Andrew Burtenshaw
Pocatello,ID
Summary
Highly motivated and achievement-driven professional with a BBA in Finance and Accounting. Proven ability to take data and implement innovative strategies to meet and exceed goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Durham & Bates Agencies, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Worked directly with the CFO to enhance accounting procedures and streamline financial reporting.
Accounting Specialist
Durham and Bates Agencies, Inc.
09.2020 - 03.2024
- Input financial data and produced reports using Applied Epic.
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports.
- Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable and receivable management, reducing processing time and minimizing errors.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Improved financial accuracy by performing detailed account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
- Coached, trained, and delegated tasks 3-4 team members to meet specific department goals.
ON-PREMISE BEER AND WINE SALES MARKET MANAGER
TEC Distributing of Idaho
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with the accounting team on a special project to improve invoicing, increasing accuracy in accounts receivable
- Created and implemented sales plans based on past and current data analysis to assure the whole team met supplier goals
- Ensured market and employee adherence to product life cycle regulations, making certain that all on-premise accounts were compliant for regional audits
- Worked in partnership with the warehouse manager performing inventory audits to best serve our clients, reducing company writeoffs by $7,000
- Oversaw and supported the daily activities of two full-time sales representatives in separate sales markets
ON-PREMISE BEER AND WINE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
TEC Distributing of Idaho
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Maintained positive sales numbers each month, with an average of 10% increase each month
- Met and exceeded all company promotional quotas and was recognized and awarded for achieving the most placements for four separate supplier promotions
- Organized and executed special events each month at various client accounts increasing customer satisfaction and sales
- Consistently developed and maintained strong relationships with 72 client accounts
DIVISION I SPECIAL TEAMS CAPTAIN
Idaho State University Varsity Football Team
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Worked with a team of captains to organize community outreach opportunities
- Played a vital role in bringing the team together in times of distress with positive and motivating words along with actions
- Led team members and served as a liaison between the team and coaching staff
PRACTICUM IN SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Idaho State Small Business Development Center
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance and Accounting
Idaho State University
01.2018
Skills
- Project Management
- Inventory Management
- Client Portfolio Management
- QuickBooks
- Financial Modeling
- Problem Solving
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- B2B Sales
- Microsoft Office/Excel
- CRM Business Intelligence/VIP
- SAS Business Intelligence/JMP
- Market Research/Surveys/Focus Groups
Awards
- Top Q3 Sales Representative, TEC Distributing of Idaho, Q3 2018
- MillerCoors Regional On-Premise Team of the Year, MillerCoors, 2019
- Special Teams Player of the Year, Idaho State Football, 11/30/18
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Durham & Bates Agencies, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Accounting Specialist
Durham and Bates Agencies, Inc.
09.2020 - 03.2024
ON-PREMISE BEER AND WINE SALES MARKET MANAGER
TEC Distributing of Idaho
12.2018 - 02.2020
ON-PREMISE BEER AND WINE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
TEC Distributing of Idaho
07.2018 - 12.2018
PRACTICUM IN SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Idaho State Small Business Development Center
01.2018 - 05.2018
DIVISION I SPECIAL TEAMS CAPTAIN
Idaho State University Varsity Football Team
08.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance and Accounting
Idaho State University