Heather Johnston

Accomplished Senior Accountant with 17 years of experience in revenue accounting, accounts payable, and financial reporting within the energy sector. CPA Exam eligible beginning September 1, 2025. Recently engaged in professional development to further strengthen expertise in GAAP, Excel automation, and generative AI. Recognized for streamlining workflows, enhancing internal controls, and delivering audit-ready documentation under tight deadlines. Eager to re-enter the workforce and apply sharpened skills to support high-performing accounting and finance teams.

• CPA - Certified Public Accountant Exam eligible after September 1, 2025

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Institute of Management Accountants

Professional Development Period • League City, TX May 2025 – Present

• Actively pursuing, identifying, and targeting opportunities that leverage strengths in attention to detail, cross-functional collaboration, and strong analytical skills.
• Conducted a thorough self-assessment of career aspirations and pinpointed key areas for professional growth.
• Increasing advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including AI integration with Copilot, macros, and VBA, in an effort to improve performance in accounting-related technology.

Business Owner, Brilliant Dawn Productions • Oklahoma & Texas May 2017 – May 2018

• Secured $1,000 in production funding and resources, demonstrating initiative, financial planning capabilities, and the ability to align budgeting efforts with project goals.
• Demonstrated outstanding leadership capabilities by successfully leading the recruitment and hiring process, thus assembling a high-performing crew of 10 professionals and 5 actors.
• Composed and launched successful social media marketing campaigns, increasing engagement by more than 70% with each campaign.

Relocation • Stillwater, OK to Baytown, TX May 2017 - May 2017

• Employed a methodical approach to streamline personal inventory, mirroring the attention to detail and resource management required for financial reporting and analysis.
• Applied strategic decision-making to optimize limited resources, reflecting the ability to effectively allocate and manage budgets, time, and operational costs.
• Effectively organized competing priorities and adapted to shifting demands, similar to balancing financial deadlines, reports, and multiple accounting projects.

Independent Sales Representative, Avon Products, LLC • Stillwater, OK Feb 2017 - May 2017

• Showcased adaptability and business acumen in a dynamic, self-directed environment, aligning with the analytical and organizational demands of senior accounting roles.
• Built and retained a loyal customer base by consistently delivering exceptional service and fostering strong, long-term client relationships.
• Controlled all financial aspects of independent sales operations, including budgeting, expense tracking, and revenue forecasting.

Relocation • Bartlesville, OK to Stillwater, OK Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

• Navigated a relocation to significantly smaller living quarters, demonstrating strong time management skills by coordinating and adhering to tight timelines for packing, moving, and settling in.
• Leveraged strong analytical and communication skills to navigate change, maintain reporting accuracy, and uphold internal controls in a new business environment.
• Exhibited adaptability by quickly integrating into a new organizational culture, aligning with local compliance standards, and building effective working relationships across departments.