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Andrew Elder

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Accounting professional with 6+ years of experience across fixed assets, indirect tax, payroll, and financial operations in multi-entity environments. Skilled in month-end close, journal entries, and complex reconciliations, including CIP and capital project activity. Advanced ERP user with experience across Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Cloud ERP, Workday Financials, Sage, ADP Workforce Now, and Vertex. Recognized for improving financial accuracy and operational efficiency through analytical problem-solving and process improvements.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Fixed Assets Manager

Vitalant
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2025 - Current
  • Manage the full fixed asset lifecycle in Oracle E-Business Suite (FA, GL, Projects), including asset additions, transfers, retirements, reclasses, cost adjustments, and depreciation.
  • Reconcile CIP and capital project activity between Oracle Projects, Fixed Assets, and the General Ledger, researching and explaining variances to ensure accurate capitalization.
  • Perform monthly asset-to-GL reconciliations, investigating discrepancies across asset books, projects, and cost centers to maintain balance sheet accuracy.
  • Prepare and post fixed asset journal entries during month-end close, including capitalization, depreciation, cost adjustments, and asset transfers, ensuring alignment between subledger activity and the General Ledger.
  • Partner with FP&A and Accounts Payable to validate capital eligibility, asset classifications, and depreciation treatment for capital projects.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing asset rollforwards, CIP reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Assist with the Oracle EBS → Workday Financials transition, including asset data validation, mapping, and reconciliation testing.

Indirect Tax Analyst

Albertsons
Phoenix, AZ
06.2024 - 01.2025
  • Managed sales and use tax filings for the Southwest division (5+ states and complex municipal jurisdictions), including Colorado home-rule localities.
  • Implemented a sales tax prepayment process in Oracle and Vertex to improve liability forecasting and payment accuracy.
  • Prepared Colorado sales tax prepayments using prior-year return data to support accurate forecasting and compliance.
  • Used IBM QMF SQL queries to extract GL balances and tax liability data from Oracle for month-end tax reconciliations.
  • Prepared and posted sales and use tax journal entries during month-end close in Oracle.
  • Reconciled sales and use tax accounts between Oracle GL and Vertex, researching and resolving discrepancies.
  • Performed legal entity tax reclassifications in Oracle to allocate liabilities and eliminate intercompany discrepancies.
  • Assisted with amended returns and state tax audits for Southwest legal entities.

Payroll Implementation Specialist

ADP
Tempe, AZ
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Led end-to-end payroll system implementations in ADP Workforce Now for 50+ clients, configuring payroll, tax, and benefits setups.
  • Conducted client discovery and implementation calls to gather payroll requirements and verify FEINs, SUI accounts, and local tax registrations.
  • Configured banking details, 401(k) plans, and pre-tax deductions in ADP Workforce Now to support compliant payroll processing.
  • Advised clients on payroll tax setup and jurisdiction configuration, resolving missing local tax codes and correcting state unemployment (SUI) tax rates through state portals.
  • Guided clients through payroll reconciliation and go-live transitions to ensure accurate first payroll runs.
  • Provided client training on YTD entry, bonus taxation, and fringe benefit withholding.
  • Developed implementation checklists and documentation that reduced post-go-live support tickets.

Inventory Accountant

Sunup America
Phoenix, AZ
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Prepared inventory adjustments and standard cost revaluations during month-end close.
  • Performed cycle counts and inventory variance analysis to strengthen inventory controls and improve stock accuracy.
  • Managed inventory accounting in Sage, including inventory reconciliations and standardized close workflows that improved month-end efficiency.
  • Partnered with procurement to redesign purchase order tracking, reducing vendor delays and improving inventory visibility.
  • Developed Excel-based inventory reporting tools to support inventory monitoring and financial analysis.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Sunup America
Phoenix, AZ
06.2020 - 01.2021
  • Processed 200+ vendor invoices monthly in Sage, maintaining high payment accuracy.
  • Managed weekly payment runs (check, ACH, and wire transfers) to ensure timely vendor payments.
  • Reconciled vendor statements and resolved invoice discrepancies to maintain accurate payables balances.
  • Maintained vendor master records and 1099 reporting data, supporting year-end tax compliance.
  • Streamlined invoice approval workflows in Sage, accelerating processing and payment cycles.
  • Assisted with month-end close by preparing AP aging reports and reconciliation schedules.

Payroll Assistant

MyHomeServices
Chandler, AZ
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Processed biweekly payroll for corporate employees and commissioned contractors across pool, painting, epoxy, and solar divisions.
  • Verified timesheets, commission reports, and payroll deductions, resolving discrepancies with managers prior to payroll submission.
  • Collected and entered new hire tax forms, direct deposit information, and contractor documentation for payroll setup.
  • Prepared payroll adjustments, commission true-ups, and deduction corrections.
  • Supported multi-state payroll tax setup and year-end W-2 / 1099 reporting.

Accounting Assistant

Priv Energy Group
Tempe, AZ
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Managed daily bookkeeping and account reconciliations in QuickBooks, including accounts receivable and accounts payable.
  • Processed customer payments via cash, check, and credit card, ensuring accurate posting to customer accounts.
  • Generated financial reports in QuickBooks to analyze receivable and payable balances and support accounting operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
12-2021

Skills

  • ERP & Accounting Systems: Oracle E-Business Suite (FA, GL, Projects), Workday Financials, Sage, QuickBooks
  • Payroll & Tax Platforms: ADP Workforce Now, Vertex Indirect Tax
  • Data & Reporting Tools: Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, financial reporting, reconciliations, variance analysis), IBM QMF (SQL)
  • Accounting Functions: General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Construction-in-Progress (CIP), Sales & Use Tax, Payroll Accounting, Inventory Accounting
  • Financial Processes: Month-End Close, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliations, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting
  • Compliance & Controls: GAAP Compliance, Audit Support, Multi-State Tax Compliance, Payroll Tax Setup

Timeline

Fixed Assets Manager

Vitalant
10.2025 - Current

Indirect Tax Analyst

Albertsons
06.2024 - 01.2025

Payroll Implementation Specialist

ADP
03.2023 - 01.2024

Inventory Accountant

Sunup America
01.2021 - 01.2023

Accounts Payable Clerk

Sunup America
06.2020 - 01.2021

Payroll Assistant

MyHomeServices
09.2019 - 03.2020

Accounting Assistant

Priv Energy Group
07.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science -

Arizona State University