Claire Ostroff
Portland,OR
Summary
Proven Staff Accountant with a track record of optimizing workload distribution at Vanbeek & Company. Excelled in tax preparation and financial reporting, enhancing compliance and efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel and a knack for staff training, ensuring team proficiency. Achieved a significant reduction in reconciliation discrepancies, underscoring a commitment to accuracy and results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Vanbeek & Company
01.2019 - Current
- Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and non-profits.
- Audited client financial records to determine tax liability.
- Recorded, classified and summarized financial transactions and events in accordance with accounting principles.
- Prepared comprehensive tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and non-profit organizations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workload distribution and meet tight deadlines.
Bookkeeper
Free Geek
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax and union regulations.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
Teller
OnPoint Community Credit Union
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
- Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
- Balanced cash drawers daily, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective actions as needed.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
- Assisted with training of new tellers on policies and procedures.
Education
Post-baccalaureate - Accounting
Portland State University
Portland, OR12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Portland State University
Portland, OR12.2011
Skills
- Monthly Account / Bank Reconciliation
- Payroll Processing
- Monthly / Quarterly / Year End Reports
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Financial Reporting
- Tax Preparation
- Accounting software expertise
- Auditing
- Financial statements expertise
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Variance Analysis
- Staff Training
- Analytical research
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Vanbeek & Company
01.2019 - Current
Bookkeeper
Free Geek
01.2018 - 01.2019
Teller
OnPoint Community Credit Union
07.2014 - 09.2016
Post-baccalaureate - Accounting
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Portland State University
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