Stella Susi, Mba Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

● Prepare multiple sections of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Component Unit Financial Reports (CUFRs) including fund statement analysis, financial reports, and management discussion & analysis.● Perform and conduct research and analysis on a wide variety of audit workpapers in preparation of the ACFR; obtain supporting documentation for schedules if necessary.● Lead and contribute with the implementation of new accounting and reporting standards; reviewing workpapers and reconciliations of finance staff to assist with the preparation of the ACFR and audit workpapers.● Maintain and evaluate complex general ledger accounts, performing reconciliations and resolving issues such as investment portfolios, bank reconciliations, and revenue and expenditure accounts.● Monitor and review over 50-100 individual accounting transactions weekly by technical staff in other departments; providing training and assistance to maintain implementation of proper accounting standards and ensure County financial reporting will meet audit requirements and comply with applicable GAAP, GASB, and state/local laws.

● Performed field/desk audits to over 160+ new and existing properties MoM to identify features and produced written reports to calculate value estimates using market, income, and cost approaches on complex properties.● Collaborated with the audit team to make precise checks on existing account valuations across the Portland Metro Area which translated to an accuracy increase of 95%.● Guided property owners and/or their representatives regarding market & appraised values, annual return filings,and tax season; explained rights and procedures; investigated complaints, determined and initiated corrections; and participated in the preparation for Board of Property Tax Appeals.

Portland, Oregon

● Prepared and reviewed financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations and month-end closings; maintained G/L accounts and collaborated with other divisions to oversee all sections of financial activities such as conducting budget variance analysis, preparing budget projections, and recommending budget adjustments.● Successfully supervised netsite partnerships with business clients and store managers in the West Coast Region to maintain accuracy on product comparable prices and decreased loss on inventory.● Managed and forecasted P&L through financial modeling of cost mitigation initiatives, pricing strategies, and other strategic opportunities to help the company and its shareholders grow both top and bottom line.● Researched and analyzed inaccurate and incomplete data, serving as a key contact for clients to acquire concise reports and analytics, or resolve discrepancies.● Strategized and audited financial data to identify risks, opportunities, and trends to provide management with insight that helped drive the company’s decision making and analysis year over year.

Happy Valley Or.

Portland, Oregon

● Managed the front desk; maintained and built relationships with students, providing exceptional assistance and efficient solutions to return calls and inquiries which translated to a satisfaction rating score of 95%.● Collaborated with senior management on multiple functions including student success and finance, increasing student satisfaction by 10% by identifying the pain points of all student feedback.● Monitored data entry, filling, and accuracy checks on student information; reviewed work study student’s timesheets and pay slips.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Accepted into a competitive joint scholarship andvolunteer program created specifically for firstgeneration, historically underrepresented collegestudents who come from racially and economicallydisadvantaged communities.• Presented and proposed research and data from campus statistics and educational experiences to guests and incoming students at Warner Pacific University to influence in recruiting students.• Served as a student panel in various professional meetings and campus events to provide assistance inwelcoming scholarship donors and benefactors to WPU.• Focused on community outreach andengagement programs and participated in building leadership skills my undergraduate and graduate years.• Mentored the next cohort of City Builder Scholars,built community among the group and advised oncampus resources.

Portland, Oregon

* Evaluated properties to establish market values and property ratings using internal and external sources.* Prepared reports that fully explain assessment results and outline methods used.* Examined new and existing properties, noting unique characteristics.* Verified legal descriptions and data regarding multiple real estate properties in public records.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

● Collected relevant financial records including pay slips and income statements; and used applicable federal, state, and local law to determine deductions for over 100+ individual clients during tax season.● Guided clients on the tax preparation process and served as a representative for them with applicable agencies as required.

Bachelor Of Science In Accounting And Business Administration, Accounting And Business/Management, 4.0

Activities and Societies: City Builder Scholar | Warner Pacific University’s Accounting Student of the Year (2019)

Associate’S Degree, Accounting And Business/Management

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Accounting And Business/Management, 4.0