Jody Johnson

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Assistant Controller at Potelco Inc @ Potelco Inc
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Federal Way, Washington, United States, United States
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About Jody Johnson

Provide high quality financial support including reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting and accounting services to management and business operations. Maintain a relentless focus on process improvement and efficiency by utilizing existing tools and new technologies to provide relevant operating financial results. Communicate with multiple business lines, including Audit, Tax, Legal, Treasury, Accounting, Reporting, IT, Operations and external customers, to problem solve and resolve issues that create the best results for the company and other stake holders.Accounting and Operating Systems Used:SAP (participant on implementation team)FlexiCadastre (responsible lead on implementation team)Reflex (lead finance team member on implementation team) JD EdwardsHyperionLIMS - Log Inventory Management System (participated on implementation team)LIMS AR Module (defined AR needs and led accounting efforts to transition balances)STORM - Southern Tracking of Raw MaterialFlexiCadastreLawsonGEAC

Jody Johnson's Current Company Details
Potelco Inc

Potelco Inc

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Assistant Controller at Potelco Inc
Jody Johnson Work Experience Details
  • Potelco Inc
    Assistant Controller
    Potelco Inc Jul 2018 - Present
    Sumner, Washington, Us
  • Potelco Inc
    Senior Accountant
    Potelco Inc Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
    Sumner, Washington, Us
  • Potelco Inc
    Senior Revenue Analyst
    Potelco Inc Dec 2016 - Apr 2018
    Sumner, Washington, Us
  • Weyerhaeuser
    Business Analyst - Energy And Natural Resources
    Weyerhaeuser Jun 2010 - Sep 2016
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    Prepare financial reports for management including commentary on variances to plan and market trends affecting financial results. Assist accounting with monthly closing and reconciliations. Complete annual and 5-year plan for the department as well as forecasting at least quarterly and upon request. Produce summarized business results to be included in presentations to business VP's. Work with multiple teams including Audit, Tax, IT, Legal, Accounting and Business Managers to ensure overall company success. Read lease contracts and interpret financial impacts to be applied in the budgeting/forecasting process including historical business (Rock, Sand and Gravel mining) as well as emerging business lines (Wind, Geothermal and Solar energy). Monitor market pricing trends for Oil & Gas commodities and utilize data assumptions in price to forecast the price/volume impact on the business results.Identified a business need to integrate multiple data systems to reduce duplicate sources of information and multiple points of data input. Coordinated a team, utilizing resources throughout the company, to purchase and implement a new software system that provides one point of input and real-time data to business managers. Resulted in a tool that provides a complete set of information to all users as needed and added a financial database that did not previously exist including processes and internal controls. Created an analysis tool to compare revenue streams with lease obligations and ensure compliance, identify issues and get them resolved with customers in a timely manner.Identify lease payment compliance issues, develop an audit plan (either internally conducted or hire/manage a contractor), conduct the audit, produce an audit report and/or present audit results and follow through with corrective actions. Collected over $1.5 million in past underpayments and created a tool/process to identify errors in real time to stop the errors/underpayments as they occur.
  • Weyerhaeuser
    Financial Analyst - Real Estate Development
    Weyerhaeuser Nov 2009 - Dec 2010
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    Prepare and distribute financial statements. Ensure month-end close is completed on schedule and all documentation is complete and accurate. Post journal entries, review journal entries from Accountant, perform daily banking tasks, review and approve weekly AP run (ensuring invoices are paid timely and accurately), print checks and monitor mailing. Submit quarterly state and local tax forms to government agencies. Prepare annual 1099's for mailing and federal submission and prepare other tax schedules as required by the tax department for state and federal filings.The main role (project) of this position was to transition the business from an outdated and unsupported accounting/operating system to a new project management system that translated financial data into the company standard accounting system. My role was to ensure the outdated system continued to function, learn the business operating needs to ensure the new software provided the reports/data required to run the business, work with the IT team and software vendor to implement the new system, transition and/or archive historical data as required.During the system implementation process the position for Minerals and Energy Products Business Analyst became available. Once I was selected for this role a transition plan was negotiated that allowed me to complete the system implementation and ensure it's ongoing success while training in the new role. These two roles overlapped for 6-months while I trained my replacement (which included increased involvement in the system implementation) and ensured a successful transition while simultaneously increasing my knowledge of a new business industry.
  • Weyerhaeuser
    Senior Accountant - Southern Timberlands
    Weyerhaeuser May 2007 - Nov 2009
