Gary Mortensen Email & Phone Number

Salt Lake City, Ut

Controller and accounting functions for a mining equipment manufacturing company.

www.barlowswood.comManager, AccountingProvided accounting, financial, business and human resource management experience to the management team of a dynamic wood products manufacturing company in the residential and commercial building construction sector.Implemented sound generally accepted accounting and financial control systems and monitored their effectiveness.Assisted in the planning, installation and maintenance of a LAN computer network.Planned and implemented the migration from Great Plains Accounting to specialized production software for the woodworking business that integrated with QuickBooks Pro Accounting software.Managed and performed many of the day to day accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable, customer billing and accounts receivable.Developed and prepared custom reports to inform management of key business positions.

Joined a small Arizona CPA firm to develop accounting customers in Utah.Analyzed client account and financial routines and made suggestions on how to strengthen them.Assisted clients in preparing and organizing accounting data for Federal Income Tax preparation.

Performed temporary accounting assignments for various clients ranging from accounts payable to complex analysis and trouble shooting of custom accounting software for the insurance industry.

Performed all accounting functions for a small electrical apparatus repair and electrical testing company.Implemented Great Plains Accounting software.Supervised and organized 15 electrical technicians to efficiently perform daily tasks.

Performed all management and accounting for a small family sheep and cattle ranch.Worked simultaneously as a foreman at a perlite crushing mill, supervising production staff and equipment so as to realize the efficient operation of the facility.

. Financial Analysis & PlanningMgr. Shop Accounting; Began my working career as a production planner in GE's Apparatus Service Business Division. Duties included office management, day to day production planning and organization, accounting and financial management functions. Transferred to several cities in the Western United States and implemented GE's accounting and financial procedures in new acquisitions.Promoted to Mgr. Shop Accounting; Managed an accounting department staff of 5 accountants to perform all accounting functions for a $15 M per year industrial equipment repair facility. Prepared reconciliations and reports for Shop, Territory, Department, Division and Corporate management.Promoted to Mgr. Financial Analysis & Planning. Monitored and analyzed financial data for 5 repair facilities in the Western Department. Prepared, consolidated and reconciled reports for upper levels of management. Hired and trained staff accountants. Ensured compliance with GE financial and accounting controls and procedures.