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Walter Pophin

Austin

Summary

ossessesHighly skilled Accountant with comprehensive experience in financial forecasting, nonprofit and corporate finance, and regulatory reporting. Possesses strong analytical skills, adept at streamlining complex accounting processes to increase accuracy and efficiency. Noted for consistently improving financial operations and contributing to positive business performance. Proven ability to work collaboratively within team environments and communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accountant

Arch Atlantic, Inc.
Chicago
03.2025 - Current
  • Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
  • Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.

Accountant

National Training Institute
12.2008 - Current
  • Manage all aspects of general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory for a publishing and consulting business. Oversee treasury functions. Prepare and monitor annual budgets. Prepare 1120S income tax returns and sales tax returns for multiple states.
  • Responsibilities

Director of Accounting

Texas State Historical Association
Austin
08.2022 - 07.2025
  • Hands on position handling all aspects of the accounting, banking and audit functions of TSHA’s accounting department. I handle budget preparation, financial statement preparation, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, benefit administration, grant administration, monthly close cycle and am the liaison to the Board of Directors for the finance reports.
  • Worked with external auditors to successfully complete the organization’s first audit in seven years.

Director of Finance and Administration

Youth Job Center
Evanston
08.2016 - 12.2021
  • Manage all areas of the accounting, budget, financial statement, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, grant accounting, audit, banking and financial compliance for a nonprofit youth employment agency in Chicago.
  • I regularly interface with the audit and finance committee and the board of directors. I am involved in the strategic planning for the organization with the executive director and the director of programs.
  • I manage the external relationships with the bank, auditors, vendors and some grantors from a financial and compliance perspective.

Business Manager

Northside Catholic Academy
09.2008 - 08.2015
  • Control budgets and financial operations for a Catholic school. Advise principal and the finance committee on financial decisions. Prepare monthly and annual financial statements along with accounting reports for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Develop pricing models for tuition based on detailed forecasts. Manage three buildings and managed all administrative areas of the school - payroll, IT, purchasing, maintenance, vendor management, accounting and reporting.
  • Played a lead role in planning and managing three capital projects and administered funds for each project.
  • Put together a plan with the principal and finance committee to reduced $500,000 debt to zero and properly budget to secure school's financial future.
  • Started endowment fund for the school.
  • Worked with the administrative team to move school from the lists of possible closing schools to financially thriving entity.
  • Responsibilities
  • Accomplishments

Controller

Children's Research Triangle
Chicago
12.2008 - 06.2013
  • Managed all aspects of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and monthly close for a not for profit organization. Handled all payroll and benefit purchase and administration. Managed the IT, banking and audit relationships. Oversaw the A-133 audit along with the regular audit for the organization.
  • Responsibilities

Education

Master's of Nonprofit Administration -

North Park University

Bachelor's in Accounting -

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Skills

Financial report writing

  • Management and leadership
  • GAAP compliance
  • Negotiation skills
  • Bookkeeping and accounting
  • Microsoft Word proficiency
  • Cash flow analysis
  • General ledger reconciliation
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Financial analysis expertise
  • Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency
  • Non-profit accounting knowledge
  • Analytical skills
  • Bank reconciliation processes
  • Journal entry management
  • Data entry accuracy
  • Auditing practices
  • Payroll administration
  • Office management expertise
  • Microsoft Office suite (10 years)
  • QuickBooks proficiency (10 years)
  • Accounts payable management
  • Customer relationship management

Certification

  • CPA certification, not currently licensed.

Additional Information

Treasurer - Park West Homeowner's Association

Timeline

Accountant

Arch Atlantic, Inc.
03.2025 - Current

Director of Accounting

Texas State Historical Association
08.2022 - 07.2025

Director of Finance and Administration

Youth Job Center
08.2016 - 12.2021

Accountant

National Training Institute
12.2008 - Current

Controller

Children's Research Triangle
12.2008 - 06.2013

Business Manager

Northside Catholic Academy
09.2008 - 08.2015

Master's of Nonprofit Administration -

North Park University

Bachelor's in Accounting -

Baylor University

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