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Amanda Keller

Wenatchee,WA

Summary

Professional with strong background in financial management, specializing in accounts payable processes. Detail-oriented individual with proven ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Demonstrates problem-solving skills in managing daily workload. Successful history of streamlining accounting processes, identifying cost savings opportunities and implementing a paperless system.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Manager & Staff Accountant

Blue Bird, Inc.
06.2014 - Current

Manage full cycle process of accounts payable for multiple companies: Blue Bird, Inc.; Washington Cherry Growers; Blue Bird Orchards; Blue Rock Orchards; Peshastin Pear Packers

  • Managed accurate and timely processing of over 2000 invoices within four separate companies.

Monthly reconcile fixed assets & depreciation schedules

Monthly reconcile all intercompany transactions

Monthly post Grower transactions

Monthly reconcile and post AJE

Manage daily banking: deposit, post A/R

Quarterly audit inventory & adjust value

Quarterly value package cost

Annually assist with year-end audit

Annually renew fleet licenses, tonnage & Heavy Use Tax

Annually process grower incentive

Annually process 1099's & upload IRS

Annually process personal property listings in multiple Counties

Staff Accountant

Central Washington Grain Growers
09.2006 - 08.2012
  • Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
  • Participated in internal audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
  • Assisted controller with year-end financial audits.
  • Daily monitored and reconciled cash disbursements and receipts, prepared sweep transfers and deposits.
  • Assisted in project to migrate financial data to new accounting system, ensuring seamless transition with minimal downtime.

Education

Associate of Science - Accounting

Wenatchee Valley Community College
Wenatchee, WA
06-2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
06-2003

Skills

  • Financial Account Reconciliation
  • Monthly / quarterly / year end reports
  • General ledger management
  • Fixed asset management
  • GAAP accounting
  • Annual Audit
  • Accounts payable management
  • Month/Year-end closing
  • Intercompany Transactions
  • Inventory assessment

Timeline

Accounts Payable Manager & Staff Accountant

Blue Bird, Inc.
06.2014 - Current

Staff Accountant

Central Washington Grain Growers
09.2006 - 08.2012

Associate of Science - Accounting

Wenatchee Valley Community College

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Central Washington University
Amanda Keller