Heather Johnson
Martinez,CA
Summary
Dynamic Finance Manager/Accounting Bookkeeper with expertise in financial record management and payroll administration at Thunderbird Headquarters, Inc., a small family run business. Proven track record in enhancing financial reporting accuracy and streamlining accounting operations. Skilled in Sage 100 and adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and ensure compliance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager /Accounting Bookkeeper
Thunderbird Headquarters, Inc.
08.2009 - Current
- Supported financial reporting and analysis tasks, learning company-specific software system of MAS 100.
- Performed monthly financial statement reconciliation to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinated daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate data entry.
- Liaison with company CPA
- Managed payroll, paid quarterly taxes to state and federal agencies, created W-2's for each employee
- Processed and paid quarterly Sales & Use Tax
- Performed AR and AP duties as needed, including customer refunds and cash deposits
- Successfully implemented new software to streamline sales and use tax.
Stability Associate
Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Analyzed customer data to identify trends and anticipate customer needs.
- Write stability protocols and create cost analysis/budget
- Assisted with writing the CMC section for a topical drug FDA NDA
Analytical Chemist II
Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Performed HPLC analysis and method development for both active components and impurities/degradants
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical issues in laboratory processes.
- Effectively supervised a staff of 3 laboratory technicians - duties included conducting reviews, writing goals and assigning day to day work.
Education
MBA - General
Sonoma State University
Petaluma, CA12-2003
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Chemistry
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA05-1997
Skills
- Financial record management
- Accounts receivable & payable
- Reconciliation of bank statements
- Payroll administration and processing
- Tax processing expertise
- Financial account reconciliation
- Financial reporting & recordkeeping
- Proficient in Sage 100, Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint
- General ledger management
Accomplishments
Streamlined processing and accounting of sales and use tax by successfully implementing AvaTax Software.
Timeline
Finance Manager /Accounting Bookkeeper
Thunderbird Headquarters, Inc.
08.2009 - Current
Stability Associate
Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences
Analytical Chemist II
Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences
MBA - General
Sonoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Chemistry
Saint Mary's College of California
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