Andrew Downs
Smithfield,UT
Summary
Organized and very dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on and learn any added responsibilities to meet any criteria.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Tyler Technologies
2018.07 - Current
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Identified and corrected miscalculations and financial discrepancies to support quality assurance.
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into QuickBooks financial management system.
- Assisted controller with month-end financial reporting.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
- Assisted customers with any issues regarding payments received or sent.
Staff Accountant
HMI Heating And Air
2017.07 - 2018.07
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 40-55 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Calculated salesperson commissions based on established parameters and disbursed payments.
Assistant Golf Professional
Birch Creek Golf Course
2011.04 - 2017.06
- Educated customers on products and equipment, which provided information needed to make appropriate purchases.
- Oversaw training of services staff and other day-to-day activities.
- Initiated and planned summer camp program for children, helping cultivate love for golf in younger generation.
- Assisted head golf professional with making purchases for club pro shop.
- Developed relationships with customers and men's association members to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
Buyer Manager (Golf & Fitness)
Al's Sporting Goods
2007.03 - 2011.04
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Documented purchasing information in accounting software to maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10.2019
High School Diploma -
Sky View High School
Smithfield, UT06.2007
Skills
- Data Management
- Proactive and Focused
- Monthly / Quarterly / Year End Reports
- Bookkeeping
- Journal Entry Preparation
- Monthly Account / Bank Reconciliation
- Data Inputting
- Bank Reconciliation
- Advanced in Excel
- Advanced in Accounting software, mainly QuickBooks
- Discrepancy Investigations
- Customer Service
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Tyler Technologies
2018.07 - Current
Staff Accountant
HMI Heating And Air
2017.07 - 2018.07
Assistant Golf Professional
Birch Creek Golf Course
2011.04 - 2017.06
Buyer Manager (Golf & Fitness)
Al's Sporting Goods
2007.03 - 2011.04
Master of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Sky View High School