Meticulous Accountant polished in reconciling invoices and expense reports. Brings advanced abilities in multiple accounting software and systems. Versatile and methodical professional with several years of vast experience supporting financial services paired with outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Medical Consulting Group
Springfield, MO
08.2023 - 07.2025
Helped the company's largest and most important client go paperless to increase productivity
Managed all aspects of accounts payable and paid bills for MCG's largest surgery center
Prepared month end journal entries, financial statements and other informational schedules
Managed inventory counts and adjustments
Acted as financial resource for surgery center managers and managing partners
Worked with outside auditors and provided information to them as needed
Accounting Consultant
Dexter Distribution
Springfield, MO
03.2017 - 05.2023
Put in charge of Accounts Payable department to advise on new procedures
Learned current A/P policies and procedures to help company get caught up
Helped craft new procedures to prepare organization for imminent acquisition
Trained new personnel in Accounts Payable duties
Accounting Consultant
Expedia Group
Springfield, MO
03.2017 - 05.2023
Learned complicated contract procedures in a first month of employment
Reviewed and processed incoming contracts for Expedia partners
Prepared and distributed monthly metrics report to Senior Management
Monitored sales activity for company partners who had to meet criteria for added benefits
Participated in month end procedures doing manual calculations for large Expedia partners
Director of Accounting - West Region
SurgCenter Development
Palm Coast, FL
11.2017 - 09.2019
Helped the company open 5 new surgery centers in 2 years and trained 27 business officers on shortcuts in QuickBooks
Audited accounting records at month end for 27 west coast surgical centers
Prepared month end journal entries and financial statements for west coast centers
Trained 27 business officers to complete and submit 1099's each year
Created and maintained depreciation schedules for capitalized assets in 27 centers
Mentored business office managers on best accounting practices
Acted as financial resource for business office managers and managing partners
Implemented a credit card system for vendor payment that produces a financial benefit to UUHC
Supervised Hospital cashier's office and accounts payable staff of 9 individuals
Provided reports and information to internal and external auditors
Prepared and submitted detailed month-end reports for University Neuropsychiatric Institute
Prepared and distributed monthly statistical reports to Hospital management
Maintained excellent vendor relations
Managed collaboration between Accounts Payable and Purchasing / Receiving staff
Provided information to Patient Accounting concerning stop payments and refunds
Gathered and analyzed data for completion and submission of organization's 1099's
Accountant / Business Officer
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2009 - 10.2011
Developed a system of tuition charging that had not existed previously, and audited and adjusted over 6,200 student accounts during my first year of employment.
Supervised accounting staff of 5 accounting grads
Managed collection efforts of inside staff and outside agencies
Reviewed and correcting student financial plans
Audited student accounts and setting up Federal financial aid
Billed and coordinating payments from military branches for Tuition Assistance students
Assisted Student Services by handling student complaints
Accountant
Bard Access Systems
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2006 - 08.2009
Documented complex schedules in a short period of time, and simplified processes which had been done for over nine years.
Prepared journal entries, including complex reclass entries for $40 Million monthly sales
Prepared and distributing monthly financial statements and detailed month-end reports
Calculated and accruing royalties each month and disbursing royalty payments each quarter
Performed Sarbanes-Oxley tests for A/R and A/P each quarter
Audited expense reports from sales personnel
Reconciled balance sheet accounts each month and payroll hours each week
Accounted for fixed assets and depreciation
Audited check run for subsidiary company twice a week
Reported sales numbers to New Jersey corporate office each day
Accountant / Credit Manager
Onyx Graphics, Inc.
Midvale, UT
08.1999 - 03.2006
Implementing new accounting software package, bringing 'over 90' balance down from 17% of total A/R to 2% within the first 6 weeks, keeping the 'over 60' balance to 5% thereafter, and overhauling shipping processes to double shipping capacity
Assist the Vice President of Finance and Operations
Supervising accounting clerk
Approving credit applications and setting up new clients
Implementing and overseeing accounting for second company
Collecting A/R accounts, most of which were outside the U.S.
Notifying salespersons of past due customers and placing accounts on hold
Overseeing daily cash receipts
Making month-end journal entries, including department allocations
Preparing and distributing monthly financial statements
Preparing and submitting detailed quarter-end reports to parent company in The Netherlands
Reconciling three bank statements
Issuing credits for returned product or pricing discrepancies
Preparing reports for sales and administrative personnel
Reconciling inter-company accounts and making appropriate journal entries
Setting up and managing on-line bank accounts for two companies
Initiating US dollar and foreign currency wires
Signing checks
Accounting Coordinator
Bonneville Worldwide Entertainment
09.1998 - 08.1999
Devising inventory tracking and reconciliation system, and streamlining product returns and customer crediting process
Creating analytical reports for the Finance Director and the Controller
Entering sales data into the accounting system
Generating royalty information, editing and sending royalty statements
Assisting in month-end procedures
Tracking capital amortization and expenses for each of 150 video projects
Coding all payable invoices
Tracking all customer product returns
Collecting on past due A/R accounts
Entering all inventory transactions and balancing account at month end
Accounting Consultant
Human Resources, Inc.
