payments including payroll taxes and quarterly taxes and W2’s.-Payables processing for timely and accurate payment to vendors including vendor database management and… Show more Assist in managing the payroll and payables processes requiring a high level of confidentiality. Using accuracy and management experience to make proper decisions based on accepted accounting practices, company policies and procedures within areas of responsibility.-Process Payroll ensuring accurate and timely payments including payroll taxes and quarterly taxes and W2’s.-Payables processing for timely and accurate payment to vendors including vendor database management and 1099’s.-Ensure compliance with state and federal government regulation as well as company policy and bargaining agreement. Show less

Bellevue, Wa

Partnered with Accounting to build solutions that make life easier for partners globally. Able to thrive in an ambiguous environment by being self-directed, resourceful and by applying creative problem-solving skills. Can move quickly from idealization to implementation and/or resolution, with a detailed understanding and data-based reasoning. Utilized project management skills on long term project implementing CloudPay services globally to improve consistency of Payroll data provided by… Show more Partnered with Accounting to build solutions that make life easier for partners globally. Able to thrive in an ambiguous environment by being self-directed, resourceful and by applying creative problem-solving skills. Can move quickly from idealization to implementation and/or resolution, with a detailed understanding and data-based reasoning. Utilized project management skills on long term project implementing CloudPay services globally to improve consistency of Payroll data provided by in-country providers to Expedia Group. Managed over 20 projects related to accounting and payroll to streamline processes globally. Show less

Auburn, Wa

Measured and tracked all functions of the business. Providing a full system view of the organization's overall performance, from both an operational and financial perspective. Including general business operations and the understanding of their functions and importance to the stability and profitability of the business. Streamlined and updated processes for paperless environment for AP Processing increasing speed in which documents could be captured for audit and research purposes Lead… Show more Measured and tracked all functions of the business. Providing a full system view of the organization's overall performance, from both an operational and financial perspective. Including general business operations and the understanding of their functions and importance to the stability and profitability of the business. Streamlined and updated processes for paperless environment for AP Processing increasing speed in which documents could be captured for audit and research purposes Lead project team for new accounting Software including development of RFI, Evaluation, and implementation creating efficiencies in the accounting processes Show less

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Developed and recommended policy and procedure changes to streamline and/or re-engineer processes.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Created electronic solution to manual process of payment of commission to brokers improving speed of delivery and customer satisfactionFacilitated implementation of new accounting software platform, updated processes and proceduresEstablished new bank account structure incorporating subsidiaries, reducing bank fees and simplifying intercompany settlement

Seattle, Washington, United States

-Led and inspired Cash Operations team through mentoring, modeling and teaching-Developed and implemented business plans and annual goals -Developed Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) programs reducing -expenses by better tracking and allocating resources for purchasing-Proposed and spearheaded the implementation of purchasing card program distributing and managing 175+ cards, enabling consistent and effective tracking and control of expenses-Led… Show more -Led and inspired Cash Operations team through mentoring, modeling and teaching-Developed and implemented business plans and annual goals -Developed Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) programs reducing -expenses by better tracking and allocating resources for purchasing-Proposed and spearheaded the implementation of purchasing card program distributing and managing 175+ cards, enabling consistent and effective tracking and control of expenses-Led project team from Request for Proposal (RFP) to implementation of new banking relationship, creating an overall savings for the organization in excess of $60K per year in banking fees -Spearheaded project to move expense reimbursement to payroll from AP creating more efficient cash flow -Established, refined and consistently assessed business continuity planning-Incorporated Accounts Receivable into Cash Operations creating a cash flow perspective from the intake to the distribution of the dollar-Worked closely with Financial Accounting and Investments to ensure the liquidity of the organization to meet its financial obligations-Designed travel policy and implemented standards for signing authority to ensure consistency throughout departments and companies improving value received-Streamlined 1099 reporting process to reduce expenses while increasing compliance with federal regulations and standard Show less

Ba, Humanities/Communication

Aa, Paralegal Studies