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Helen Nguyen

Bothell

Summary

Results-driven CPA with four years of experience, excelling in financial statement preparation and process improvement. Demonstrates a strong ability to learn quickly, and thrive in challenging environments. Consistently recognized for high-quality work, and a curious, efficient mindset. Enthusiastic team player aiming to elevate organizational performance by harnessing technical capabilities.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Northwest Administrators, Inc.
Seattle

Staff Accountant
04.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Facilitated audit readiness by collaborating with cross-functional teams and promptly addressing auditors’ document requests.
  • Transformed the investment reconciliation process by redesigning work papers to adhere to accounting standards, amplifying accuracy in financial reporting.

Northwest Administrators, Inc.
Seattle

Staff Accountant, Jr.
02.2022 - 03.2025

Job overview

  • Streamlined bank reconciliation and data validation processes through mastery of variance analysis, achieving a 20% reduction in discrepancy levels, and boosting team performance.
  • Optimized financial reporting by preparing journal entries and financial statements, while analyzing financial results for multiple clients, and providing critical insights for decision-making.
  • Evaluated the clarity of financial support documents for 35 trust clients, partnering with a supervisor to implement enhancements.
  • Revamped financial statement checklist for 35 trust clients, addressing irregularities and redundancies during review phase, reducing review time by 20%, and refining month-end reporting efficiency.
  • Solely responsible for multiple process improvement projects, including procedural documentation, data consolidation, enhancing data maintenance, and departmental standardization.
  • Diligently reconciled tax liability, completed tax return filings, and formulated persuasive correspondence to agencies, upholding regulatory standards.

Northwest Administrators, Inc.
Seattle

Accounts Payable/Administrative Assistant
02.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Processed high-volume transactions and GL-coded invoices using Bill.com and QuickBooks, ensuring 99% payment accuracy.
  • Led the first vendor testing project, uncovering process inefficiencies, and implementing improvements, reducing data redundancy by 25%.
  • Enhanced procedural documentation via proactive information gathering and the creation of comprehensive walk-throughs, equipping the team with essential guidelines, and enriching the onboarding experience.

Education

Bothell, WA
Bothell, WA

Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration – Accounting & MIS
06-2022

University Overview

  • Coursework: Accounting Information Systems, Business of Technology, Information Management and Analysis, Audit Practices, Programming.
  • GPA: 3.66

Edmonds, WA
Edmonds, WA

Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) from Business
06-2018

University Overview

  • GPA: 3.85

Skills

  • Java, SQL, JavaScript
  • Critical thinking
  • Internal controls
  • ERP systems
  • Audit support
  • Java, SQL, JavaScript
  • Critical thinking
  • Internal controls
  • ERP systems
  • Audit support

Certification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Washington | Jan 2025

Languages

Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Northwest Administrators, Inc.
04.2025 - Current

Staff Accountant, Jr.

Northwest Administrators, Inc.
02.2022 - 03.2025

Accounts Payable/Administrative Assistant

Northwest Administrators, Inc.
02.2021 - 01.2022

Bothell, WA

Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration – Accounting & MIS

Edmonds, WA

Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) from Business

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