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Hope Wilson

Cohasset,MN

Summary

Highly-motivated Chief Accounting Officer with twenty-six years of experience in progressive accounting roles. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Accounting Officer

Tacora Resources LLC
Grand Rapids, MN
01.2017 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with IFRS and internal controls for financial reporting.
  • Developed, implemented, and maintained accounting systems to ensure accuracy of financial information.
  • Managed the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Prepared financial statements and reports in accordance with established deadlines.
  • Conducted ongoing reviews of existing procedures to ensure effective use of resources and accuracy of data entry.
  • Provided guidance on complex accounting issues including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and financial instruments.
  • Assisted external auditors in annual audit preparation by providing necessary documentation as required.
  • Implemented new accounting software systems in order to improve efficiency throughout the department.
  • Monitored changes in taxation regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
  • Reconciled intercompany transactions between multiple entities within the organization.
  • Created monthly variance reports comparing actual results against budget or prior year activity.
  • Performed ad hoc analyses as requested by executive leadership team.

Chief Accounting Officer

Magnetation, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MN
08.2008 - 01.2017
  • Ensured compliance with GAAP and internal controls for financial reporting.
  • Developed, implemented, and maintained accounting systems to ensure accuracy of financial information.
  • Managed the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Prepared financial statements and reports in accordance with established deadlines.
  • Assisted external auditors in annual audit preparation by providing necessary documentation as required.
  • Implemented new accounting software systems in order to improve efficiency throughout the department.
  • Monitored changes in taxation regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
  • Performed ad hoc analyses as requested by executive leadership team.

Accountant

Laserex Systems, Inc.
Eden Prairie, MN
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Manage accounting department
  • Prepare monthly financial statements in a timely manner
  • Responsible for corporate, state and sales tax in multiple states
  • Plan and facilitate the annual audit
  • Create the annual budget
  • Completed the implementation of a new accounting software.

Staff Accountant

Ceridian Employer Services
Minneapolis, MN
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Perform monthly close procedures
  • Maintain account reconciliations for various accounts
  • Consolidation of financial data into profit and loss statements for management
  • Proficient in Oracle, Hyperion, and J.D
  • Edwards
  • Prepare audit and tax schedules.

Staff Accountant

Boyum & Barenscheer PLLP
Minneapolis, MN
  • Prepare tax returns for various types and sizes of entities including corporations, partnerships, individuals and trusts
  • Perform audits of corporations, nonprofit organizations and employee benefit plans
  • Compile financial statements incorporating the requirements of U.S
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principals
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, and Lotus for Windows.

Education

B.A., Accounting -

Bethel College
01.1998

Skills

  • Financial reporting expertise
  • International Accounting Standards
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Audit Coordination and Oversight
  • GAAP Compliance Knowledge
  • ERP System Expertise

Certification

  • Certified Public Accoutant (Inactive)

Timeline

Chief Accounting Officer

Tacora Resources LLC
01.2017 - Current

Chief Accounting Officer

Magnetation, Inc.
08.2008 - 01.2017

Accountant

Laserex Systems, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2005

Staff Accountant

Ceridian Employer Services
01.2000 - 01.2002

Staff Accountant

Boyum & Barenscheer PLLP

B.A., Accounting -

Bethel College

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