Jamie Peura
Vernonia
Summary
Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Gwin & Sons Logging Co. Inc.
06.2018 - Current
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements and financial records monthly.
- Conducted detailed cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects, guiding senior management in making informed investment decisions.
- Contributed to enhanced revenue growth by analyzing revenue streams and identifying underperforming areas.
- Facilitated smoother audit processes by maintaining organized and comprehensive financial documentation.
- Achieved compliance with all tax regulations by staying updated on changes and conducting thorough reviews of financial operations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
Tektronix
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring and tracking outstanding invoices.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations and industry standards related to financial transactions, contributing to the organization''s overall risk management strategy.
- Conducted regular audits of vendor invoices to ensure billing accuracy and adherence to contract terms.
- Processed employee expense reimbursements accurately and in a timely manner, maintaining employee satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, ensuring timely payments and accurate financial records.
- Improved invoice processing accuracy by implementing an efficient accounts payable system.
- Created detailed aging reports for management analysis, identifying potential collection issues and improving overall financial performance.
- Trained new team members on company accounting software systems, contributing to their quick integration into the finance department.
- Assisted in the development of internal controls for both accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Managed vendor relationships by addressing inquiries promptly and maintaining open lines of communication for positive relations.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Accountant
Century 21 Wright & Assoc.
09.2013 - 02.2015
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements and financial records monthly.
- Facilitated smoother audit processes by maintaining organized and comprehensive financial documentation.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2010
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Statements
- Financial Reporting
- Payroll Processing
- General Ledger Entries
- Tax Preparation
- General Ledger Management
- Management accounting
- General ledger accounting
- Invoice balancing
- Customer Relations
- Data inputting
- Cost accounting
- Quickbooks
- Administrative Support
- ERP systems proficiency
- GAAP Accounting
- Fixed Asset Management
- Auditing procedures
- Internal Controls
- Full-cycle accounting
- Superior attention to detail
- Revenue Recognition
- Partnership accounting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Great Plains
- Reporting
- Year-end close
- Financial Portfolio Management
- Accounting Controls
- Microsoft Office
- Journal Entries
- Documentation and Reports
Timeline
Accountant
Gwin & Sons Logging Co. Inc.
06.2018 - Current
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
Tektronix
02.2015 - 06.2018
Accountant
Century 21 Wright & Assoc.
09.2013 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Portland State University
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