Gale Ahrens
Quality Control Technician (Paper Industry)
Long Beach,WA
Summary
Dedicated financial leader with extensive experience in budget preparation and financial transactions management. Known for strong attention to detail and leadership, consistently ensuring compliance with financial regulations and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Treasurer
Long Beach Grange #667
07.2024 - Current
- Managed financial records and transactions for the community organization.
- Prepared budgets and financial statements for organizational meetings.
- Oversaw fundraising activities and tracked contributions from members.
- Coordinated audits and ensured compliance with financial regulations.
- Implemented efficient bookkeeping practices to streamline financial processes.
- Collaborated with board members on financial planning initiatives.
- Provided training and support to volunteers in financial management tasks.
- Presented financial information at board meetings as needed.
- Reviewed accounts payable and receivable activities to ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
- Monitored and maintained financial records, including budgets, investments, and expenditures.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger entries.
- Ensured timely payment of vendors and creditors through regular follow-ups.
- Managed cash flow forecasting activities in accordance with organizational goals.
- Reconciled accounts with statements and invoices on monthly basis, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to maintain records accuracy.
- Identified trends to drive cost-saving and profit-generating decisions and recommendations.
- Coordinated audits and participated in external audit process reviews.
- Liaised with banks and other capital providers to maintain continuous access to capital.
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure responsible fiscal management.
- Created detailed financial statements for senior leadership review.
- Maintained compliance with all applicable federal, state, local regulations regarding finance operations.
- Evaluated financial information to determine present and future financial performance.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy before processing payments.
- Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management, and budgets.
- Supervised month-end close processes and reconciled treasury transactions.
- Compiled, prepared, and filed federal and state tax returns in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Controlled revenue collection systems to maintain information quality and integrity.
- Coordinated timely dissemination of internal and external financial statements, annual audits, and annual budgets.
- Used US GAAP to shape technical accounting policies and procedures.
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
Quality Control Technician
Weyerhaeuser
03.1975 - 06.2007
- Utilized testing equipment to evaluate product specifications and compliance.
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues promptly.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate quality records.
- Trained new staff on quality standards and testing protocols.
- Participated in root cause analysis for non-conformance reports.
- Supported audits by providing necessary documentation and evidence of compliance.
- Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
- Assisted with training new Quality Control Technicians on proper procedures for inspecting materials and products.
- Maintained accurate records on product inspection results and reported findings to management team.
- Collaborated with production personnel concerning any changes made during the manufacturing process which could affect product quality or reliability.
- Conducted frequent quality and compliance reviews of production work.
- Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
- Analyzed data collected during the inspection process in order to identify trends or patterns related to product defects or malfunctions.
- Generated reports detailing inspection results for internal tracking purposes as well as external reporting requirements.
- Participated in continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen events aimed at improving overall quality levels within the organization.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding product quality in a timely manner.
- Verified conformance of parts using statistical sampling techniques such as ANSI and ASQ Z1.4.
- Calibrated, validated or maintained laboratory equipment.
- Participated in technical trainings and workshops to improve skills set and boost overall knowledge.
- Identified and troubleshot equipment problems.
- Completed data capture forms, equipment logbooks or inventory forms to support testing procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Lane Community College
Eugene, ORHigh School Diploma - undefined
North Eugene High School
Eugene, OR06.1974
Skills
Financial reporting
Budget preparation
Compliance management
Cash flow forecasting
Audit coordination
Fundraising strategy
Timeline
Treasurer
Long Beach Grange #667
07.2024 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Weyerhaeuser
03.1975 - 06.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
North Eugene High School
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Lane Community College