SuziAnna Scheidegger
Everett,WA
Summary
Self-motivated senior-level professional with excellent communication skills, a thirst for knowledge, and the ambition to help herself and others succeed. Has experience working with many levels of organizations from the board of directors to frontline staff. Dedicated to organization, detail, and accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Supervisor
Community Transit
Everett, WA
08.2018 - Current
- Act as auditing official; facilitate payment for16,000 invoices annually through weekly accounts payable procedures; works with departments to facilitate emergency or infrequent payments requiring extra internal controls
- Track and monitor more than 2,000 physical assets including coaches, vehicles, equipment, machinery, and structures
- Design and implement innovative solutions to complex business problems such as (a) going from a completely paper-driven accounts payable process to one that includes electronic approval of invoices and (b) convincing more senior staff to implement electronic preparation and review process for quarterly and annual financial reports
- Assist in preparation and review of financial, state, and federal reporting
- Provide support to external auditors
- Write and update policies and procedures
- Perform research related to accounting standards and applicable laws and regulations
- Supervise accounting personnel
- Assign work and ensure that team is supported and content
Accountant I
BIAS Software
Spokane, WA
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided training for new and existing system users, including basic system functions, annual reports, workshops, and grant tracking
- Provided client support for common and unusual system entry issues that frequently required spontaneous troubleshooting
- Prepared contracted annual financial reports for clients.
Grants and Contracts Financial Manager
City of Spokane
Spokane, WA
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Prepared and managed budgets totaling more than $15 million
- Prepared and presented program updates and budget requests to City Council
- Supervised five accounting personnel; assigning work and ensuring proper internal controls and compliance were maintained
- Worked with department personnel to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements.
Assistant State Auditor
Washington State Auditor’s Office
Spokane, WA
08.2007 - 11.2015
- Reviewed internal controls, audited financial statements, and performed compliance testing of grant requirements and applicable laws
- Frequently assigned to audit complex financial statements including fiduciary funds of various clients
- Worked independently and with others; planned, performed, and concluded audits often supervising work of other staff
- Formed strong working relationships with audit clients – consistently received high marks on customer surveys.
Education
Doctor of Business Administration - Business Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN2022
Master of Accountancy - Accounting
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration: Accounting
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.2006
Skills
- Team Management and Supervision
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Effective Communication
- Relationship Management
- Adaptable
- Detail Oriented
- Complex Problem Solving
- Research, Documentation, & Reporting
- Coordination & Organization
- Internal Controls
- Computerized Financial Systems
- Microsoft Office
References
Colleen Hansen | Financial Analyst | Community Transit | (425) 750-8398
Pam Warner | Administrative Assistant | Washington State University | (509) 998-2597
Cori Turntine | Operations Manager | Spokane Co. Conservation District | (509) 217-1735
Timeline
Accounting Supervisor
Community Transit
08.2018 - Current
Accountant I
BIAS Software
11.2017 - 07.2018
Grants and Contracts Financial Manager
City of Spokane
11.2015 - 10.2017
Assistant State Auditor
Washington State Auditor’s Office
08.2007 - 11.2015
Doctor of Business Administration - Business Leadership
Capella University
Master of Accountancy - Accounting
Gonzaga University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration: Accounting
Eastern Washington University