KAYLA DERNIER
Everett,WA
Summary
Dedicated Senior Accountant, with over 10 years of experience seeking a career in the nonprofit
sector. With goals to focus on financial management and compliance to support mission-driven organizations. Expertise in auditing financial statements, creating relationships with clients and assisting with month-end closing procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant/Accounts Payable Specialist
Western Washington Medical Group
01.2023 - Current
- Complete accounts payable processing for 200+ invoices/100+ checks per week, accurately and on time
- Maintain compliance standards by reviewing all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval before payment
- Reconcile vendor statements
- Research and resolve discrepancies
- Respond to vendor and staff inquiries and analyze discrepancies in accounts payable
- Execute credit card and bank account reconciliation
- Maintaining historical records of all vendor payment, supplier files (i.e.IRS Form W-9 documents) and documentation thoroughly and accurately following agency policy and generally accepted accounting practices
- Responsible for creating efficiencies, streamlining and improving the accounts payable process
Accountant
Western Washington Medical Group
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Provide support and perform for various month end procedures
- Maintain and update several Excel spreadsheets in preparation for month end closing.Prepares moderately complex journal entries for entry into the general ledger system on a monthly basis
- Prepare cash deposits for administrative and miscellaneous funds
- Maintain cash management spreadsheet, balancing to the bank daily and bank compliance monthly
- Analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts for accuracy
- Assist with preparation of spreadsheets to support local and state tax returns
- Complete online compliance reporting monthly for the healthcare industry
- Assists with the maintenance and application of internal controls
- Work with subsidiary ledgers (AP, Payroll); Assist other accounting staff to troubleshoot problems and improve processes
- Experience with SAGE accounting software
Assurance Associate
Moss Adams
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Recognize potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and communicate them to the assurance team
- Clearly and accurately document the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, audit client's engagement history, and planned audit approach
- Challenge procedures used in the past and attempt to enhance audit techniques
- Maintain a strong client focus, be responsive to client requests, and develop/maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
- Stay informed of current business/economic developments relevant to the client's business
- Collaborate with assurance team members to set responsibilities and contribute ideas
Education
Bachelor's - Business Administration/Accounting
University of Washington
Bothell, WA06.2017
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Leadership
- Financial Software and Computer Technology
- Equipment management
- Team oriented
Timeline
Senior Accountant/Accounts Payable Specialist
Western Washington Medical Group
01.2023 - Current
Accountant
Western Washington Medical Group
06.2021 - 01.2023
Assurance Associate
Moss Adams
10.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor's - Business Administration/Accounting
University of Washington
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