Kristina West
Bend,OR
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Accountant
Anheuser-Busch (AB In-Bev)
03.2018 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with 400+ vendors through effective communication, leading to better payment terms negotiation opportunities.
- Collaborated with senior accountants to perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely financial reporting.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable processing by verifying vendor invoices against purchase orders and contracts.
- Increased efficiency of payment runs by converting 35% of vendors from manual check to ACH.
- Provided support during audits by gathering requested documentation and answering questions from auditors.
- Managed client billing process to ensure prompt payment, improving cash flow management.
- Contributed to success of system migration project by assisting in data conversion tasks, ensuring seamless transition for finance team.
- Supported inventory control measures by performing periodic physical counts and reconciling discrepancies with system data.
- Prepared weekly bank reconciliations to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using Orchestrated Beer.
- Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
Sole Proprietor
Kristina West Bookkeeping
04.2011 - 05.2018
- Recording, adjusting reconciling client accounts on bi-monthly basis
- Manage vendors and issue 1099s when required to stay in compliance with IRS
- Prepare Financial Reports for finance purposes and tax projections
- Prepare trial balance for CPA tax prep.
- Developed strong professional relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Managed all financial aspects of business, including invoicing, budgeting, and tax preparation.
Staff Accountant
Shackelford Vervloet Accounting LLC
10.2012 - 05.2017
- Full-year bookkeeping duties for multiple companies
- Assist in effective month end close process including verification of journal entries and account reconciliations
- Adjust fixed asset acquisitions, dispositions and depreciation adjustments
- Assist with new process development
- Tie out year-end payroll and prepare 1099s to meet IRS compliance
- Cross review individual returns with other staff accountants
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Aided in preparing budgets and forecasting expenses and costs to make informed decisions regarding future financial performance.
- Prepared and filed tax returns to summarize transactions of calendar year and comply with laws and regulations.
Education
Bachelors in Business Management - Strong emphasis in finance
Linfield College
Hybrid Campus01.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
COCC
Bend, OR01.2010
Skills
- Proficient in multiple versions of Quickbooks
- Familiarity with financial reporting and GAAP compliance
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Sound judgment and critical thinking skills
- Understanding of database concepts and reporting
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within team environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic and initiative
- Tax Filing
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
References
- Kyle McKee, General Manager, President, 10 Barrel Brewing Co., (541) 514-1040
- Emily Edens, Innovation Project Manager, Tilray Brands, (541) 678-1399
- Alesha Josue, Territory Manager, Young's Market Company (541) 419-0397
- Adam Groves, CPA, Azure Accounting LLC, (541) 550-5700
- Joanne Shackelford, CPA, Shackelford Vervloet Accounting LLC, (541) 550-5700
Additional Information
- Served on interview and hiring committee
- Volunteered for environmental sustainability committee
- Always available as an "extra" for marketing projects and events coordinators
- Maintains that a work-life balance culture is integral for motivation and performance
Timeline
Junior Accountant
Anheuser-Busch (AB In-Bev)
03.2018 - Current
Staff Accountant
Shackelford Vervloet Accounting LLC
10.2012 - 05.2017
Sole Proprietor
Kristina West Bookkeeping
04.2011 - 05.2018
Bachelors in Business Management - Strong emphasis in finance
Linfield College
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
COCC
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