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• Review work of 4 employees and contractors to ensure consistency with GAAP and internal reporting processes for 5 legal entities across 2 states and 2 siloed tech stacks• Improve monthly reporting and consolidation to ensure scalability, standardization, and operational efficiency• Perform day-to-day operational accounting for cash flow, treasury, reporting, and financial analysis• Experience with: Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Shopify, Bill.Com, Expensify, Rippling

Az, Us

Teach introductory financial accounting concepts to students enrolled in ACC111 and engage in meaningful discussions to help them see how technical knowledge can be applied in real-world situations.

Tempe, Arizona, Us

• Led accounting software conversion from QuickBooks Desktop to Sage Intacct, including implementation of AP automation software that reduced 50% data-entry costs while increasing efficiency and accuracy• Streamlined and automated manual customer invoicing process, resulting in a reduction of 60% weekly labor hours to achieve the same result and experience (and reallocate 1 FTE headcount)• Manage team of four employees in daily functions, monitor cash flow, prepare monthly financial reporting, and work with internal stakeholders to develop more efficient, standardized, and scalable processes in compliance with accounting standards• Maintain key partner relationships with insurance brokers, consultants, and treasury (including facilitation of transitions)• Completed successful changeover between payroll HRIS systems (Paychex to Paylocity) that enhanced functionality for employee onboarding and timekeeping• Experience with: QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise, Sage Intacct, iSync Solutions, Shopify, Avalara, Bill.Com, Expensify

Oak Harbor, Washington, Us

Mostad & Christensen provides marketing solutions for accountants and CPA firms to build client loyalty, get more referrals, add value to services, be visible in their community, and keep clients informed. I worked as a freelance writer, where I would:- Translate technical accounting and tax topics into concise, logical material for non-financial professionals- Research and write original articles on various topics of financial literacy including: financial communication, children’s allowances, credit card features, children returning to live at home, data security, and credit scores and reports- My edited articles, which averaged 300 words, were then sourced for various web publications and client newsletters

McDonough Corporation is a privately-held company operating in various industries including barge rental and marine logistics, construction elevators, wood molding, and stair system manufacturing, distribution and installation.- Design an internal audit plan, from a risk-based approach, and oversee implementation- Work with internal stakeholders to analyze business processes and develop more efficient, standardized, and improved processes- Assist key management teams with special projects that require research, data analysis, and to conduct investigations where necessary

- Perform the payroll function for 57 employees across 4 locations including various aspects of human resources, retirement plan administration, and deferred compensation- Manage and coordinate external audits related to workers compensation and 401k Plan- Designed and led ACA reporting process to meet 1095-C filing deadline for 500+ employees- Renegotiated payroll provider contract resulting in a 35% fee reduction and over $36,000 in annual savings- Performed analysis that identified overbilling by a vendor of $8,000 which was credited back to our company- Conducted external review of rental agreement resulting in over $6,500 of additional money owed and received- Transitioned to a paperless payroll process in less than 6 months, resulting in a reduction of waste, quicker processing times, and cost savings by our company

- Establish rapport and perception of the first internal audit function within the organization- Perform an internal controls assessment for five operating subsidiaries with their own accounting and management teams- Assist key management teams in developing and documenting policies and procedures for the organization- Function as an internal consultant and advisor to key management teams- Lead cross-department team during due diligence work for a significant acquisition that resulted in our ability to negotiate a lower and more favorable purchase price

Chicago, Il, Us

- Lead audit engagements of teams up to four staff and manage to budget- Identify technical accounting issues and research to apply appropriate accounting treatments under GAAP- Provide value-added recommendations to clients for best practices, internal control comments, and business issues- Experience in industries including public SEC clients, governmental entities, manufacturing, retail service, trucking, employee benefit plans, not-for-profit, sports and entertainment- Certified as manufacturing audit professional, with technical training in areas of distribution, wholesale, and inventory management

Chicago, Il, Us

- Completed CPA Exam while working, certified in State of Arizona - Audit experience on private and public clients - Perform audit procedures in the areas of cash, capital assets, operating expenses, debt, revenue, inventory, equity, and employee compensation

Seattle, Wa, Us

- Prepare tax returns including supporting work papers for various entities - Research and consult on various tax projects utilizing tax related software - Assist on client audits reconciling cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and expenses

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

- Work in assorted departments including payroll, accounts payable, and revenue streams - Job shadow middle and upper management, and assist with various projects - Work on special projects, including spring hunt draws and reconciliation of accounts at fiscal year end

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Accountancy

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Finance