• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements • Maintain and reconcile balance sheets, general ledger accounts and bank accounts• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly and annual payroll and business taxes• Prepare and respond to regulatory audits, including annual financial statement review• Lead accounting team and oversee large volume multi-state payroll• Create, define and automate processes within accounting department and field team operations• Designed, implemented, tested and rolled out Sage Intacct Accounting software

Provide general accounting expertise to assist upper-level management and support multiple roles in the finance department:• Responsible for reviewing jobs and sales orders for accurate costing and acceptable gross margins• Monitored inventory and made necessary inventory adjustments • Assisted in month-end closing process by preparing journal entries and providing reporting for management• Maintained Fixed Asset database, depreciation, journal entries, and year-end reporting for multiple entities• Supervised billing department day-to-day operations• Cross-trained in all areas of finance department, to provide support and back-up when needed

• Maintained Fixed Asset Databases, Depreciation, Journal Entries and Year End Reporting for multiple entities• Solely responsible for quarterly tax incentive applications and tracking• Assisted with audit and tax preparation for both external accountants and state governments in the United States and Canada• Produced monthly product analysis report for senior management• Reviewed vouchers for proper coding and make necessary corrections• Reviewed and updated daily sales tax discrepancies• Spearheaded automation of routine process to improve efficiency and accuracy• Cross-trained in payroll, job costing, and billing

• Audited vendors to ensure compliance with contract and program guidelines• Evaluated and recommend corrective measures for noncompliant vendors• Liaison for customer contract negotiation• Collected, managed, and maintained vendor registration documents• Reviewed Certificates of Insurance to verify all coverage requirements are met• Interacted directly with customer to address concerns and provide reporting

Servicing a specialized market, McDowell NW installs foundational piles in both commercial and residential settings. I was originally hired to assist with the transition of accountants and to assist the Director of Finance/VP. I was asked to return a second year and given a broader range of responsibilities while working more closely in assisting Director of Finance/VP. Responsibilities included:• Accounts Receivable and Collections• Accounts Payable • Updated and maintained fixed asset list • Management of corporate cell phone account• Assistance in organizing, planning and execution of annual company golf tournament• Assistance with development and coordination of company website and online marketing

Hired temporarily to help with the transition of accountants, I was asked to stay for a longer period of time to help with various other tasks. My responsibilities included:• Handling Incoming Mail• Answering and directing phones• Data Entry for multiple vendors• Account Reconciliation• Accounts Receivable and collection• Accounts Payable• Assistance in organizing, planning, and execution of annual company golf tournament• Assistance with development and coordination of company website

During my experience with Pierce County Bookkeeping, I was able to work with various different businesses that varied in size, industry, and management using QuickBooks software. My responsibilities included:• Weekly Certified Payroll/Monthly Utilization Reports• Filing Department of L&I Intents and Affidavits • Collection and management of certified payroll from other subcontractors• Union Dues for two unions• Data Entry • Quarterly Excise and Payroll Taxes• Preparation of Year End Tax Documents• Account Reconciliation• Weekly Union Payroll of up to 20 employees• Sole responsibility for a few exclusive clients

• Handling Incoming Mail• Answering phones• Data Entry• Arrange and confirm appointments• Prepare tax returns for submittal and personal file• Filing