Jennifer Watson
Tulalip
Summary
Dynamic Senior Accountant with extensive experience at Funko, LLC, excelling in month-end closing management and audit preparation. Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail and GAAP expertise, enhancing financial reporting accuracy through advanced Excel functions. Proven track record in strengthening internal controls and ensuring compliance with SOX standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Funko, LLC
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Performed all aspects of the accounting closing process, including but not limited to reviewing system generated entries. Managed month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Prepared detailed financial statements for quarterly board meetings, providing clear insights into financial health.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Prepared monthly journal entries, reconciliations and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with SOX standards by staying current on updates and integrating changes into accounting practices as needed.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries. Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by implementing advanced Excel functions for data analysis.
- Analyzed P/L and Balance sheet accounts
- Supported other analysis and reporting requirements.
Payroll Specialist
Advanced Sterilization Products
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Processed timesheets and other data to ensure prompt and correct processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Ensured correct and prompt processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations (immediate payout states), and changes to pay rates.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Processed North America and Puerto Rico payroll with multi-state processing.
- Processed International payroll, including Canada and Mexico.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
Payroll Manager
Tulalip Tribes Of Washington
08.2011 - 04.2020
- Managed a team of payroll specialists, providing training and guidance to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
- Reviewed time records for 1000 plus employees from payroll upload to check distribution to verify accuracy of information.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Processed adjustments to create exact records for payroll processing functions.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions, and retirement accounts.
- Processed retroactive pay adjustments and other special payments to make up for compensation shortfall in previous pay period.
- Maintained employee confidence with secure handling of sensitive information during all stages of the payroll process.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying current on regulations and updating policies accordingly.
- Submitted quarterly reports on payroll activities to Controller and CFO. Reconciled payroll reports to 941. Calculated tax owed, if any, and verified semi-weekly tax deposits through EFTPS.
- Reconciled, prepared, and sent 941 Quarterly, SUTA, and Worker’s Compensation tax returns, annual W- 2, W-3 for over 1,500 employees.
- Reduced errors in payroll data entry by implementing automated systems and providing thorough training to staff members.
- Partnered with IT professionals to develop custom software solutions tailored specifically for company’s unique payroll needs.
- Created and implemented a timekeeping system.
- Trained employees on time-keeping processes.
- Managed database conversion.
- Directed meetings between payroll, accounting, and Human Resources managers/teams to resolve ongoing issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06-2004
Skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Task management and prioritization
- Ethical conduct
- GAAP expertise
- Audit preparation & remediation
- Month/Year-end closing management
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite/Power BI skills
- Experience in multiple ERP Platforms: UKG/MS Navigator/Sage/Munis/SAP/Quickbooks/NetSuite/Concur
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Funko, LLC
10.2022 - 03.2025
Payroll Specialist
Advanced Sterilization Products
06.2020 - 07.2021
Payroll Manager
Tulalip Tribes Of Washington
08.2011 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Central Washington University
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