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    This role was labeled as a "Focal" position which basically meant a point-of-contact for requests/complaints to be received and then distributed to team members as appropriate to handle any issues/needs. Intermediary between regional finance managers and accounting staff. Mentored and trained accountants to build relationships with finance partners and support a teaming environment. Work with other Focals to enlist support when needed and share resources as required to get the job done in the most efficient and timely manner.Responsible for the month-end close and financial reporting for 5 of 6 Southern Timberlands operating regions. Ensure month-end close activities were completed and properly documented utilizing four accounting team members, including myself. Distributed and rotate work load between team members based on task risk/complexity assessments and employee skill sets and availability. Shift work loads as needed for time constraints or training development opportunities. Build a supportive team environment that is fun yet effective.Prepare, review and approve journal entries prior to posting. Prepare, review and approve financial statements prior to distributing to regional financial managers. Complete, review and approve balance sheet account reconciliations. Provide analysis on variances to plan or explain seasonal trends impacting financial results. Teach/coach team members to provide excellent and complete financial support. Answer questions from audit, tax, operations, finance managers, team controller.
  • Weyerhaeuser
    Accountant (I, Ii And Iii)
    Weyerhaeuser Jun 2001 - May 2007
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    Accountant I = Requires guidance and supervisionAccountant II = Self sufficientAccountant III = Teaching/Coaching/SupervisingContinuous growth in accounting responsibilities progressing from needing guidance to providing guidance. Post journal entries, produce financial statements, complete reconciliations, provide variance analysis and commentary. Ensure compliance with SOX requirements by participating in audits, documenting processes and producing accurate financial statements. Point of contact for multiple departments including Operations, Regional Finance Managers, Audit and Tax. Answer questions related to financial results and system processes as required.Responsible for 1 operating region and progressing to 4 regions. Travel to sites and work directly with regional finance managers to implement and document processes. Perform internal audits in the form of CSA's (control self assessments), document findings, work with management to identify corrective actions and hold management accountable to implement the chosen solutions. Worked in a team and as an individual to meet team goals and produce results.Participated in multiple large projects including: - corporate acquisition (merge company into existing processes and systems) - two major divestitures (large sales transactions coordinated with multiple teams) - two business sales (separating accounts and activity for operations being sold) - implement operating system (LIMS - Log Inventory Management System, including AR module) - implement SAP financial system (create account structure, complete UAT and assist in training)
  • Weyerhaeuser
    Fixed Asset Accountant
    Weyerhaeuser Jun 2001 - Oct 2002
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    Responsible for the accounting and tracking of all Timberlands PP&E assets. Track all approved capital projects, review for spending reasonableness and collect invoice documentation. Ensure timely capitalization through continual communication with regional managers for project status. Reconcile PP&E balance sheet accounts and ensure accuracy capitalization and categorization of asset classes for tax reporting purposes.Direct annual mobile equipment audits, perform select audits at offices in close proximity. Assist in periodic storeroom counts and verification of account balances. Ensure all audits are documented and results are reviewed by appropriate regional operations managers. Assist with follow-up procedures where necessary.Provide depreciation and amortization values to management for annual plan. Explain variances as necessary.
  • Weyerhaeuser
    Controllership Intern
    Weyerhaeuser Jun 2000 - Dec 2000
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    Six month program consisting of two 3-month assignments.First 3-month assignment was with the Internal Audit team. Collected monthly financial business results related to Key Control Indicator values (KCI's), included 2 week travel out of state to help streamline collection process and document procedures. Populate key values to a management report for analysis of business operations. Participate in two audits, one required international travel. Follow audit program, conduct interviews, pull samples and document findings.Second 3-month assignment was in a manufacturing setting with the CBPR (Containerboard, Packaging & Recycling) accounting department. Monthly journal entries and reconciliations related to accounts receivable and inter-company accounting. Assigned to a short term project to assist with Fixed Asset accounting, including capitalizations, transfers and disposals to meet year-end deadlines.
  • Muzak, Inc
    Accounts Payable Clerk
    Muzak, Inc Jun 1999 - Aug 1999
    Summer position. Responsible for matching weekly payments with invoices, mailing checks when validity verified and raising issues to supervisor when identified.
  • Starbucks
    Temporary Accountant
    Starbucks May 1999 - May 1999
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    Temporary project - assist Finance Director with the verification of financial reports. Review financial reporting documents for completeness and accuracy.

Jody Johnson Skills

Financial Reporting Variance Analysis Cost Accounting Account Reconciliation Gaap Fixed Assets Internal Controls Financial Accounting Sec Filings Accounting General Ledger Financial Analysis Sap Process Improvement Forecasting Business Process Improvement Collaborative Problem Solving

Jody Johnson Education Details

  • Washington State University
    Washington State University
    Business Administration - Accounting

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Jody Johnson's current role is Assistant Controller at Potelco Inc.

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Jody Johnson attended Washington State University.

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