Colin Welsh
Rio Rancho,New Mexico
Summary
Accounting professional with 7 years of experience across financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, balance sheet reconciliation, and audit support, seeking opportunities to expand technical expertise and advance in a growth-oriented role. Strong communicator and collaborator who is reliable, detail-focused, and highly effective as a team player.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant III
Blackhawk Network
Pleasanton, California
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations and performed variance analysis to identify financial discrepancies.
- Prepared and maintained financial records, including general ledger accounts, journal entries, trial balances, and reconciliations.
- Reconciled bank statements, identifying discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.
- Responded to audit requests by providing necessary documentation and information promptly.
Senior Financial Operations Analyst
Tango Card
Seattle, Washington
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Executed detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, enhancing clarity on cash, prepaid suppliers, and inventory status.
- Reconciled bank accounts to ensure accuracy of all recorded transactions, supporting financial integrity.
- Maintained comprehensive records of account transactions, facilitating timely financial reporting and analysis.
- Collaborated with auditors during year-end reviews to provide necessary documents and answer questions.
Cost Accountant
Tango Card
Seattle, Washington
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts, including inventory and prepaids, monthly to uphold accuracy of general ledger postings.
- Reviewed invoices and reconciled vendor statements to ensure timely payments and maintain positive vendor relationships.
- Gathered banking transactions from statements, recorded activity in Excel, and reconciled balances to support financial reporting.
Staff Accountant
City and County of Denver
Denver, Colorado
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Reconciled city-owned bank accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Reviewed and approved ad hoc transactions, journal entries, and internal service deliveries from city agencies to maintain financial integrity.
- Managed general ledger entries and reconciliations for city departments.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for government stakeholders and leadership.
- Assisted in annual budget preparation and forecasting processes.
Accounting Intern
City and County of Denver
Denver, Colorado
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Reconciled revenue suspense accounts related to excise tax, property tax, and lockbox to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Created journal entries through manual process to maintain accurate financial records.
- Assisted in preparing financial reports for departmental budget reviews.
- Reconciled bank statements with internal accounting records regularly.
- Supported the processing of vendor invoices and payment requests efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Metropolitan State University Denver
Denver, Colorado12-2019
Skills
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Accounting software proficiency
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem solving
- Detail Oriented
- Communication
Personal Information
Title: Accountant
Timeline
Accountant III
Blackhawk Network
05.2024 - Current
Senior Financial Operations Analyst
Tango Card
01.2023 - 05.2024
Cost Accountant
Tango Card
03.2021 - 01.2023
Staff Accountant
City and County of Denver
12.2019 - 03.2021
Accounting Intern
City and County of Denver
10.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Metropolitan State University Denver