Anne Haugen
La Crosse,WI
Summary
Accomplished Sr. Business Accountant with a proven track record at Schneider Accounting & Tax, Inc., showcasing expertise in financial statement preparation and account reconciliation. Leveraged auditing and attention to detail to enhance financial accuracy and efficiency. Demonstrates strong QuickBooks proficiency and exceptional analytical skills, contributing to significant corporate tax savings and process improvements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Business Accountant
Schneider Accounting & Tax, Inc.
La Crosse, WI
11.2019 - Current
- Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Liaised with vendors and suppliers to negotiate payment terms and resolve billing issues.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Provided guidance on corporate restructuring initiatives to maximize tax savings.
Controller
Elm Drive Properties of La Crosse, Inc.
La Crosse, WI
01.2015 - 10.2019
- Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
- Maintained general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements.
- Updated billing procedures to improve overall efficiency and reduce accounts receivable.
- Implemented multiple software conversions, desktop setup, and staff training.
- Developed and maintained accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Improved billing and month-end reporting processes.
- Administered payroll for employees and oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
- Managed accounting, payroll, and financial reporting activities.
- Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
Staff Accountant - Audit
Johnson Block and Company, Inc.
Viroqua, WI
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Conducted financial audits to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
- Interacted regularly with clients to discuss audit progress, findings, and recommendations.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Identified discrepancies in financial documents, investigated causes, and proposed solutions.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Prepared detailed audit workpapers for review by senior auditors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WI08-2011
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI08-2003
Skills
- Auditing
- Bookkeeping
- Tax accounting specialization
- General ledger entries
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial statements expertise
- Financial statement preparation
- QuickBooks Expertise
- Payroll management
- Data analysis
- Account reconciliation
- Attention to detail
- MS office suite
Timeline
Sr. Business Accountant
Schneider Accounting & Tax, Inc.
11.2019 - Current
Controller
Elm Drive Properties of La Crosse, Inc.
01.2015 - 10.2019
Staff Accountant - Audit
Johnson Block and Company, Inc.
01.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Madison