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Sean Teraoka

Seattle,WA

Summary

Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities. Strong experience in fixed assets (ASC 360) and manufacturing accounting.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

WEYERHAEUSER
03.2021 - Current
  • Prepare monthly analysis of complex processes such as intercompany eliminations and monthly financial review that is presented to senior management
  • Lead fixed asset attestation yearly process providing tracking and reconciliation of all assets within the company under ASC 360 and providing guidance to finance, tax and other business stakeholders for planning and analysis
  • Accounting project lead for ERP upgrade to SAP S/4 HANA performing rationalization and validation of master data as well as user acceptance testing.
  • Perform quarterly analytics of wood products sales, provide concise detailed analysis for external auditors
  • Walk-through process flows and provide backup for internal and external audit on fixed asset processes and closing the accounting period within the ERP system
  • Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
  • Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Implemented robotic process automation for capital tracking, as well as capitalization of fixed assets resulting in 130 hours saved annually.
  • Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
  • Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit's performance.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance with GAAP standards by staying current on updates and integrating changes into accounting practices as needed.

Experienced Accountant

WEYERHAEUSER
07.2019 - 02.2021

Staff Accountant

WEYERHAEUSER
07.2018 - 06.2019

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Management Information Systems -

WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Bellingham, WA
06.2018

Skills

  • US GAAP
  • Financial Reporting
  • Project Accounting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • General ledger accounting
  • Fixed Asset Accounting
  • Cost Accounting
  • Master Data Governance (MDG)
  • Leadership/Coaching
  • Data Analytics
  • Internal Controls

Websites

Activities

  • Member, Inclusion Council at Weyerhaeuser, 2022-Present
  • Co-Lead, Asian Pacific Islander Coalition at Weyerhaeuser, 2022-Present
  • Vice President of Public Relations, Toastmasters Timber Talkers, 2019-2022
  • Mentorship Program Coordinator, Young Accounting Advisory Board, 2018-2022
  • Accounting Tutor, Beta Alpha Psi, 2017-2018
  • Tax Volunteer, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), 2018

Tools

  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Azure DevOps
  • Power BI
  • Master Data Governance (MDG)
  • SAP S/4 HANA
  • Visio

Timeline

Senior Accountant

WEYERHAEUSER
03.2021 - Current

Experienced Accountant

WEYERHAEUSER
07.2019 - 02.2021

Staff Accountant

WEYERHAEUSER
07.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Management Information Systems -

WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

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