RIO NEWMAN
Cedar Hills,UT
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven accounting track record at Scenicview Academy, enhancing financial operations and internal controls. Expert in financial reporting and Microsoft Office, with a knack for leading teams to exceed objectives. Developed federally compliant lesson plans, impacting education across Utah. Demonstrated ability to engage over 500 classrooms, showcasing exceptional audience engagement skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accountant
Scenicview Academy
Provo, USA
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with seasoned CFO and financial director to leverage decades of expertise.
- Assisted in the development of new policies and procedures related to finance operations.
- Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Gained broad knowledge of the entire corporate and financial accounting process.
School Programs Manager
Thanksgiving Point
Lehi, USA
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversaw staff exceeding 70 employees.
- Coordinated logistics, scheduling tasks and vehicle maintenance as well as travel arrangements.
- Facilitated team collaboration in office settings.
- Designed federally compliant lesson plans utilized by educators across Utah.
Education Department Teacher
Thanksgiving Point
Lehi, USA
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Delivered science education to over 500 classes during a four-year period.
- Mastered techniques for effective audience engagement and message delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT08-2025
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Data Analysis
- General ledger management
- Bank reconciliation
- Data entry
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Payroll support
- Internal controls
Awards
- Employee of the Month, Thanksgiving Point, 06/01/21, (Over 1,200 employees)
- Manager of the Month, Thanksgiving Point, 04/01/23
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Scenicview Academy
03.2024 - Current
School Programs Manager
Thanksgiving Point
02.2022 - 08.2023
Education Department Teacher
Thanksgiving Point
08.2018 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Utah Valley University
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