Sheila Orcutt
Hayden,ID
Summary
Dedicated professional committed to individual and team growth, with expertise in problem-solving, people management, and motivation. Proven abilities in accounting systems development, fiscal management, and financial reporting. Ambitious and hardworking with a focus on continuous improvement.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Clearwater Paper
Spokane, WA
02.2021 - Current
- Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
- Provided support to internal and external auditors during the quarterly and annual audit process.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Created new procedures for more efficient workflow within the department.
- Conducted variance analysis on income statement items in order to identify trends or anomalies in spending patterns.
- Coordinated with other departments on various accounting activities such as month-end close process or budget preparation.
- Performed general ledger account reconciliations and generated updated financial documents.
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
Accounting Manager
2nd Watch
Liberty Lake, WA
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed the daily operations of the accounting department, including: Cash Receipts, Accounts Payable, General Ledger Reconciliations, Check Runs, Posting of Payroll Entries, Posting of Allocation Entries, Fixed Asset Activity, Debt Activity, Cash Forecasting, and Period End Closing Process.
- Calculated monthly commissions accrual and prepared commission statements.
- Established and enforced proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
- Assigned projects and directed staff to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Improved systems and procedures, and initiated corrective actions.
- Maintained fiscal files and records to document transactions.
- Assisted in coordinating and providing support for the annual financial audits.
Financial Controller
Steel Structures America
Post Falls, ID
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Lead and managed the operations of Accounting, Human Resources, Legal, Payroll and Tax, developing and maintaining a system of controls to ensure compliance in all areas
- Oversaw the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations
- Compiled and issued accurate GAAP compliant financial statements for all entities on a timely basis
- Provided complex balance sheet reconciliations for all entities
- Measured and provided reporting to management the financial and operational performance of the business including WIP and over/under billing
- Project Cost Accounting
- Worked closely with Audit in all areas providing transactional supporting detail as required
Accounts Payable Manager
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX)
Hayden Lake, ID
05.2007 - 04.2019
- Oversaw yearly invoice processing totaling $150k, achieving consistent DPO metrics
- Oversaw procurement initiatives and travel programs across the company
- Handled monthly quarterly tax compliance across multiple states
- Collaborated with Legal to oversee Unclaimed Property compliance in the US and Canada
- Executed period-end close processes, ensuring accuracy in reconciled General Ledger Accounts
- Created detailed financial forecasts and budgets
- Collaborated with Business Teams to create effective metrics for organizational processes
- Facilitated seamless interaction between company departments and auditing teams.
- Established comprehensive documentation to ensure SOX compliance
Accounting Assistant to the Senior Vice President
Idaho Independent Bank
Coeur D'Alene, ID
03.1994 - 05.2007
- SOX Compliance - Developed processes and documentation for public company reporting, including the 8K, 10Q, and 10K, for Executive Management certification.
- Tax Reporting - Worked cooperatively in creating and filing tax returns for the bank.
- Stock Options - Handled special accounting jobs, including tracking stock options.
- Leadership - Supervised and monitored a team to effectively manage computer resources within budget.
- Software Support - Performed system upgrades and releases for mission-critical applications and fostered positive vendor relationships to proactively address system issues and/or concerns.
- Training and Support - Developed a training program for branch personnel to fully utilize IT systems.
- Provided excellent customer service. Professionally marketed a variety of banking products to meet the financial needs of customers.
- Business Manager - Accounts Receivable financing solution for small businesses.
- General Ledger - Managed branch balance sheet and income statement by posting and/or reconciling journal entries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration / Accounting
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZSkills
- JDE Proficiency
- SAP Proficiency
- SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform
- Lawson System Proficiency
- Experienced with QuickBooks Software
- Precision Computer Systems (PCS)
- Experienced in Microsoft Office Applications
- Compliance with Accounting Principles
- Economic best practices
- Regulatory Audit Compliance
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Financial Data Analysis
- Financial Budgeting
- Budget Variance Review
- Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification
- Remote Team Coordination
- Collaborative Team Management
- Analytical Decision-Making
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Effective Communication
- Effective Communication
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Dependable Work Ethic
- Confidential Decision-Making
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Clearwater Paper
02.2021 - Current
Accounting Manager
2nd Watch
07.2020 - 02.2021
Financial Controller
Steel Structures America
04.2019 - 03.2020
Accounts Payable Manager
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX)
05.2007 - 04.2019
Accounting Assistant to the Senior Vice President
Idaho Independent Bank
03.1994 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration / Accounting
University of Phoenix
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