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Wanda Wells

Puyallup,WA

Summary

Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant / Office Manager / Owner

Electrical Outfitters NW
11.2022 - Current
  • Effectively manages and oversees all aspects of scheduling, invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and filing of local and states taxes
  • Holds integral role in developing and implementing processes to ensure each project is completed by company, State, and customer standards
  • Successfully sorts, codes, and enters accounts receivable and accounts payable data into accounting software program to create financial reports for accurate reporting
  • Collects, confirms, and processes timesheets and overtime to prepare and distribute payroll checks
  • Closely monitors and establishes procedures for office recordkeeping while ensuring the confidentiality and security of data
  • Key Achievements: Enacted policy to ensure every project has a signed contract on file creating standard for the Company to have work completed as specified and hold customer accountable for timely payment
  • Created Company's Policies and Procedures Operations' manual to safeguard against misunderstandings, grievances, and lawsuits.

Accountant

Gensco
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Successfully reconciled accounts, created end of the month financial reports, and filed City and State taxes for multiple jurisdictions
  • Demonstrated optimal abilities in identifying and resolving broken and incorrect formulas within end of the month reports to provide more accurate information for corporation's financial standing
  • Held instrumental role in helping team members understand formula driven financial templates and tax worksheets, so that end of the month financials and tax reporting could be completed in efficient and timely manner
  • Consistently complimented by supervisors and team members for demonstrating motivation along with willingness to help across divisions to get the job done
  • Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes

Revenue Auditor

Department of Revenue
08.2013 - 03.2021
  • Skillfully inspected and reconciled financial reports to confirm accuracy of recorded income amounts
  • Successfully researched business activities and Washington rules to ensure that statements of records complied with current tax laws, codes, and regulations
  • Demonstrated exceptional abilities in reporting and explaining audit findings in written and verbal format to business owners and upper management in an informative and detailed manner
  • Displayed broad skills in operating MS Office programs, such as Excel and Word (Utilized Excels pivot tables, V-look up, and other functions) to condense and verify recorded financial information

Audit Program Specialist (Job Rotation)

Department of Revenue
12.2017 - 06.2019
  • Successfully created and analyzed summary reports to assist Executive Administrations in overall management decisions
  • Collaborated with other divisions to gain an understanding of best practices, identify potential tools needed in the audit environment, and provide feedback to executive management
  • Recognized for successfully creating programs using Visual Basic Application (VBA) code to automate updates within Excel workbooks and Word narratives, encompassing new software tools with old software modules
  • Effectively managed and oversaw the implementation, participation, and coordination of training for new auditors and examiners, involving hands-on process, scenarios, and one-on-one mentoring to sharpen auditor judgment.

Stormwater Inspector (Special Project)

Washington State Ferries
03.2011 - 09.2013
  • Played an instrumental role in creating the overall policies, procedures, and implementation of the WSF Stormwater Pollution Prevention environmental program
  • Demonstrated in-depth skills in performing monthly inspections at every terminal to ensure compliance with pollution prevention regulations
  • Held pivotal role in educating employees in pollution prevention policies and laws

Terminal Ticket Seller

Washington State Ferries
06.1990 - 09.2013
  • Successfully operated point-of-sale (POS) system with a focus on collecting payments by cash, check, and credit cards, and making appropriate change for all cash sales
  • Demonstrated broad skills in reconciling revenue, depositing income, and securing working funds at the end of each shift
  • Played an integral role in revamping several processes and materials, including training outline, manual, PowerPoint presentations, and knowledge assessment, resulting in more engagement with trainees.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting -

Central Washington University (Remote Campus)
Des Moines, WA
08.2013

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -

Central Washington University (Remote Campus)
Des Moines, WA
08.2013

Skills

    • Microsoft Office
    • Audit Support
    • Financial Statements Review
    • Financial Data Analysis
    • Revenue Recognition
    • Accounting Processes
      • Journal Entries
      • Tax Return Filing
      • Quickbooks
      • Schedule Coordination
      • Accounts Payable and Receivable
      • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Accountant / Office Manager / Owner

Electrical Outfitters NW
11.2022 - Current

Accountant

Gensco
03.2021 - 10.2022

Audit Program Specialist (Job Rotation)

Department of Revenue
12.2017 - 06.2019

Revenue Auditor

Department of Revenue
08.2013 - 03.2021

Stormwater Inspector (Special Project)

Washington State Ferries
03.2011 - 09.2013

Terminal Ticket Seller

Washington State Ferries
06.1990 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Science in Accounting -

Central Washington University (Remote Campus)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -

Central Washington University (Remote Campus)

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