Years of professional experience.
Dayton White
Senior-level Accountant
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Agile leader capable of improving corporate accounting and business activities, while supporting overall operational efficiencies. I combine my entrepreneurial drive with business management and analytics skills to drive gains in profit performance. Excellent track record of managing multiple detailed projects through to completion in a deadline-driven environment. Well known for detail oriented accounting procedures and a renown for my ability to address challenges and craft effective solutions that drive desirable results.
Overview
5
5
25
25
Years of hardwork and personal development.
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Accountant
LightDeck Diagnostics
Longmont, CO
07.2023 - Current
- Created and implemented procedures and best practices for bank reconciliation process and completed balance sheet reconciliations.
- Led digitization and improvement of AP and AR processes.
- Month-end close activities, including GL Reconciliations, bank/credit card matching, Fixed Asset Management, and COGS detail reports for management.
- Managed the preparation of sales and use tax returns, property tax returns, and other required filings.
- Prepared and maintained lease accounting schedules in accordance with ASC 842.
Assistant Controller
Dechoker LLC
Wheat Ridge, CO
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted month-end closing activities such as accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, balance sheet reconciliations, internal management reports, and cost accounting schedules.
- Utilized creative problem-solving strategies to carry out accounting and operational functions critical to the development of the Dechoker brand.
- Advised executives on contracts with significant financial implications.
- Sourced funding for capital improvements and global expansion efforts.
- Managed international VAT/GST obligations and compliance.
Staff Accountant
Stampfli Associates, CPAs
Bloomington, IN
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Optimize personal skill set by learning more about accounting and business procedures
- Own control over end-to-end management of account payable and receivable processes
- Track and eliminate irregularities by conducting bank reconciliations
- Drive informed decisions in creating and monitoring payroll tax filings
- Deliver valuable support in tax preparation for cost control.
Department Manager
Menards
Bloomington, IN
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Utilized effective management style to regulate department operations
- Increased operational success by providing guidance and support in corporate function
- Ensured smooth flow of department activities by devising clear strategies
- Oversaw various operations by managing schedules, assigning tasks, and conducting regular training sessions
- Delivered weekly reports to management on sales and set goals for the following week/month/quarter/year depending on time of meeting.
Tax Associate
Nelson & Townsend, CPA's
Idaho Falls, ID
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Managed and administered various tasks by adhering to tax laws
- Eliminated potential inaccuracies by coordinating corrective solutions
- Cooperated with fellow intern to rearrange and remake the card catalog system
- Resolved discrepancies by checking tax returns against provided work papers
- Prepared simple individual returns
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Accounting
Independence University
2017.10 - 2021.03
MBA -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 12.2021 - Current
Skills
- Accrual Accounting
- Balance Sheet Management
- Cash Flow Management
- Cost Accounting
- Financial Statement & Tax Preparation
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Month-End and Year-End Closings
- Non-Profit Accounting
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Dutch
Limited
Japanese
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
Albert Einstein
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Healthcare benefitsCareer advancementPersonal development programsSoftware
NetSuite
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Enterprise
Thomson-Reuters Suite
Excel
Timeline
Senior Accountant
LightDeck Diagnostics
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Controller
Dechoker LLC
05.2022 - 07.2023
MBA -
Capella University
12.2021 - Current
Staff Accountant
Stampfli Associates, CPAs
08.2020 - 02.2022
Department Manager
Menards
08.2019 - 12.2020
Tax Associate
Nelson & Townsend, CPA's
01.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Accounting
Independence University
2017.10 - 2021.03