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Tamie Zinn

Coeur d'Alene,ID

Summary

Experienced Senior Accountant with a strong foundation in financial analysis and reporting. Efficiently handles intricate accounting responsibilities while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Proven track record in financial forecasting and budget management, showcasing expertise in navigating complex financial landscapes.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Provider

Brittany Hislop
02.2022 - 10.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with family, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.

Project Accountant

First Commercial Real Estate Company
03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Enhanced transparency across departments by presenting monthly budget variance reports to property managers, highlighting areas for improvement or potential risks.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were distributed to owners.
  • Prepared and filed sales tax forms to meet state requirements.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.

Project Accounting Consultant

Self-employeed
04.2007 - 03.2017

Create Excel workbooks for annual budgets and CAM reconciliations.

Install, integrate, streamline accounting software for clients.

Assist local CPA during tax season

Create and implement standard operating procedures for small businesses and franchises.

Computer Lab Tech/Substitute Instructional Aide

Chino Valley Unified School District
04.2010 - 06.2016
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum materials that aligned with state standards and fostered student growth.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress, challenges, and successes.
  • Designed engaging projects that allowed students to apply learned concepts while developing critical thinking skills.
  • Provided constructive feedback to students on their work, enabling them to refine their skills and achieve academic success.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Chino Valley Unified School District
09.2007 - 03.2010
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.

Senior Accountant

Lowe Enterprises, Inc
10.1999 - 02.2004
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations on both cash and accrual basis per GAAP.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
  • Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
  • Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
  • Enhanced budget forecasting accuracy, employing comprehensive variance analysis techniques.
  • Conducted monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure financial integrity.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by implementing advanced Excel functions for data analysis, including cashflow forecasting.

Project Accountant

Insignia/ESG, Inc
03.1998 - 10.1999
  • Prepare monthly financial statements on cash and accrual basis per GAAP.
  • Maintain information and communication for multiple portfolios on multiple software.
  • Review Property Manager's monthly narrative and budget variance reports for accuracy and clarity.
  • Direct owner contact and organization of purchase, sale and/or change in management.
  • Record depreciation and amortization of fixed assets and prepaid assets.

Property Accountant

Koll/CBRE
02.1996 - 02.1998
  • Prepare monthly financial statements for 28 properties.
  • Complete month end closing procedures, including journal entries, account analysis and reconciliation, accruals, balance sheet and profit and loss statements.
  • Fixed asset maintenance, debt service and property taxes.
  • Bank reconciliations for standard and zero balance accounts.

Property Accountant

Farallon Real Estate Services Co.
05.1995 - 02.1996
  • Prepare monthly financial statements per GAAP.
  • Prepare monthly investor reporting packages and owner distributions.
  • Accounting for acquisition and dissolution of properties.
  • Prepare and monitor multi-state property tax schedules.
  • prepare and present annual budgets.
  • Common area maintenance reconciliations and tenant billings.

Staff Accountant

Kaufman and Broad Mortgage Co.
10.1993 - 05.1995
  • Prepared investor reporting packages including loan sale schedules, verification of purchase advice calculations and transfer of funds.
  • Investor reporting to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Sallie Mae.
  • Month end closing procedures, including general ledger analysis and reconciliation, journal entries, bank reconciliations.
  • Daily AS400 mainframe system back-up and monthly closing.
  • Prepared and submit all 1098 information to the IRS.
  • Special projects for the Director of Accounting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-1993

Skills

  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial reporting
  • Audit support
  • Generally accepted accounting principles
  • Intercompany transactions
  • Variance analysis
  • Audit preparation
  • Fixed asset accounting
  • Cash flow management
  • Consolidation accounting
  • Database management
  • GAAP proficiency
  • Project accounting
  • Cost accounting
  • Internal controls implementation

Timeline

Childcare Provider

Brittany Hislop
02.2022 - 10.2024

Project Accountant

First Commercial Real Estate Company
03.2020 - 11.2020

Computer Lab Tech/Substitute Instructional Aide

Chino Valley Unified School District
04.2010 - 06.2016

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Chino Valley Unified School District
09.2007 - 03.2010

Project Accounting Consultant

Self-employeed
04.2007 - 03.2017

Senior Accountant

Lowe Enterprises, Inc
10.1999 - 02.2004

Project Accountant

Insignia/ESG, Inc
03.1998 - 10.1999

Property Accountant

Koll/CBRE
02.1996 - 02.1998

Property Accountant

Farallon Real Estate Services Co.
05.1995 - 02.1996

Staff Accountant

Kaufman and Broad Mortgage Co.
10.1993 - 05.1995

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Arizona State University
Tamie Zinn