Rob Craig
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Versatile Accounting Business Owner with talent for developing accounting systems from ground up. Hardworking, results-focused and forward-thinking financial expert. Over 24 years managing accounts and financial reporting within the Freight Forwarding industry.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Expeditors International Of Washington Inc
Seattle, WA
03.1997 - Current
- Helped convert/Develop/QA test/ financial department systems from EIFA to Exp.o Accounting.
- Helped convert from existing Commission system to SAP Callidus, including correspondence and monitoring of Global entries by overseas Controllers.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Drafted variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
Installer/Fabricator/Electrician/Plumber Technician
Dairy Supply Service, Inc.
Puyallup, WA - Washington
06.1989 - 12.1996
- Employed skills in cementing and welding to finalize high-quality piping systems.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Drilled holes into parts of existing structures to complete piping meeting applicable FDA codes.
- Provided 24hr emergency services to install and repair milk cooling systems, vacuum pumps, milking systems to meet scheduled milking cycle times (around 2/day).
- Hired temporary workers for unloading of semi trucks for dairy supplies (chlorine/iodine/paper towels).
- Hired temporary workers and oversaw assembly of grain silos. Transported and installed grain silos and applicable hardware on site.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
University of Washington
Seattle, WA12.1996
Skills
- Journal Entry Preparation
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Accounting Software Systems
- Positive Team Player
- Microsoft Office
- Effective and Professional Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Financial Information Systems
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Expeditors International Of Washington Inc
03.1997 - Current
Installer/Fabricator/Electrician/Plumber Technician
Dairy Supply Service, Inc.
06.1989 - 12.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
University of Washington