JAMES FEUCHT
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with a degree in Business Administration, emphasizing Accounting, and a strong foundation in audit principles. Nearly two years of experience in the non-profit sector, specializing in financial oversight, compliance, and supporting eviction prevention programs. Current role has further honed the ability to analyze and manage financial data. Eager to contribute skills to the Department of Revenue's Audit Division, leveraging a diverse background to support state tax audits. Committed to ethical standards and continuous learning, aligning with the Department's mission to ensure tax compliance and serve the community effectively. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk / Entry Level Accountant
Shields Tax & CPA, PLLC
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities for clients by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Prepared accurate financial statements, monthly and quarterly, to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Used accounting software to reconcile accounts, track income, and generate invoices.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
Case Manager & Housing Navigator
Share Vancouver
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Mediated between current landlords and property managers, program participants and future landlords and property managers.
- Built master list of available apartment units for Section 8 programs to assist candidates in obtaining permanent housing.
- Negotiated and successfully prevented over 150 evictions and secured over $1.5 million in rental assistance.
- Helped clients obtain social services by assisting with forms and coordinating referral processes.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients' situations to determine needs and goals.
Maritime COVID-19 Coordinator
SphereMD
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Kept clients on-track with treatment and care plans, continuously monitoring and evaluating progress.
- Coordinated logistics for COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Located and liaised with clinics to secure COVID-19 testing for clientele.
- Maintained individualized and accurate patient care progress notes.
- Completed digital charting covering patients' treatments, conditions and responses to care.
Field Organizer
Idaho Democratic Party
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Organized town hall meetings featuring candidates, fostering direct dialogue between voters and the campaign team.
- Recruited and trained volunteers, Precinct Captains, and District Chairs on Votebuilder, Google/Microsoft Office, Zoom, and virtual phone banks.
- Generated weekly reports to evaluate program success for State Party Representatives.
- Generated reports to evaluate program success and make modifications.
- Transcribed data and organized spreadsheets to record donations, phone calls, and canvassing efforts.
Field Organizer
Mike Bloomberg
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Recruited and trained volunteers to handle field canvassing functions.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of the community.
- Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
- Monitored volunteers through regular assessments and performance/data evaluations.
- Increased voter engagement by organizing and executing strategic door-to-door canvassing efforts.
- Analyzed data from outreach efforts to inform future strategies and optimize resource allocation.
Education
Business Administration - Accounting emphasis -
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT07.2024
Associate of Liberal Arts -
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID05.2018
Skills
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Financial Data Analysis
- Customer Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Collaboration
Internships
- English Teacher at the Chingoo International School of English (Linyi, China, 2017)
- Political Intern with the Nez Perce County Democratic Party (Lewiston, Idaho, 2016)
Timeline
Front Desk / Entry Level Accountant
Shields Tax & CPA, PLLC
01.2024 - Current
Case Manager & Housing Navigator
Share Vancouver
09.2021 - 07.2023
Maritime COVID-19 Coordinator
SphereMD
02.2021 - 06.2021
Field Organizer
Idaho Democratic Party
06.2020 - 11.2020
Field Organizer
Mike Bloomberg
01.2020 - 03.2020
Business Administration - Accounting emphasis -
Western Governors University
Associate of Liberal Arts -
Lewis-Clark State College
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