Dana R Quade
Redding,CA
Summary
Proactive Accounting Director with extensive experience in managing and motivating teams, streamlining processes, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Skilled in internal controls, financial analysis, and tax preparation. Known for consistently meeting deadlines and fostering professional growth within accounting departments.
Results-driven accounting professional with history of leading finance teams and optimizing accounting processes. Proven ability to manage financial operations, streamline workflows, and maintain rigorous compliance with financial regulations. Known for fostering collaborative environment that prioritizes accuracy and efficiency, adaptable to evolving business needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Director
Red Rock Consulting & Tax LLC
11.2018 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Reviewed analyzed, and improved the overall effectiveness of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
- Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Facilitated staff development through regular training sessions on new accounting standards, software upgrades, or company-specific policies changes.
- Assisted executive management in making informed business decisions with accurate ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Senior Accounting Manager
G&S Certified Public Accounting LLC
01.2012 - 07.2018
- Reduced month-end closing time by implementing efficient reconciliation procedures.
- Streamlined payroll processing through the implementation of updated systems and protocols.
- Consistently met strict deadlines for quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements.
- Mentored junior accountants, fostering professional growth and strong team dynamics.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
- Oversaw the preparation of state and local sales/use tax returns as well as property tax filings, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
- Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and non-profits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2004
Skills
- Month-end close
- Management Reporting
- Bank Reconciliation
- General Ledger Management
- Staff Development
- Internal Controls
- Tax Compliance
- GAAP knowledge
- Sales tax reporting
- Year-end close
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Affiliations
- National Association of Tax Professionals
Certification
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification – Intuit QuickBooks.
Timeline
Accounting Director
Red Rock Consulting & Tax LLC
11.2018 - Current
Senior Accounting Manager
G&S Certified Public Accounting LLC
01.2012 - 07.2018
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification – Intuit QuickBooks.
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Phoenix
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