Anastacia Pederson
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Motivated and exceptional leader with 18 years’ experience in a finance manager/supervisory role. Accustomed to fast paced environments including the On-line workspace. Looking to leverage my keen sense of detail, and the ability to analyze and provide solutions to problems while growing in a role that will further develop my career.
Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate, and cost-effective. Ready to bring 20+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Stockstotrade.com
Remote
06.2024 - Current
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for 4 business with 2M in monthly expenses.
Senior Controller
Station Casinos
Las Vegas, NV
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Oversee all Gaming revenue, tax, and compliance audits for 17 properties and 90+ team members, including 3 controllers, and 15 managers. Responsible for meeting all close and tax filing deadlines.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Asst. Controller
Affinity Gaming
Las Vegas, NV
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Oversee all daily casino accounting functions
- Manage day-to-day activities for Revenue Audit, Cage and Count Room
- Submit all gaming, state and federal taxes
- Coordinate internal and external audits
- Manage the preparation of and reviews financial reports
- Hires, motivate , train, and coach direct staff
- Implement change to improve operations and most efficiently allocate resources
Senior Accountant
PlayUp USA
Remote
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Develop and manage accounting operations for Start up on-line sports betting app (went live in March 2021)
- Develop and Manage HR policies and procedures including health and benefits
- Implement Payroll and ERP Systems
- Create Cash flow and budgets for board review
- Submit Required financial information to state regulators, partners for due diligence
- Ensure adequate coverage for the Financial Accounting team; oversees the supervision of staff, including work allocation, scheduling, training and problem resolution
- Create and analyze financial reporting for 10 Companies on monthly Basis.
Accounting Manager
Jerry's Nugget, Inc
Las Vegas, NV
12.2017 - 06.2020
- Oversee the completion of daily Audits, Compliance Audits, Accounts payable and 7 employees
- Post monthly Jes, filed monthly gaming taxes, sales tax, and any Tax deposits
- Responsible for Updating old policies and procedures throughout the property
- Reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Assisting Controller on financial distribution, and YE Audits.
Senior Accountant
Caesars Entertainment
Las Vegas, NV
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Oversee daily slot audit for 13+ accountants, and 16 properties located nationwide. This includes reconciling, analyzing, recording, and summarizing figures and reviewing documents for proper completion
- Review and approve monthly journal entries as they pertain to gaming revenue
- Review and approve Expense Invoices
- Initiate continuous improvement projects utilizing department KPI's
- Perform various Compliance audits
Staff Accountant - Supervisor
Jerry's Nugget, Inc
Las Vegas, NV
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Supervised Accounts Payable/ audit clerk, including Interviewing and scheduling.
- Assisted in the install of new Konami Slot system.
- Reconcile Amex accounts.
- Complete month-end account reconciliations.
- Scheduled and Performed Month End Inventory for F&B outlets
- Perform compliance audits.
Lead Gaming Auditor/Accounts Payable Specialist
Fifth Street Gaming, Inc
Las Vegas, NV
06.2012 - 05.2014
- Lead Gaming Auditor - Responsible for the completion of Slot, Table games, Cage audits for 4 Properties.
- Worked side by side with IGT system programmers to complete 3 property slot system upgrades.
- Assisted in updating ICs
- Implemented Audit procedures for the acquirement of two properties.
- Scheduled and performed month end Inventory for 3 properties.
- Accounts Payable Specialist - Responsible for Downtown Grand Casino and 3rd Street Pre-opening construction project Accounts Payable. Compiled documents for construction Draw.
Education
B.S. - Family & Human Development
Arizona State University
Skills
- Balance sheet management
- Corporate strategic planning
- Commission calculation
- Budget preparation
- Cash flow management
- Accounts receivable management
- Audit preparation
- Accounts payable management
- Regulatory compliance
- Month-end and year-end closings
Timeline
Controller
Stockstotrade.com
06.2024 - Current
Senior Controller
Station Casinos
03.2024 - 06.2024
Asst. Controller
Affinity Gaming
03.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Accountant
PlayUp USA
04.2021 - 02.2023
Accounting Manager
Jerry's Nugget, Inc
12.2017 - 06.2020
Senior Accountant
Caesars Entertainment
07.2016 - 12.2017
Staff Accountant - Supervisor
Jerry's Nugget, Inc
05.2014 - 07.2016
Lead Gaming Auditor/Accounts Payable Specialist
Fifth Street Gaming, Inc
06.2012 - 05.2014
B.S. - Family & Human Development
Arizona State University