Timothy Byrd Email & Phone Number

Tacoma, Washington

Greater Seattle Area

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2000 5Th Avenue

Kalispell, Montana

Auditor in charge of multiple local government entities including cities, towns, counties, schools and other special districts, conducting comprehensive financial and federal audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards. One of four staff auditors responsible for 68% of all Montana’s local governmental audits.• Perform year end closing services and preparation of financial statements including Comprehensive Financial Reports (CAFR) • Complete analytical procedures and analysis to detect unusual financial statement relationships• Document audit procedures and cross reference work papers• Direct, review and analysis of assistants work• Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to firm partners• Convey audit findings and adjusting journal entries by preparing a final report and discussing findings with clients• Extensive knowledge and use of Budgetary Accounting & Reporting System (BARS) and Office of Public Instruction (OPI) guidance, standards and requirements Special Projects:*Joint interim financial controller for the first governmental entity to file for bankruptcy in the state of Montana*Identified and reconciled unrecorded revenue of forty million dollar county and a fifteen million dollar city*Established and implemented the firm’s initial college recruiting program*Actively expanding firm's billable services

Missoula, Montana

Managed the federal and state income tax returns for clients as directed, including partnerships. Focused on maximizing tax savings for each client. Filed returns electronically.• Performed individual 1040 tax returns using CCH software• Researched problems or issues an Account Administrator assigned• Completed complicated returns with multiple pass-through entities, farm income and self-proprietors

Montana

Promoted to higher levels or responsibility in recognition of leadership, strong management skills, personal integrity and work ethic. Manage food, liquor and labor costs for national chain restaurant with annual sales exceeding $3 million. Create and monitor budgets and forecasts, reconcile bank deposits, cash receipts, credit card transactions, and perform financial reporting. Collaborate with senior management to increase promotional sales. Hired, trained, and managed over 500 employees during employment. staff on proper procedure, protocols and corporate expectations.

Helena, Mt

Developed report with adjudicated youth to reintroduce into society through small group therapy sessions, criminal and critical thinking error workshops and community service projects. Private company interfacing with governmental agencies and supported in part by state funding.• Established and led youth on numerous community service projects with the US Forest Service to develop trails and restore habitat. Led small groups dealing with criminal and critical thinking errors.• Worked with and helped re-orientate over 50 troubled youth back into society.

Masters In Accounting

Activities and Societies: Member of the AICPA and the MSCPA

Bachelors Of Science, Business Admin.-Accounting

Activities and Societies: Member of the AICPA and MSCPA

Social Behavioral Sciences

Activities and Societies: Wrestling Team