Sandra Gardner Email & Phone Number

Remote (Idaho)

Orange County, California Area

• Prepare reports to the SEC, including 10-K, 10-Q, 11-K, including XBRL
• Prepare financial information for the press release package.
• Review earnings release and conference call script
• Responsible for managing all technical accounting, including monthly hedge accounting, equity accounting and EPS, pension, and investments (equity-method, AFS, cost method, debt securities)
• Perform technical research and analysis, and lead implementation of new accounting standards
• Assist with business combinations/asset acquisition accounting/due diligence

• Prepare periodic, quarterly and annual reports to the SEC
• Prepare financial information for the press release package.
• Responsible for monthly hedge accounting
• Responsible for monthly securitization accounting
• Responsible for equity/SFAS 123R accounting and EPS
• Prepared entries and analyses related to equity investments and the Company's KEYSOP plan

• Prepare periodic, quarterly and annual reports to the SEC
• Preparation of press releases, including the quarterly earnings release
• Responsible for revenue recognition – review of contracts and sales programs to ensure compliance with GAAP, provide training to sales staff, provide guidance to international locations
• Responsible for equity rollforward and disclosures, including stock options and restricted stock awards
• Responsible for all entries and analyses related to the company’s hedging program
• Perform technical research and analysis.

• Prepared SEC filings
• Prepared reports and analyses for the board and colleges
• Ensured internal controls were properly documented in compliance with SOX
• Wrote financial reports using Peoplesoft nVision.
• Assisted with M&As by preparing purchase accounting entries and integrating the acquired companies into the parent company’s financial records.
• Translated financial statements for foreign subsidiaries.

• Supervised accounting staff, including 2 senior accountants, 4 accountants and 3 clerks
• Responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating accounting staff
• Responsible for supervising month-end close and coordinating annual audits
• Preparation of monthly and annual consolidated financial statements and management reports
• Reviewed and analyzed monthly financial information and statistical data
• Prepared tax returns and regulatory filings

• Planned, performed, and supervised full-scope financial audits of various private and public companies in the technology, apparel, real estate, healthcare, and consumer products industries.
• Prepared financial statements and written reports on findings.
• Performed audit work in conjunction with SEC filings, including Forms 10K, 10Q, 8K, and S-3 filings.

• Supervised up to staff of 20 concurrently on multiple engagements. Planned, performed, and managed financial, operational, compliance, and fraud audits of various federal, state, and local governmental entities and.
• Generated business to perform 200 audits of home health agencies receiving Medicare reimbursement, based on efforts recognized on fraud audits performed for the Inspector General. Performed, supervised, and.
• Prepared financial statements and written reports on findings.
• Implemented and conducted staff training program.

• Planned and performed operational, financial, and compliance audits of County departments/agencies and other entities which contract with the County.
• Performed trust fund reconciliations.
• Monitored lessee financial statement compliance.
• Performed various cost studies and special projects.
• Analyzed and defined the equipment accounting and reporting requirements for use in the County’s software conversion.

Bs, Business - Accounting

Aa, General Studies