Nikole Knauft, Mba Email & Phone Number

Burlington, Wa, Us

Burlington, Washington, United States

Consult with the CEO and CFO to assist with financial planning and budgeting processes. I develop financial models, prepare projections, and perform research and analysis for leadership. I have built new reports to assist with company wide PPV.

Deming, Washington

I assisted the Controller & CFO in the direction of the accounting functions of the Tribe while simultaneously assisting with reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts and grants. I managed the Tribe's fixed assets and input monthly and adjusting journal entries associated with all accounts of the Tribal Government. For six years I assumed responsibility of all the grant accountant functions. These tasks included responsibility for post award grant accounting thus ensuring compliance with funding source administrative guidelines, timely receipt of revenue, accurate submission of financial reports, and orderly closure of projects. As the individual who was responsible for overseeing grant accounting, I prepared the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and prepared federal financial reports for applicable grants. I have completed and prepared the 2016 - 2022 indirect cost rate proposals for the Tribe and assisted the CFO in the negotiations of the Tribe's finalized indirect cost rates.

Bellingham, Washington Area

I collaborated with team members to set forth engagement objectives and strategies that complied with professional standards and appropriately addressed risk; by conferring with team members I played a role in effectively planning engagements and understanding client industries, operating procedures, accounting, and internal controls. I conducted fieldwork, including substantive test work and analytical procedures. I sufficiently documented findings in work papers in order to gain sufficient support for an audit opinion.In particular, I served Tribal governments and their associated entities. I assisted in planning, coordinating and performing Single Audits of Tribal governments.Assurance Services Staff AccountantOctober 2013 - June 2015

Ferndale, Wa

I reconciled transactions by comparing and correcting data. I increased plant productivity by developing automated applications, eliminating duplications, and coordinating information requirements. I also provided information to management by assembling and summarizing data, preparing reports, and explaining findings, analyses, and recommendations.I briefly assisted the Senior Accountant with fixed asset inventory. I inventoried fixed assets in accordance with the capitalization policy. Upon completion of the inventory tagging process, I performed a detailed, line-by-line reconciliation of all items identified during the inventory to the fixed asset records.

Bellingham, Washington Area

I welcomed and connected with every customer. I discovered their needs with suggestions and ensured their needs were met by building customized beverages for each individual. I demonstrated the "say yes" behavior by taking care of customers. I was to present myself professionally and communicate clearly. I followed company policy and procedures for operational flow at each station, followed standards for merchandising, stocking, rotating and storing product. I was responsible for self-initiated learning to the Underground Coffee House experience. I was responsible for training and instructing new hires.

Deming, Wa

I conducted daily audits and reconciliations, coded A/P, delivered and completed A/P invoices to vendors, conducted bank reconciliations, invoiced for A/R, reconciled customer receipts for purchasing, created month end binders containing general ledger, and delivered and created daily managerial reports.

Deming, Wa

Extensive Fidalgo Bay Barista Training. Created customized beverages for customers. Remained energetic, timely, cleanly, and organized to be efficient and effective in beverage delivery. Placed orders to suppliers for materials. Communicated with coworkers and management to solve problems and improve quality and service. Contributed to a positive work environment, and provided superior product presentation. Maintained the highest level of standards for all product preparation. Contributed to the cafe by finding new methods of selling product, did what needed to be done without being asked, and made an effort to continually improve job skills, knowledge and education. Trained and instructed new hires.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Activities and Societies: Student Advisory Council Recipient of Harrington Family Accounting Scholarship

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Accounting

Activities and Societies: Accounting Society, Professional Womens Association. Recipient of Mt. Baker Scholarship Foundation Scholarships.