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Issaquah, Washington, United States

Presently responsible for all Indirect Taxation processes (Sales and Use, Property, Unclaimed) with a focus on systems integration (Microsoft Dynamics F&O/Avalara Avatax), data integrity, report development and process improvement. ERP business lead for Accounting and Tax.Previous responsibilities:-Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O ERP Superuser - Business Lead for Accounting Order to Cash. Defining Processes, Writing Test Scripts, Executing Test Cases.-Ad hoc data retrieval from multiple databases to compile meaningful accounting reports and research.-Migrated reporting functions from Access to SQL using Excel Cubes and Power BI/PowerQuery.-Process analysis and improvement using Excel Macros and bespoke templates.-Migrating Fixed Assets from Sage FAS to Dynamics 365 F&O.-Developed AR and Inventory reconciliation processes.-Created Marketing and IT Department Cost Reports.-Performed Inventory Cost Basis duties along with performing General Ledger coding/reclassifications/allocations and various close tasks/accruals.-Allocated IT department invoices and performed Count/Recount calculations and submissions.-Prepared weekly International Wire payments, QA payments and Letter of Credit custodial duties.-Managed Accounts Receivable/Cash Receipts database. Credit AR Department analysis.-Developed and trained the AP Purchase Requisition/Purchase Order process.-Documented department procedures and processes using Atlassian Confluence.

Mercer Island, Wa

-Performed monthly Financial Statements, GL Reconciliations (Balance Sheet) and Variance Analysis explaining changes in account balances based on business activities.-Prepared Annual Financial Budgets by department (Business Segment). Explained variances and documentation for management of actual versus budgeted expenses.-Managed monthly closing, reviewed Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable summary entries. Produced annual 1120 tax return and K1 reporting including depreciation and amortization entries, shareholder loan interest calculations and related adjusting entries.

Redmond, Washington

- Managed the Information Technology department budget and formed IT strategies to support corporate objectives and created highly marketable services to agents.- Designed, evaluated and implemented the network infrastructure, remote environments, data security, interoffice communication, VOIP phone systems and multimedia lounges for new and existing office buildings.

Conyers, Georgia

- Interim position. Consolidated and updated legacy accounting systems (Sage and Quickbooks).- Performed audits, reconciled accounts and corrected errors, restructured outstanding payables and debts for more favorable terms. Reformatted and organized financial reports and statements.- Facilitated weekly payroll duties. Prepared taxes. Documented Processes for replacement.

Pullman, Washington

-Took pictures for newspaper articles which primarily focused on sports, photojournalism, and event photography.-Communicated with journalists to improve the consistency between my photos and the message of their articles.

Bellevue, Washington, United States

- Managed Photographer Assignments, post-processed pictures for print and web.- Implemented a new photo submission file system which improved the multimedia workflow for the photo and section editors.

Maple Valley, Washington

-Managed the daily store operations of 32 employees, including hiring and training.-Opened the two highest producing stores in the state of Washington (Klahanie and Maple Valley stores).

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Accounting

Activities and Societies: The Daily Evergreen. WSU Team Treasurer for Habitat for Humanity. WSU Honors Hall Social Co-Chair, Fall 2008.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: The Jibsheet