Dessa Jarmon
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience, excelling in financial analysis and tax compliance. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy through meticulous accounts reconciliation and innovative process improvements. Adept in ERP systems and fostering collaborative relationships, driving successful outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Accounting Associate – Utilities
City of Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared invoices, lease payment adjustments, and tax reports to ensure accurate financial documentation.
- Reviewed routine finance and accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
- Compiled and processed utility tax reports, maintaining accuracy and adherence to industry regulations.
- Compiled and analyzed month-end and year-end accounting reports, enhancing financial transparency and operational efficiency.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable processes to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.
- Developed and managed spreadsheets to streamline reconciliation processes.
- Enhanced process efficiency through detailed analysis of job functions.
Accounts Recievable Associate - Treasury
City Of Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Created invoices to support departments unable to manage their own invoicing processes.
- Conducted thorough analysis of aging reports to identify and address discrepancies.
- Prepared annual write-off requests for submission to the Director of Finance and City Council.
- Conducted account reconciliation to verify and align financial records with organizational standards.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Matrix Financial (Open Square)
Seattle, WA
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Generated invoices upon request, ensuring accuracy by verifying specific line items and pricing.
- Managed customer remits promptly and accurately.
- Executed the reconciliation of old order deposits, facilitating prompt customer refunds.
- Handled special projects as needed, contributing to operational efficiency and strategic goals.
Accountant – AP & Payroll
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound
Seattle, WA
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Ensured accurate and timely preparation of bi-weekly payroll, including: setup of new employees, accurate calculation of pay and deductions, reviewing and securing payroll approvals, and recording payroll entries in the general ledger.
- Ensures accurate and timely processing and recording of agency payables and disbursements, according to accounting procedures.
- Prepared Washington state and Seattle city tax reports and payments.
- Prepared timely bi-weekly 401k deposit transmittals.
- Ensured bank transactions are entered timely and correctly; maintains up-to-date cash balance information.
- Completed assigned responsibilities in the monthly close process accurately and on time.
- Managed related periodic or annual reporting (1099s, gambling reporting, and others as assigned).
- Provided assistance and training to other staff regarding payroll, expense and credit card reporting, and internal control policies and procedures. Troubleshoots and provides solutions for problems.
- Supported the annual audit process with preparation of schedules and other materials.
- Maintained clear and updated procedures documentation in areas of own responsibility, and works with finance staff to maintain and update accounting policies and procedures.
- Identifies and drives process improvements in areas of responsibility.
Accounting Specialist
Seattle Chocolate Company
Tukwila, WA
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Process all accounts receivable payments, following up with sales team for any chargebacks or deductions that have been taken.
- Process cash from Flagship store and prepare monthly cash deposit.
- Work with wholesale and retail sales teams to resolve discrepancies in invoicing.
- Collections.
- Route accounts payable invoices for approval, and upon return code and enter them into ERP system.
- Process weekly AP runs.
- Process bi-weekly payroll and track PTO.
- Process monthly payroll accrual.
- Create credits for customer service and the sales team.
- Process Quarterly royalties.
- Prepare and pay B&O and city admissions tax.
Accounts Receivable
Tacoma Screw Products
Tacoma, WA
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Processing of all incoming ACH/EFT payments.
- Respond to customer account inquiries via email and telephone.
- Process and audit daily cash sales for all twenty stores.
- Count and verify safe funds and prepare cash deposits.
- Assist in processing incoming AR checks (roughly 400-1000 per day).
- Audit store registers and paperwork and following up with stores on discrepancies.
- Assist sales and counter personnel with customer questions and orders.
- Reconcile company credit cards and research discrepancies.
- Tacoma Screw is an industry leader in the distribution of fasteners, tools, maintenance, shop and industrial supplies. With twenty full branches in the Northwest they service over 40,000 business account customers from an inventory of over 45,000 products.
Education
AA - Accounting
06.2028
Skills
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Accounts reconciliation and management
- Tax preparation and compliance
- Invoice processing and tracking
- Year-end close and audit support
- Government contract accounting expertise
- Expense reporting and analysis
- Sales tax compliance strategies
- Nonprofit accounting practices
- ERP system proficiency
- Month-end close procedures
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Payroll processing and administration
- Cash flow management techniques
- Accounts receivable oversight
- Bank reconciliation processes
- General ledger management and maintenance
- GAAP compliance knowledge
- Accounts payable oversight and management
Certification
- NIMS 100, 03/01/23
- NIMS 700, 10/01/23
References
- Ben Thompson, former Supervisor, 510-517-2645, Ben@benzero.com
- Jaimie Richardson, former coworker, 253-653-4379, jlrtkl30@hotmail.com
- Greg Genereaux, former coworker, 253-229-6858, ggenereaux@tacomascrew.com
Timeline
Sr. Accounting Associate – Utilities
City of Bellevue
08.2024 - Current
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Matrix Financial (Open Square)
02.2022 - 06.2022
Accounts Recievable Associate - Treasury
City Of Bellevue
06.2021 - 08.2024
Accountant – AP & Payroll
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound
12.2020 - 05.2021
Accounting Specialist
Seattle Chocolate Company
08.2020 - 12.2020
Accounts Receivable
Tacoma Screw Products
08.2016 - 08.2020
AA - Accounting
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