GARY DOWDELL
HOPKINS
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant with extensive experience in accounting and customer service. Proficient in managing financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely financial data. Adept at reconciling accounts, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating across departments to optimize financial processes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
General Accountant
Delavan AG Pumps, Inc.
12.2024 - Current
- Assist Controller with Month End Process, including Month End Checklist and Close Calendar.
- Calculate and post monthly journal entries, update reconciliations, and review subsidiary ledgers.
- Update monthly financial statements and bank collateral reporting.
- Assist Controller in preparing Board of Advisor packets and quarterly bank covenant reporting.
- Support annual financial reporting and tax return processes.
- Maintain and review AP/AR functions and processes.
- Develop and maintain internal management reports and company KPIs.
- Assist in accounting policies, annual budgeting, record retention, benefits review, and potential audits.
- Ensure inventory control and accuracy while handling other department projects as needed.
Staff Accountant
Suntide Commercial Realty
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborate with property management and corporate staff on all aspects of accounting.
- Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations and complete analytical reviews.
- Process journal entries, including reclasses and recurring entries.
- Assets’ with end month- and year-end closings.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Coordinated with Human Resources department on payroll-related matters ensuring accurate compensation calculations for all employees.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling property accounts and identifying discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Assisted in creation of new property accounts and determined tax filing and data requirements.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Project Accountant – Payables & Receivables
Bailiwicks
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained records, processed invoices, and reconciled accounts.
- Created and tracked project invoices and followed up on collections.
- Coordinated billing with project managers and ensured accurate financial documentation.
Night Auditor Supervisor
Hilton Embassy Suite
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Oversaw night audits of daily revenue and guest ledgers.
- Generated financial reports and resolved discrepancies.
- Managed cash and credit transactions while ensuring compliance.
Accountant
Carlson Print Group
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Handled daily accounting processes, cash tracking, and bank reconciliations.
- Prepared financial reports and ensured GAAP compliance.
- Maintained the general ledger and financial documentation integrity.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processed to support accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
- Streamlined the collections process for increased efficiency with detailed record-keeping and timely followups.
Inventory Clerk
Ventura Foods
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage, and documented variances.
- Assisted in physical inventories, verifying counts against existing records for improved accuracy in reporting data.
- Facilitated smooth communication between departments regarding inventory needs and adjustments, leading to better overall efficiency in operations.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to warehouse safety regulations and guidelines.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN01.2021
Certificate - Bookkeeping
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN01.2021
Certificate - Tax Preparer
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN01.2021
Diploma - Accounting Clerk
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN01.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Austin High School
Austin, MN01.2004
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Bank & Account Reconciliation
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Journal Entries & Adjustments
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Audit Preparation & Support
- Microsoft Excel & QuickBooks
- Sage 50/100 & Oracle Financials
- Accounting software proficiency
- Month-end closing
Timeline
General Accountant
Delavan AG Pumps, Inc.
12.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
Suntide Commercial Realty
09.2023 - 12.2024
Project Accountant – Payables & Receivables
Bailiwicks
07.2022 - 12.2022
Night Auditor Supervisor
Hilton Embassy Suite
12.2021 - 07.2022
Accountant
Carlson Print Group
05.2021 - 07.2022
Inventory Clerk
Ventura Foods
02.2020 - 07.2021
Certificate - Bookkeeping
Riverland Community College
Certificate - Tax Preparer
Riverland Community College
Diploma - Accounting Clerk
Riverland Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Austin High School
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Riverland Community College
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