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Emily Eckert

Bonney Lake,WA

Summary

Detail-oriented Accountant with 4+ years of experience in construction and transportation industries. Skilled in QuickBooks Online, Sage, payroll support, and reconciliations, with a proven ability to maintain accurate financial records, manage close processes, and support audits. Known for a can-do attitude—welcoming challenges, embracing change, and maintaining a positive mindset—while adapting quickly to new systems and employer expectations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

General Accountant

Ground Up Construction
06.2025 - Current
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and month-end close activities.
  • Manage contractor billing, cash receipting, and monthly excise tax filings.
  • Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in compliance with industry standards.
  • Record invoices and payments in Sage, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Assist the Controller in reviewing financial reports for GAAP compliance.
  • Utilize shared drives and Smartsheet to track contractor invoices in a paper-heavy environment, adapting processes to improve efficiency.

Staff Accountant

New Sound Transportation LLC
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • Maintained general ledger accuracy through reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Assisted in payroll and recorded transactions including driver reimbursements and deductions.
  • Processed transactions in QuickBooks Online, ensuring accurate categorization.
  • Deposited checks, managed customer billing, and assisted in AR collections.
  • Welcomed added responsibilities, taking on AR collections and billing beyond core accounting duties.

Staff Accountant

ThriftBooks
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Reconciled balance sheet accounts including goodwill, debt, bank accounts, and fixed assets.
  • Prepared journal entries and assisted in month-end and year-end close.
  • Maintained the fixed asset registry in Excel, tracking additions, disposals, and depreciation.

Grants & Contracts Accountant

The Geneva Foundation
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Reconciled accounts and performed daily cash functions, including payroll allocations and banking reconciliations.
  • Improved contract, award, and grant closeout backlog by streamlining reconciliation and documentation.
  • Monitored and adjusted budgets to maintain financial data accuracy.
  • Created Excel tools enabling staff to track budgets and strengthen ownership of financial management.

Financial Accountant

TrueBlue
02.2018 - 02.2020
  • Managed general ledger entries and reconciliations in Oracle and Lawson.
  • Assisted in annual audit preparations, providing schedules and documentation.
  • Served as ServiceNow administrator and Oracle reconciliation system administrator, embracing technical challenges and supporting users across departments.
  • Worked with Backline and other systems to map and upload files between non-integrated platforms.

Education

Master of Accounting -

University of Washington
12.2025

Bachelor of Accounting - undefined

Central Washington University
01.2016

Skills

  • QuickBooks Online & Sage
  • Payroll & Certified Payroll
  • General Ledger & Reconciliations
  • Accounts Receivable, Billing & Collections
  • Shared Drive & Smartsheet
  • Month-End & Year-End Close
  • Audit Preparation & Compliance
  • Oracle, Lawson, ServiceNow, Backline
  • Adaptability & Can-Do Mindset
  • Accounting Software Proficiency
  • Expense Tracking

Timeline

General Accountant

Ground Up Construction
06.2025 - Current

Staff Accountant

New Sound Transportation LLC
11.2024 - 06.2025

Staff Accountant

ThriftBooks
09.2023 - 02.2024

Grants & Contracts Accountant

The Geneva Foundation
06.2020 - 06.2022

Financial Accountant

TrueBlue
02.2018 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Accounting - undefined

Central Washington University

Master of Accounting -

University of Washington

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