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Tanya Anderson

Tanya Anderson

Eden Prairie,MN

Summary

Dynamic accounting professional with over 10 years of experience in corporate accounting, financial management, payroll administration, and human resources. Proven ability to oversee all aspects of accounting functions, lead audits, implement internal controls, and manage complex financial systems. Expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and team
leadership. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), Great Plains, Financial Edge NXT, Sage Intact and SAP.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Avivo
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversee all accounting functions and ensure adherence to GAAP, optimizing internal controls and financial processes
  • Lead month-end closings, preparing financial statements for the Board of Directors
  • Supervise and mentor accounting team, promoting professional growth and collaboration
  • Manage cash flow to support operational needs while providing strategic insights for budget management and expense reductions
  • Maintain fixed assets schedules and prepare journal entries with supporting documentation
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth monthly and annual financial close cycles
  • Ensure proper functioning and upgrading of accounting software
  • Prepare journal entries and maintain all the supporting information

Accounting Manager

Xigent Solutions LLC
06.2021 - 01.2024
  • Managed all the accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, taxes, and payroll
  • Lead month-end closing and prepare financial reports for banks and management
  • Lead audits, including sales use tax audits, Bank Revenue Audits, and yearly CPA Audits
  • Maintained profit sharing schedules, commissions, and bonus schedules
  • Maintained budgets and suggest appropriate edits
  • Worked with other departments’ management to maintain accurate and smooth monthly and annual closings
  • Managed all sales and use tax filings for multiple states
  • Prepared journal entries and maintained all the supporting information

Accounting Manager

Southside Community Health Services
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • Supervised accounting personnel and managed all the accounting functions
  • Lead month-end closing and prepared financial reports for finance committee
  • Analyzed and implemented changes for the accounting and payroll software when needed
  • Lead audits, including reconciliation of all accounts, grants, and projects
  • Supervised accounting team members by monitoring performance, setting goals, providing training
  • Prepared all the financial documentation for grant invoicing and drawdowns
  • Implemented internal controls for the accounting department

Controller

Centraire Inc.
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Managed both accounting and HR functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and payroll administration
  • Developed and managed company policies, procedures and internal controls
  • Prepared and filed Use and Sales tax as well as Garnishment payments
  • Managed all HR functions
  • Lead audits and insured timely tax filings including sales/use tax and garnishments
  • Managed AR/AP personnel and ensure collections and payments are done in timely manner
  • Maintained and improved SAWIN system for better flow between the modules

Accountant

TN Marketing
09.2015 - 06.2019
  • Performed and supervised AP and AR functions, improving processes and procedures
  • Prepared weekly cash reports and research problems such as unknown deposits and/or withdrawals if any
  • Reconciled multiple bank and credit card accounts including international accounts
  • Performed month-end reconciliations, including posting JEs, checking and correcting errors
  • Prepared Royalty Statements, calculate commissions and maintain correct records
  • Prepared and file Use and Sales taxes for MN, PA, MA, and CA
  • Great Plains account reconciliation, including all the bank, credit cards, prepaids, depreciation, commissions, royalties, AR, AP accounts
  • Read contracts and set up accounts according to company policies
  • Provided support for various audits
  • Extensive use of Excel, including V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, Charts, Sum-ifs

Property/Community Manager, CCAM

New Concepts Management
09.2012 - 09.2015
  • Managed all aspects of Residential and Commercial owner associations
  • Created and maintained budgets, process collections, managed accounts payables and receivables, proofread monthly financials, and make suggestions on budget improvements
  • Assisted in tax preparations and yearly audits

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN
02-2018

Skills

  • Payroll administration
  • Creating financial documents
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Financial oversight
  • Monthly statement reconciliation expertise
  • Asset management expertise
  • Accurate account reconciliation
  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial record management
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Financial management
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Management accounting
  • Project accounting
  • Accounting for non-profit organizations
  • Accounts payable oversight
  • Month-end closing process
  • Critical analysis skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Reporting analysis
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Payroll processing
  • Staff management
  • Account reconciliation
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Internal controls development
  • Internal control management
  • Expense control
  • Audit management
  • ERP systems expertise
  • Project management
  • Commission calculation
  • Budget development
  • Internal controls
  • Audit coordination
  • Collections
  • Accounts payable management
  • Balance sheet management
  • Variance resolution
  • Financial controls implementation
  • Office workflow improvements
  • Non-profit accounting
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Reporting oversight
  • Team building
  • Reliability
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

    Optimized workflow and reduced variances by recommending and implementing new accounting software.

    Achieved faster month end closing by utilizing the accounting software to full potential, improving accuracy and reducing errors fixing.

    Resolved accounting issues in advance which drastically improved audit timelines.

    Introduced accounting procedures and stronger financial controls to improve financial reporting.

    Supervised team of 4 staff members.

Timeline

Controller

Avivo
01.2024 - Current

Accounting Manager

Xigent Solutions LLC
06.2021 - 01.2024

Accounting Manager

Southside Community Health Services
03.2020 - 06.2021

Controller

Centraire Inc.
06.2019 - 03.2020

Accountant

TN Marketing
09.2015 - 06.2019

Property/Community Manager, CCAM

New Concepts Management
09.2012 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Metropolitan State University
Tanya Anderson