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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, OR
01-2004

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
Olga Carpenter