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Cassandra Johnson

Blaine,MN

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Accounting and Accounts Payable, and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Skilled in leadership and team development with a commitment to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Accounting

Ecumen
06.2022 - Current
  • Manage a team of 8 Accountants and 3 AP Specialists, fostering professional growth, promoting knowledge sharing within the department and ensuring timely completion of all tasks
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improved communication and efficiencies between Accounting and other departments
  • Refined month-end close timing by optimizing workflows and implementing consolidated journal entries and reconciliation processes
  • Continually analyzing Accounts Payable processes to identify operational efficiencies and implement new policy and procedures

Accounting Supervisor

Ecumen
06.2019 - 06.2022
  • Lead a team of 3 AP Specialists, conducting regular one-on-one meetings, implementing work direction strategies to foster accountability and ongoing development
  • Key contributor on ERP conversion project team; redefining entire Accounts Payable process for field and corporate
  • Responsible for month-end processes including preparation and analysis of financial statements, journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Prepared annual budget and assisted with annual audit requirements
  • Statutory annual reporting and tax filings


Accounting Manager

Bellacor.com, Inc.
08.2016 - 04.2019
  • Lead a team of 1 AP Specialist and 1 Accountant, managing work load balance and professional development
  • Managed month-end close processes
  • Oversaw Accounts Payable function
  • Monitored daily bank activity and cash projection
  • Key contributor on implementation of new ERP system, NetSuite

Sr. Staff Accountant

ABILITY Network
09.2014 - 08.2016
  • Performed month-end close activities including managing overall expense review; account reconciliations; trend/variance analysis and financial reporting
  • Managed new and existing fixed assets including monthly depreciation and reporting
  • Created and implemented journal entry and balance sheet reconciliation process including standardized template and approval process

Sr. Accounting Analyst - Controllership

Best Buy
07.2007 - 09.2014
  • Managed GA for supported cost centers; performing month-end close activities ensuring proper accruals, variance analysis, research, and account reconciliations
  • Assisted in initial development & management of end to end P&L for Best Buy Mobile business working closely with cross-functional groups to ensure accuracy of cost allocations
  • Owned $300M EVA calculation for joint-venture agreement; reviewing data to ensure all contractual requirements were met
  • Collaborated with business leadership on development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts

Education

B.A. - Accounting

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2007

A.A. -

Anoka Ramsey Comm. College
Coon Rapids, MN
01.2002

Accounting Diploma -

Minneapolis Business College
Roseville, MN
01.1997

Timeline

Director of Accounting

Ecumen
06.2022 - Current

Accounting Supervisor

Ecumen
06.2019 - 06.2022

Accounting Manager

Bellacor.com, Inc.
08.2016 - 04.2019

Sr. Staff Accountant

ABILITY Network
09.2014 - 08.2016

Sr. Accounting Analyst - Controllership

Best Buy
07.2007 - 09.2014

A.A. -

Anoka Ramsey Comm. College

Accounting Diploma -

Minneapolis Business College

B.A. - Accounting

Augsburg University

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