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Bend, Oregon, United States

Mid Oregon Credit Union, is the 13th largest in the state.As the Accounting Supervisor I was responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating new and existing staff, as well as engaging in oversight of the monthly, quarterly and annual accounting duties, all while maintaining effective communication with personnel in eight locations. In addition to fulfilling the basic tenets of my role with the credit union, I also exceled in bringing organizational distinctiveness and exceptional quality to its administrative, financial and organizational compliance functions, including loss mitigation and an enhanced member experience through systems and procedure refinement. I worked to ensure timely follow-up and communication with leadership to increase cooperation and uniformity of decision making across the credit union, and contributed my talents of creating an environment of increased efficiency, member satisfaction, and organizational cohesion.

Bend, Oregon Area

Thompson Pump, which was established in 1964, is committed to providing unsurpassed customer service and quality irrigation equipment to customers throughout Central and Eastern Oregon.As the Director of Finance, I oversaw the financial operations of the business and helped drive the company’s financial strategy and planning. With over 10 years of increasing experience, I provided the oversight for accounting records, and the generation of financial reports, strictly adhering to accepted accounting principles.As an integral part of the management team, I helped guide the company towards profitability and long-term success, which included working closely with the President of the company and managers in each location and had the authority to make financial decisions in their absence. I actively participated in influencing business growth, direction, strategic planning, and financial forecasting, as a member of the senior management team.In my role I also ensured appropriate forecasts were developed and adhered to, as well as established controls intended to enhance the precision of reported financial outcomes and mitigated risk for the organization.Under my direction, I supervised the billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions and staff. I managed commercial banking relationships, interfacing with banks and lessors, liability and casualty insurance agents, collection agencies, and credit card companies.

799 Sw Columbia St, Bend, Or 97702

The Bend Parks & Recreation District maintains and operates more than 3,035+ acres of developed and undeveloped parkland and offers over 1,000 recreation programs for all ages in the local community. The District employs ~500 staff and has an annual budget of $66.5 million.As the Accounting Assistant I oversaw month-end journal entries and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness while implementing and modifying processes to reduce errors.I also managed Accounts Payable for five locations for Bend Parks & Recreation District, which employs ~500 staff and has an annual budget of $66.5 million, ensuring appropriateness of expenditures and correct approvals with corresponding authority. In my role I also supported payroll for the district, completing weekly termination checks, and required semiweekly tax payments and reporting.Some of my accomplishments in this role were:-Spearheading the implementation of a paperless system which increased accuracy and accessibility, as well as providing department managers with the ability to track expenditure detail. This system saved the organization over 1,200 sheets of paper each month, reduced late fees by 10%, and reduced monthly staff hours spent on purchasing card reconciliations.- During the implementation of the paperless system, I trained over 80 district staff, and supported the staff during the crossover and transition period.

Bend, Oregon

Pro Rentals & Sales is a full-service rental and sales equipment company with 13 branches in Oregon, Idaho, and Utah. As the Staff Accountant, I performed a wide range of accounting and financial reporting tasks utilizing financial systems and for assisting in the preparation of complex reports and analyses.In my role, I was responsible for full cycle accounting with an emphasis on analysis and the tracking and management of large equipment and inventory. I oversaw Accounts Payable of $50,000 per month, managed the preparation and analysis of financial statements for revenues of over $600,000, as well as tracking $4,000,000 in whole goods assets for three stores. - I provided a high level of attention to detail with a special focus on procedures to reduce shrinkage. - I consistently made financial recommendations and advised management of potential areas of concern and provided effective solutions to deal with these areas of concern. I documented and implemented procedures resulting from recommendations.

While working on my Accounting degree, I operated my own consulting business in Accounting and Financial Management. I provided clients with full cycle support as well as assisting them in standardizing policies and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness, and improve process flow management and organizational procedures.My accomplishments included:- Reorganized client bookkeeping structures to enhance reporting and readability for more effective financial management.- Advised client on human resources issue, resulting in greater customer retention, as well as putting in place legal safeguards.

I ensured on-time and on-budget projects through effective project monitoring and management, attaining a decrease in hourly overruns by 20%. My role also focused on accounting and financial reporting with an emphasis on financial management and forecasting, with I regularly advised the CEO of necessary adjustments. I also assisted with human resource management and the standardization of policies and procedures to enhance cooperation and cohesiveness throughout the company.

I managed a budget of ~$500,000, including purchasing and tracking of equipment and materials. My responsibilities included managing and maintaining the budget and equipment needs. I successfully implemented procedures for distributing and tracking assets, and established systems to enhance materials replacement and effective budgeting allocation. I utilized city-wide software systems to track expenditures, submit requests for proposals, and coordinate on-time delivery of supplies.

Salem, Oregon

I truly enjoyed planning and coordinating activities and events, as well as recruiting and coordinating volunteers. Also hired and managed Christmas bellringers, and interacted with donors. Maintained inventory of supplies for four buildings, and ensured compliance with OSHA for four buildings. Communicated with The Statesman Journal for public relations needs.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration And Accounting

Business Administration

Associate Of Arts (Aa), General Studies

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