Detail-oriented Accountant, effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Midwest Motor Express, Inc.
11.2020 - Current
Increased efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing new financial software.
Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying informed about changes and filing all required forms accurately and promptly.
Assistant Controller
Bismarck Tribune Lee Enterprises
08.2013 - Current
Assistant Controller for Lee Enterprises publications in eight states
Conduct all accounting functions including account reconciliations, annual, monthly and quarterly budgeting
Supervise annual and month-end financial closing and analysis of results
Meet with Publisher, managers and other staff to discuss plans, solutions and results for company operations
Reduced bad debt expense through collection efforts to meet plan for the year
Accounting contact for all employees with questions.
Accounting Supervisor
Bismarck Tribune Lee Enterprises
05.2009 - 07.2013
Supervise and train accounting staff of four employees
Process bi-weekly payroll for 120 employees
Assist with annual and month-end financial closing and analysis of results
Guided collection of data for audits of financial information and systems
Assist staff with accounting software questions and Excel usage.
Lead Accountant
Bismarck Tribune Lee Enterprises
07.2002 - 04.2009
Maintain and order newsprint inventory daily
Responsible for all accounts payable.
Provider Audit
State of North Dakota
05.1998 - 06.2002
Conducted audits of foster care homes, residential treatment centers and developmental disability facilities within North Dakota
Audits consisted of reviewing interim budgets, examination of expenses and revenues, review of grant allocations and reconciliation of facilities revenues to State records
Examination of nursing home cost reports and rate setting.
Staff Accountant
Wilson Learning Company
01.1997 - 04.1998
Conducted year-end reconciliation of accounts with parent company in Japan and subsidiaries
Forecasted and tracked cash position of company and reviewed budgets for seven departments, providing solutions for budget discrepancies
Processed monthly sales tax information to 34 states and preparation of information for audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND
Skills
Supervisor experience
Highly proficient in Excel
Experience in accounting software programs
Excellent written communication skills
Auditing
Tax Return Filing
GAAP Accounting
Budget Analysis
Bank Reconciliation
volunteer experience
Swim Official for 12 years for Mandan Marlins Swim Club, Mandan High School and University of Mary
Mandan Marlins Swim Club President and board member
North Dakota swim club State Board Member
Bismarck Mandan Tennis Association
Timeline
Accountant
Midwest Motor Express, Inc.
11.2020 - Current
Assistant Controller
Bismarck Tribune Lee Enterprises
08.2013 - Current
Accounting Supervisor
Bismarck Tribune Lee Enterprises
05.2009 - 07.2013
Lead Accountant
Bismarck Tribune Lee Enterprises
07.2002 - 04.2009
Provider Audit
State of North Dakota
05.1998 - 06.2002
Staff Accountant
Wilson Learning Company
01.1997 - 04.1998
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Mary
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