Laura Dutton
Littleton,CO
Summary
Detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven to analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies and formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Ziehm-Orthoscan
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Aided in preparing budgets and forecasting expenses and costs to make informed decisions regarding future financial performance.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Increased accuracy of financial statements through diligent attention to detail and thorough review processes.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Baldwin, Moffitt, Behm, LLP.
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Accounting Specialist
Interior Logic Design
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Post a high volume of approximately 100 invoices per day into SAP
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Accounting Specialist
Bro Retail/4 Sons Gas
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Enter approximately 650 invoices per week into Sage accounting software system.
- Cut checks for invoices as needed and obtain signature to be mailed out.
- Enter beer requests from stores into Excel and cut checks for selected stores.
- Assist sales accounting with entering cash deposits into the bank register.
- Month end close with bank reconciliations, accruals, and printing month end reports to give to the Controller.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
Accounts Payable Specialist (Temp Positions)
Headfarmer Recruiting
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Assist with any accounts payable related questions via phone or email
- Maintain and update the open payable file for 14 hotels
- Cut checks on a weekly basis for the hotels using Data Plus
- Process 75-100 invoices per day via Esker and SAP
- Scan invoices on a weekly basis into the Esker system.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
Accounting Specialist
Granite Warehouse
12.2010 - 06.2014
- Enter invoices into SAP daily
- Prepare payroll on a bi-weekly basis for approximately 12 employees
- Receive payments from customers and deposit checks daily
- Reconcile bank statements on a weekly basis, reclass invoices as needed month end close.
Education
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO06.2016
Skills
- Revenue Recognition
- Journal entry preparation
- Fixed Assets Management
- General Ledger Management
- [Software] proficient
- SAP expertise
- Accounts Payable / Invoice Coding
- Monthly Account / Bank Reconciliation
- ERP System Knowledge
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Monthly Journal Entries
- Account reconciliation processes
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Ziehm-Orthoscan
07.2022 - 09.2023
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Baldwin, Moffitt, Behm, LLP.
08.2021 - 07.2022
Accounting Specialist
Interior Logic Design
11.2019 - 07.2021
Accounting Specialist
Bro Retail/4 Sons Gas
08.2017 - 11.2019
Accounts Payable Specialist (Temp Positions)
Headfarmer Recruiting
07.2016 - 07.2017
Accounting Specialist
Granite Warehouse
12.2010 - 06.2014
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Red Rocks Community College
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