Mindy Nichols
McMinnville,OR
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 ability to analyze accounting processes to identify deficiencies, implement corrective action to achieve compliance and mitigate risk.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Eshraghi Nurseries, LLC
Hillsboro, OR
06.2024 - Current
- Supervising all functions of the administrative department; including accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll.
- Continuous evaluation of internal controls to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with accounting principles.
- Monthly preparation of financial statements, including variance analysis and reporting to executive management.
- Managing internal and external audits with timely resolution of any issues or recommendations.
- Collaborate with executive team to develop financial strategies and meet business objectives.
Staff Accountant
Eshraghi Nurseries, Inc.
Hillsboro, OR
12.2018 - 06.2023
- Post customer payments by recording cash, checks and credit card transactions.
- Prepare bank deposit daily.
- Reconcile daily AR ledger and verify proper posting.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
- Review P&L vs. budget monthly.
- Post monthly closing entries.
- Manage fixed assets.
- Calculate commissions for outside sales.
- Review inventory levels for all locations.
Accounting Manager
Oregon Vineyard Supply, Co
McMinnville, OR
08.2011 - 12.2018
- Created budgets and forecasts for management.
- Compiled monthly journal entries into general ledger system.
- Maintained cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements.
- Prepared financial statements, annual budgets and other records.
- Tracked all expenses and inventory purchases against budget guidelines.
- Managed all areas of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management, banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed fixed assets.
- Assisted in implementing two new accounting software systems including creating new chart of accounts.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Oregon Vineyard Supply, Co
McMinnville, OR
06.2008 - 07.2011
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Processed invoices with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
- Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities and paid employees by receiving and verifying expense reports.
- Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft.
- Generated accounts payable reports for management review to aid in financial and business decision making.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Oregon Vineyard Supply, Co
McMinnville, OR
06.2006 - 05.2008
- Posted payments daily to appropriate customer accounts.
- Prepared daily deposit.
- Handled high volume of in-bound calls pertaining to reconciliation of delinquent accounts.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
Cash Office CSA
Lowe's Inc.
McMinnville, OR
06.2003 - 06.2006
- Responsible for daily reconciliation of over 20 sales registers.
- Completed research for all discrepancies between reports and actual funds received.
- Worked with management to reduce fraud.
- Responsible for daily bank deposits.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
George Fox University
Newberg, OR06-2022
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Cash flow management
- Internal controls
- Forecasting and budgeting
- Managerial Accounting
- Internal and external audits
Languages
English
Timeline
Controller
Eshraghi Nurseries, LLC
06.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
Eshraghi Nurseries, Inc.
12.2018 - 06.2023
Accounting Manager
Oregon Vineyard Supply, Co
08.2011 - 12.2018
Accounts Payable Specialist
Oregon Vineyard Supply, Co
06.2008 - 07.2011
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Oregon Vineyard Supply, Co
06.2006 - 05.2008
Cash Office CSA
Lowe's Inc.
06.2003 - 06.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Chemeketa Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
George Fox University