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Maren Gatchell

Puyallup,WA

Summary

Senior Accountant with 20+ years of progressive accounting experience supporting multi-entity organizations. Expert in month-end and year-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, depreciation, cash management, and audit preparation. Extensive experience with Yardi Voyager (10+ years) and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (6+ years). Known for accuracy, process improvement, and collaboration with leadership to ensure timely and reliable financial reporting.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Fiscal Analyst 3

State of WA DSHS
Olympia, WA
08.2025 - Current

Review and approve payroll documents and deduction forms Consult on payroll problems, federal taxes, electronic fund transfers, insurance and other miscellaneous deductions Analyze and execute complex payroll transactions Reconcile agency general ledger and subsidiary accounting records Ensure payroll reports are examined and corrected Process, analyze and reconcile shared leave and other leave activities Establish, monitor, and maintain payroll files for all employees are retained according to agency policy

Treasury Lead

Senior Services of America, LLC
Tacoma, WA
02.2023 - Current
  • Lead accounts payable and treasury operations for a multi-entity organization
  • Oversee invoice processing, check runs, ACH payments, wire transfers, and credit card programs
  • Manage daily cash position reporting across multiple bank accounts; support cash flow planning
  • Review and approve payment selections in alignment with budgets and forecasts
  • Train, mentor, and evaluate AP staff; develop performance plans and process documentation
  • Partner with Accounting Manager to ensure compliance with internal controls and spend policies
  • Maintain vendor relationships and resolve complex payment and reconciliation issues

Staff Accountant

Senior Services of America, LLC
Tacoma, WA
03.2020 - 02.2023
  • Performed full-cycle general ledger accounting for 20+ entities and 50+ bank accounts
  • Prepared monthly accruals, depreciation entries, and recurring journal entries
  • Completed monthly and annual balance sheet reconciliations
  • Led bank reconciliations and daily cash reporting for multi-entity environment
  • Supported month-end and year-end close processes and external audits
  • Analyzed budgets, prepared expense reports, and identified variances
  • Assisted with opening new bank accounts for new management contracts

Accounts Payable Specialist

Senior Services of America, LLC
Tacoma, WA
02.2015 - 03.2020
  • Processed 500+ weekly payments with high accuracy and strict deadlines
  • Prepared journal entries and supported month-end close activities
  • Managed daily cash activity, bank access, wires, and financial reporting
  • Reconciled financial data to ensure accurate account balances
  • Researched discrepancies and resolved vendor and internal inquiries

Senior Accounting Specialist

NW Credit Union Association
SeaTac, WA
05.2014 - 11.2014
  • Managed full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Created and distributed invoices; followed up on delinquent accounts
  • Prepared general ledger entries and completed monthly reconciliations
  • Processed payroll, maintained payroll records, and filed tax reports
  • Reconciled project and event budgets in collaboration with project managers
  • Managed B&O; taxes, petty cash, and corporate credit cards

Education

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Bellevue College

Bookkeeping Certificate - undefined

Bellevue College

Skills

Month-End & Year-End Close

General Ledger Accounting

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Bank Reconciliations

Accruals & Depreciation

Cash & Treasury Management

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Audit Preparation & Compliance

Budget Analysis & Variance Reporting

Process Improvement

Yardi Voyager

Microsoft Dynamics GP

HRMS

AFRS

Advanced Excel

Timeline

Fiscal Analyst 3

State of WA DSHS
08.2025 - Current

Treasury Lead

Senior Services of America, LLC
02.2023 - Current

Staff Accountant

Senior Services of America, LLC
03.2020 - 02.2023

Accounts Payable Specialist

Senior Services of America, LLC
02.2015 - 03.2020

Senior Accounting Specialist

NW Credit Union Association
05.2014 - 11.2014

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Bellevue College

Bookkeeping Certificate - undefined

Bellevue College
Maren Gatchell