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
North Logan, UT
07.2018 - 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
Logan, UT
07.2017 - 07.2018
- 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
Smithfield, UT
04.2011 - 06.2017
- 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
Logan, UT
03.2007 - 04.2011
- 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
07.2018 - Current
Staff Accountant
HMI Heating And Air
07.2017 - 07.2018
Assistant Golf Professional
Birch Creek Golf Course
04.2011 - 06.2017
Buyer Manager (Golf & Fitness)
Al's Sporting Goods
03.2007 - 04.2011
Master of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Sky View High School