Chris Chan
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Oh Planning +Design Architecture, P.C.
Portland, OR
01.2019 - 03.2026
- Full-cycle accountant tasked with creating and implementing accounting procedures for fast growing project-based firm.
- Restructured accounting processes to align with GAAP and company standards.
- Championed new Project & Accounting software, Ajera, leading to improvements in project management and financial reporting.
- Continually audit all active projects and work with project managers on invoicing, cost tracking and reporting.
- Set up schedules to track payroll, taxes, and benefits for accuracy and reporting.
- Backup for payroll processing.
- Perform bank reconciliation, expense reports, journal entries as scheduled.
- Prepare ad-hoc reports and related analysis.
Staff Accountant
Smile America Partners, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
10.2012 - 10.2018
- Assisted in month-end close processes, including gl entries, account schedule maintenance, and financial reporting.
- Prepared account schedules, adjusting journal entries and backup documentation for annual audits.
- Maintained lease and amortization schedules for over 150 vehicles and their equipment.
- Monitored capital asset transactions including purchases, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
- Collaborated with controller and senior management to provide accounting and analysis support for 20+ mobile dental PCs across multiple states.
- Prepared quarterly and annual reports for NY Department of Health.
- Supervised the administration of fleet drivers, maintenance, insurance claims, and policies and procedures compliance.
Staff Accoutant
Robert Half Companies
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Performed accounting duties for businesses in need of temporary staff help.
- Mark-Taylor Residential, Inc. (Jan.-Aug.)
- Performed forensic accounting analysis to track fraudulent bookkeeping practices. Utilized Excel, Access, Yardi, and Timberline software to recreate, reconcile, and analyze book entries and bank transaction for a 5-year period on over 60 multi-resident properties.
- Silver Bay Property, Corp. (Aug-Feb):
- Worked with accounting team to implement new Property Management software, Appfolio.
- Audit and reconcile over 400 'take-over' accounts to provide accurate information on revenue and expenses to owners and management.
Education
Jackson Hewitt Tax Preparation Course -
Vancouver, WA01-2008
B.A. - Business Administration in Accounting
Washington State University
01-1998
Various Continuing Professional Education Seminars and online software courses
Skills
- Full-cycle accounting
- Account reconciliation
- Fixed asset management
- Fleet management
- Process analysis and improvement
- Financial statement preparation
- Audit schedule maintenance
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Timeline
Accountant
Oh Planning +Design Architecture, P.C.
01.2019 - 03.2026
Staff Accountant
Smile America Partners, LLC
10.2012 - 10.2018
Staff Accoutant
Robert Half Companies
01.2012 - 01.2013
Jackson Hewitt Tax Preparation Course -
B.A. - Business Administration in Accounting
Washington State University