ALYSON PETERSON
Kuna,ID
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Cascadia Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with leaders to propose enhancements for internal financial controls
- Prepare financial and regulatory reports required by laws, regulations and boards of directors
- Implementation of new credit card platform
- Manage accounting acquisitions process
- Work with outside departments to create efficiencies in processes.
- Manage audit processes and prepare necessary documentation for partnership taxes.
- Oversee month-end activities, including review of service and president departments, facility passes, and fielding calls from CEOs and presidents.
- Own 14 out of 19 Flux Analysis processes, driving process improvements and efficiencies.
- Lead a team of 6 accountants and collaborate with leaders to propose enhancements for internal financial controls.
- Prepare financial and regulatory reports in compliance with laws, regulations, and boards of directors.
- Implement and maintain accounting systems, including GP Dynamics.
- Coordinate with external auditors on annual financial audits and assist with audits as needed.
Accounts Payable Manager & Senior Accountant Lead
Cascadia Healthcare
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Maintained and reconciled monthly borrowing base
- Prepared monthly financial reports for lender
- Conducted monthly financial review meetings with senior leadership
- Completed and provided month end reporting files to lenders
- Prepared and reviewed monthly and yearly financial reports for nine healthcare facilities
- Performed Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Reviewed and provided expense coding for invoices
- Prepared and posted monthly journal entries
- Calculated and initiated CEO Performance Bonuses
- Reviewed and managed the company credit card system
- Provided facilities with onsite training and support
- Monitored Cash Flow
- Cash Forecasting
- Prepared weekly AR/AP reports for senior leadership
- Ad Hock reports and projects as needed.
- Provided accounting team with training and support
- Completed monthly bank reconciliations
- Worked with external auditors on the annual financial audit
- Managed Accounts Payable Department
- Posted Cash Payments to General Ledger
- Approved Time Cards
- Prepared Weekly Check Runs.
- Improved vendor relationships through timely payments and clear communication of company policies.
- Managed a team of accounting staff, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Reduced payment discrepancies with thorough invoice review, analysis, and reconciliation efforts.
- Supported audit processes with well-organized documentation of accounts payable transactions, minimizing errors or discrepancies found during audits.
Accountant II
St. Luke's Health
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Managed the accounting cycle and prepared the annual budget for St. Luke's Auxiliary
- Worked with external auditors on the annual financial audit
- Completed regular inventory analysis
- Prepared and reviewed monthly and yearly journal entries with supporting documentation
- Prepared and maintained the system prepaid amortization schedule
- Tracked and accrued monthly physician quality and production bonus payouts
- Transferred internal department charges
- Tracked and reported rent expenditures for hospital districts
- Prepared reconciliations and lead sheets of balance sheet accounts.
Education
Bachelors - Business Leadership, Finance
Baker University
Baldwin City, Kansas08.2013
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Leadership Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Creating Policy and Procedures
- Month-end reporting
- Closing procedures
- Audit Coordination
- Recruitment and hiring
- System Development
- Internal control management
- Internal controls development
- Preparing financial statements
Career Objective
To secure a Controller role in a challenging and rewarding environment where I can utilize my expertise in accounting, finance, and operations.
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Cascadia Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
Accounts Payable Manager & Senior Accountant Lead
Cascadia Healthcare
08.2018 - 04.2022
Accountant II
St. Luke's Health
08.2013 - 08.2018
Bachelors - Business Leadership, Finance
Baker University
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