Mount Vernon, WA
Transitioned payroll for 28 employees from manual process to outside agency
Audited 5 QB companies and preparing financial statements where none had been prepared
Helped organize paper financial records and helped digitize
Analyzed financial statements to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Collaborated with clients to identify accounting needs and provide tailored solutions.
Prepared budgets and forecasts to support strategic decision-making processes.
Reviewed and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate financial records.
Assisted in the implementation of new accounting software for improved efficiency.
Developed reports to communicate financial performance to stakeholders effectively.
Trained junior staff on accounting principles and best practices for accuracy.
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for clients.
Consulted with clients on how best to optimize their cash flow.
Created efficient workflow processes to streamline accounting operations.
Coached staff members on proper bookkeeping techniques and procedures.
Advised clients on best practices when it comes to managing finances.
Drafted reports that summarized financial information for stakeholders.
Researched complex accounting issues to ensure accuracy in reporting results.
Analyzed financial data to provide meaningful and accurate insights into a company's performance.
Conducted internal audits to identify areas of improvement in accounting processes.
Reviewed client accounts to identify discrepancies or errors in calculations.
Evaluated existing business models and provided recommendations for improvements.
Assisted with the development of financial policies and procedures for clients.
Developed detailed budget plans to help clients maximize their resources.
Liaised between external auditors, investors, bankers, and other stakeholders.
Provided guidance on day-to-day transactions such as payroll processing.
Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
Delivered superior level of customer service to small business clients.
Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.
Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
Researched changes in laws to maintain adherence to financial regulations.
Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
Education
B.S. - Accounting
Utah State University
Logan, Utah
Skills
Excellent Oral & Written Communication
Financial reporting
Accounts payable
Budget preparation
Auditing processes
Data analysis
Compliance adherence
Process improvement
Client consultation
Team leadership
Cross-functional collaboration
Training development
Effective communication
Problem resolution
Time management
Fixed asset management
Partnership accounting
Data inputting
Accounts payable and receivable
Cloud accounting
Quickbooks
Liquid asset testing
Funds management
Reporting
Variance analysis
Year-end close
Administrative support
Spreadsheet proficiency
Accounting recordkeeping
Great plains
Auditing
Bookkeeping knowledge
A/P and A/R
Budget analysis
Financial statements expertise
Cash flow management
General ledger management
Revenue recognition
Account reconciliation processes
Accounting controls
Budget forecasting
MS office suite
Audit support
Finance
Cashflow processes
Payroll liability and deductions
Attention to detail
Financial analysis
Financial management
Invoice balancing
Microsoft Excel
GAAP accounting
Accounting and bookkeeping
Bookkeeping
GAAP
Payroll processing
Account reconciliation
Full-cycle accounting
GAAP compliance
Problem Solving
Innovative
Confidentiality
Proactive
Positivity
Adapting to Change in Environment and Situations
Simultaneously Working with Multiple Clients
Collaboration
New Systems Implementation
Constant Striving for Operational Excellence
Supervising and Mentoring People
Professionalism
Organizational Support
Cost Consciousness
Judgment
Motivation
Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, Filters, Macros)
Word (Create, Format, Edit)
Epicor (Vista)
PeopleSoft
Lawson
Monarch
MFG/Pro
SAP Business One
Platinum
Hyperion
Great Plains
QuickBooks Enterprise
QBO
Outlook
Financial Force
Sales Force
ConSys
Looker
Oracle
Business And Accounting Skills
Years experience with month end close process and financial reporting
Account reconciliations including bank transactions and balance sheet accounts
Assisted with internal and external audits by providing accurate transaction information through data extraction
Prepared month-end journal entries
Interacted with other departments and applied company policies for accurate financial reporting
Prepared and tracked budget information
Maintained up to date chart of accounts
Performed miscellaneous data entry and administrative tasks such as creating reports, memos, and correspondence
Implemented best practices to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
Always ensured compliance with GAAP and company financial policies
Maintained a high level of confidentiality and security related to company information accessed
Represented my employers' brand(s) with pride and professionalism
Assisted with payroll (QBO and Commissions)
Performed SOX testing and royalty calculation and analysis
Oficina De Facturacion, Auditorias Y Codificacion at HIT Medical Consulting Group LLCOficina De Facturacion, Auditorias Y Codificacion at HIT Medical Consulting Group LLC