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Tacoma

Supervise and perform financial closing activities: journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements preparation. Work with external auditors to support annual audit, submit required federal census reports for US entity, support tax department for state and federal filing requirements.Support worldwide accruals as well as US fixed assets, prepaids, other assets, and other liabilitiesProvide support for the preparation of audited annual financial statements.Assist with internal management financial statement preparation and reporting.Develop, implement, and maintain key controls and processes.Initiate and drive process improvements for greater accuracy, financial control and efficiency.Support FP&A with detailed analysis, explanations for key drivers for month over month variances.

Federal Way, Washington, United States

Part of small team responsible for Oracle applications support for the general ledgerSupport for fixed assets reporting for 280k domestic and foreign assetsPost close journal entry posting and accounting string supportAd Hoc reporting using simple SQL queries across corporate databasesDaily facilitation of journal entry posting and account control for all financial activities

Bogotá D.C. Metropolitan Area

Account revaluation and reconciliation of intercompany accounts for 15 foreign ledgersLatin America specialist, including hiring and training accounting leadership in BogotáAccount analysis of local books in Colombia to adjust for USGAAPBank and account reconciliations for Europe, South America, Middle EastReviewing the system integration and chart of accounts mapping for new finance systemAssisting with public accounting audit by Big Four firm (in Spanish)

Federal Way, Washington, United States

Financial review and subject matter expert for strategic initiative consisting of 71 surgical clinics, including monthly reporting to executive management on cost and revenue drivers, financial results of partnerships within the entity, and preparing cash flows and distributions.Monthly creation and review of financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow and equity statements. Quarterly preparation of distributions for joint venture partners. Review of contract terms, reporting on contract changes, and determination of proper accounting treatment for one off situations.Quarterly PBC schedules and monthly Sox reporting for internal and external auditors.

Federal Way, Washington, United States

Joint Venture financial review for development projects, fixed assets, inventory, medical director fees, leases, subleases, revenue analysis as well as preparing financial reports for field operations management and joint venture partners. Account analysis, account reconciliation, trend analysis, and financial statement research, financial reporting and partnership accounting and reporting responsibilities. Created and reviewed financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Completed DaVita’s leadership training program, and taught future students public speaking and debate skills in following years.Completed one year rotation on Sarbanes Oxley internal audit team, building relationships and more thorough understanding of other departments operations.Built compliance tools to reconcile partner equity accounts, presented and taught other staffDesigned internal website shortcut tools to files, enabling new employees to find their way around, saving time training and ramping up staff.Completed a special project for the Board of Directors to understand charitable contributions for International Development program in Guatemala. Gained positive recognition from senior corporate executives for assisting them in preparing financial data for their presentations.

2005-2007 Internet Domain Name Acquisition Manager - Domain Parking, DevelopmentResponsible for tracking data for the world’s largest internet domain acquisition ($160 mil.)Monthly cost reconciliation and coordination with finance and auditing teamsParticipate in daily domain name auctions while keeping within budget (up to $30k per day)2004-2005 Staff Accountant – TrafficLeader and Enhance, Interactive PPC, SEOGL Accountability for doubtful accounts, deposits in transit, bank reconciliationManage accounts receivable and implement policies for Sarbanes Oxley ComplianceAutomated billing process which resulted in faster invoicing and decreased AR All aspects of billing coordination for company subsidiaries while company went public

Seattle, Washington, United States

Payroll for one thousand artists, vendors, and independent contractorsSettlement of national acts for major artistic events: i.e. Joan Jet, Earth, Wind and Fire Ticketing and admissions control for the Seattle Arts Festival -“Bumbershoot” Supervision, staffing, and budgeting for 60 employees annually

Seattle, Washington, United States

Friends for Jim McDermott – Federal Congressman, Seattle2000-2002 Federal Finance Campaign Treasurer, US Congress, District 7, Seattle, WA.Filed Federal Elections Commission reports flawlessly and on timeReceived all incoming contributions and complied with all federal lawsWorked in high pressure environment where consequences of errors included federal prisonTrusted to handle all financial issues with own judgment and minimal supervision

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, International Business

Finance, General