Abby Mecham
Herriman
Summary
Focused Accounting professional with 10 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with QuickBooks, Microsoft Access, and Excel. Consistent in completing tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
State Accountant
State Of Utah
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Analyzed 100+ contracts to ensure they met criteria for GASB 96.
- Ran fixed asset reports in Microsoft Access and formatted the data in Excel.
- Evaluated monthly fixed asset reconciliations submitted by 60+ state agencies in Utah.
- Reviewed entries submitted into FINET for correct useful life, depreciation method, and purchasing documentation.
- Resolved questions and concerns related to fixed assets from agencies.
Accounting Associate
Larson & Company, PC
01.2014 - 04.2022
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Input financial data and produced reports using QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income and assessing expenses.
- Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Prepared individual and corporate tax returns.
Front Desk Clerk
Best Western Plus Abbey Inn
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
- Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
- Collected room deposits, fees and payments.
Faculty Assistant
Family & Consumer Science Dept. USU
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Assisted professors with making copies of handouts, study guides, and examinations.
- Organized contact and grade information on Excel spreadsheets.
- Conducted student study sessions, answered students’ questions and reviewed study guides.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Utah State University
Logan, UT12.2014
Skills
- Financial Data Analyzation
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Record Reconciliation
- Federal Regulation Compliance
- Precision and Accuracy
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Lease Accounting
- Payroll Processing
- Tax Return Preparation
Timeline
State Accountant
State Of Utah
03.2023 - 02.2024
Accounting Associate
Larson & Company, PC
01.2014 - 04.2022
Front Desk Clerk
Best Western Plus Abbey Inn
08.2012 - 08.2013
Faculty Assistant
Family & Consumer Science Dept. USU
10.2010 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Utah State University