- Led new payroll system implementation project on behalf of General Accounting department by serving as the subject matter expert for verifying data and communicating issues/concerns with project lead and management- Managed the Colorado Division of Insurance financial exam including gathering support from various departments across the organization and ensuring deadlines were met- Designed and implemented ways to improve the GAAP close process including creation of standardized journal entry support template, elimination of unnecessary validations, and updated close checklist- Trained and managed Accenture staff through company wide transformation project to outsource work- Collaborate with HR Benefits and Sales Operations teams to manage payroll accruals including pension, SUTA, SIP, and annual bonus incentives- Processed wire transactions for the Colorado market- SOX monitor for the Colorado market responsible for preparing and managing SOX evidence- Prepared annual Financial Responsibility and Health Cost survey reports for the CO Department of Insurance- Prepared statutory face statements, cash flow, and RBC filings- Responsible for journal entries, reconciliations, and trend analysis during month end

- Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, fraud, or noncompliance with laws, regulations, and management policies. This includes working with various departments across the organization to gain understanding of processes.- Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of GAAP to record transactions- Examine inventory to verify journal ledger entries- Prepare, analyze, and verify annual reports, financial statements, and other records, using accepted accounting and statistical procedures to assess financial condition

- Utilized QuickBooks to perform weekly payroll processing for office staff - Performed bookkeeping for various local businesses including recording daily financial transactions, reconciling bank statements, generating invoices, and preparing financial statements and tax filings.- General office administration including placing orders, filing, scheduling and faxing- Provided administrative support for Jimmy D Chambers, CPA including answering phone lines, scheduling appointments, ensuring deadlines were met, and being the first point of contact for clients