Olga Carpenter
Battle Ground,WA
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Administration Manager
Freestyle Transport
Vancouver, WA
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented budget forecasting models to enhance financial planning accuracy.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies between projected and actual financial performance.
- Streamlined reporting processes, ensuring timely delivery of financial statements to stakeholder.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable department, improving cash flow management practices.
- Mentored junior finance staff on best practices in financial analysis and reporting methodologies.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across departments.
- Implemented cost-control measures that substantially decreased unnecessary expenditures.
- Streamlined internal audit process, enhancing efficiency and reducing discrepancies.
- Improved stakeholder confidence with detailed financial analysis and transparent communication.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, enhancing accuracy and timeliness of budget analyses.
- Led cross-departmental initiatives to optimize resource allocation and cost management strategies.
- Developed comprehensive administrative policies, improving operational efficiency across finance functions.
- Conducted regular audits of financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal controls.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align financial strategies with organizational goals and objectives.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Collaborated closely with external auditors during annual reviews, facilitating a smooth audit process each year.
- Ensured timely completion of month-end close activities while maintaining strict adherence to accounting standards.
- Managed payroll operations, ensuring accurate calculations and timely disbursements for all employees.
- Optimized cash management strategies to maximize available funds for investment opportunities.
Accountant
Expressions Printing
Tigard, OR
05.2013 - 09.2022
- Managed monthly financial statements and ensured compliance with accounting standards.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Developed budgets and forecasts, aligning with organizational goals for growth.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Prepared and filed 1099 tax forms.
- Assisted CPA with Year-End audit and taxes.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Controller
Printing Today
Portland, OR
10.2004 - 05.2013
- Directed financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Oversaw budget preparation and forecasting to support strategic planning initiatives.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures, resulting in timely financial statements delivery.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
- Provided insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
- Prepared detailed variance analyses on a monthly basis, enabling more effective tracking of actuals versus forecasted figures.
- Oversaw management of payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for printing business with $750,000 in monthly expenses.
- Assisted outside CPA firm with annal adits and tax reports.
- Prepared and presented financial data to Board of Directors during quarterly board meetings.
Education
No Degree -
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon, OR01-2004
Skills
- Budget forecasting
- Financial budgeting
- Verbal and written communication
- Skilled in ADP, QuickBooks and Macola Accounting Softwear
- Cost accounting
- Cash flow management
- Departmental oversight
- Mentoring and training
- Human resources
- GAAP
- P&L tracking
- Financial audits
Timeline
Finance and Administration Manager
Freestyle Transport
09.2022 - Current
Accountant
Expressions Printing
05.2013 - 09.2022
Controller
Printing Today
10.2004 - 05.2013
No Degree -
Portland Community College