Rose Faupel
Tucson,United States
Summary
Highly skilled Senior Accountant experienced in managing financial procedures and coordinating accounting operations. Proficient in conducting detailed financial analysis, enhancing internal controls, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Demonstrated leadership in improving financial efficiency and accuracy through team management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Tucson Airport Authority
Tucson, United States
06.2023 - Current
- Prepare and record monthly journal entries, following GAAP, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Coordinate month-end closing and perform account analysis to maintain financial integrity.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, preparing detailed schedules for transparency.
- Support annual financial audits, identifying areas for improved departmental efficiency.
- Identify and implement process improvements in financial reporting and analysis, driving operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making. Streamline month-end closing processes, enhancing financial accuracy and transparency through meticulous account reconciliations and detailed reporting.
- Provide crucial cross-functional support, serving as backup for payroll and accounts payable, ensuring seamless continuity of essential financial operations.
- Supervised staff members and trained staff members on the proper utilization of accounting software applications.
Accountant
Tucson Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Tucson, United States
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Provide crucial backup for payroll and accounts payable functions, ensuring continuity of essential financial operations across departments.
- Identify and implement process improvements in financial reporting and analysis, driving operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
- Drive operational efficiency by identifying and implementing process improvements in financial reporting, fostering data-driven decision-making across departments.
- Analyzed monthly accounts receivable for $2.5million in revenue, identifying trends and variances
- Coordinated builder payments through multiple platforms, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
Lead Accountant
JandD Ferguson
07.2015 - 03.2021
- Supported the monthly close process with schedules and checklists, ensuring timely completion.
- Performed GAAP accruals, reconciled sub-ledgers, and resolved discrepancies for accurate financials.
- Forecasted income and expenses, monitored cash flow, and projected five-year financial outlooks. Forecasted cash flow, income, and expenses for two fiscal years.
- Assisted with tax projections and strategies to minimize net profit before tax year-end.
- Prepared audits and financial reports for state and federal compliance, ensuring accuracy.
- Prepared annual charter school budgets and state-mandated financial reports, maintaining meticulous documentation.
- Streamlined payroll processes, handled business sales taxes, and maintained the company's HR and benefits department, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Created custom financial analysis tools, boosting the company's capability to detect unusual transactions and enhance state compliance.
- Developed training materials for new employees in the finance department regarding policies and procedures.
- Supervised accounting tasks such as accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management, and expense reporting oversight.
Staff Accountant
Kathy Egan CPA
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month-end close processes.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
Staff Accountant
Brothers Plumbing & Air
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Calculated job costs, ensuring accurate technician commissions and enhancing payroll accuracy.
- Managed A/P, A/R, and weekly payroll, improving financial operations.
- Meticulously prepared bank deposits and monthly sales tax reports, maintaining compliance, and improving financial recordkeeping efficiency.
- Streamlined accounting processes, reducing errors, and improving overall financial reporting accuracy for Brothers Plumbing & Air.
- Worked closely with management to implement cost-saving measures, contributing to improved profitability and operational efficiency.
- Introduced new accounting software, optimizing financial data management and enhancing decision-making capabilities for the company.
- Developed and maintained internal financial reports for senior management.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Accounting and Business Management
Baker College
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Business Management
Baker College
Associate of Business Administration - Accounting and Business Management
Baker College
Skills
- Auditing
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting
- GAAP
- Financial Analysis
- Account Reconciliation
- Internal Controls
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Variance Analysis
- Cost Accounting
- Financial statement review
Additional information - Volunteer experience
A board member at Compass High School helped make decisions regarding curriculum, budgeting, and school operations while considering the opinions of parents and community members.
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Tucson Airport Authority
06.2023 - Current
Accountant
Tucson Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
02.2021 - 05.2023
Lead Accountant
JandD Ferguson
07.2015 - 03.2021
Staff Accountant
Kathy Egan CPA
01.2015 - 05.2015
Staff Accountant
Brothers Plumbing & Air
07.2014 - 11.2014
Master of Business Administration - Accounting and Business Management
Baker College
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Business Management
Baker College
Associate of Business Administration - Accounting and Business Management
Baker College
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