Keith Alm

Twenty years of experience as a Corporate Accountant at Chiron Corporation, Arthur Anderson Inc., Robert Half Talent Solutions and Maas Brother’s, Powder Coaters. Five years of experience as a Contracts/Grants Accountant at UCSF Children’s Hospital Research Institute and Alameda County Community Food Bank. BS in Business Administration/Accounting. Responsible for maintenance of general ledger accounts including revenue, payroll, fixed assets, cash and investments. Coordinated the accounting month-end close process, prepared journal entries and performed on-going analytical review in support of the monthly close. Prepared revenue and investment related schedules for monthly reporting packages. Prepared annual audit schedules. Reconciled multiple bank and investment accounts. Maintained fixed asset modules and calculated monthly depreciation. Reconciled payroll taxes and benefits accounts. Backfilled A/P and A/R functions. Consistently shortened the month end close process by leveraging MS excel data analysis functions to analyze period over period P&L and BS fluctuations. An addition managing the monthly work flow to leverage time during the critical month end processing period. Proficiency with other relevant software applications; Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Hands on experience with NetSuite, PeopleSoft, SAP, Sage, and QuickBooks Desktop/Online. Proven ability to work in a team environment while professionally interacting with all levels of personnel. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure, successfully meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of competence, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Experienced with financial analysis, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. Utilizes strategic planning to improve financial performance and operational efficiency. Track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving organizational goals.