Specified is a leading turnkey solutions provider in the protective coatings and environmental containment markets. With a focus on environmental stewardship and safety, they supply proven products, procedures and techniques to the oil and gas industry.
Accountant
February 2017 – Present
- Implemented accounting software for four operating businesses including designing and implementing recurring accounting processes, controls, and reporting packages, providing increased insight for decision making
- Led the rebranding initiative including redesign of corporate website and marketing materials which has resulted to increased traffic on our website
- Executed a strategic change to supply chain and sales chain management which has led to leaner inventory levels and increased working capital
- Developed a company intranet using SharePoint, allowing for increased communication across the organization
Evergreen Safety Council is a safety education, training, and consulting private non-profit. From workplace safety and first aid training, to traffic control and pilot/escort vehicle certifications, to motorcycle training, Evergreen is a leading safety solution and resource throughout the Northwest.
Accounting Manager
January 2014 – February 2016
- Spearheaded implementation of change in accounting software, created processes and an internal manual for Accounting and HR, and designed and prepared management reports to provide greater transparency as a decision-making tool
- Increased working capital as a result of streamlining recurring accounting processes and focus on revenue cycle
- Led the annual budgetary and forecasting process by conducting interviews with department heads and providing key cost saving recommendations to the Executive Director
- Overhauled previous budgetary, forecasting, and reporting processes to include an evaluation of cost efficiency of each department, budget to actual variance analysis, comparisons of historical results against budgets and forecast, and product/product line analysis.
- Reported State & Federal taxes including excise taxes, unemployment, W-2, 1099, & 990 returns as well as health insurance and 401(k) administration
- Streamlined month end closing including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
- Successfully completed an external audit and review resulting in clean opinions
Administrative Assistant
August – October 2012
- Completed trademark and copyright filings for newly developed materials
- Created and scheduled courses for the Motorcycle Training Program
- Compiled and digitally organized all Board Meeting minutes from 1950-present
Safety & Health Program Intern
Summer 2009
- Created health and safety databases of every K-12 school and sports club in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon for a school safety program and a sports safety program
Blue Origin is a groundbreaking aerospace engineering and spaceflight services company focusing on re-usability with a short-term goal geared towards space tourism and a long term goal of enabling millions to live and work in space. They develop rocket engines for both sub-orbital and orbital flight, concentrating on vertical takeoff/vertical landing.
Fixed Asset & Tax Accountant
October 2012 – December 2013
- Created significant tax savings by developing a database to accurately track and account for all fixed assets, including rocket engine testing and suborbital launch site
- Formulated company capitalization & depreciation policy
- Researched and ensured legal taxation on purchases, including correct sales and use tax rates, rate changes, and applicable tax exemptions in preparation for sales and use tax audit field work
Finance & Business Operations Intern
Summer 2011
- Developed a Finance & Business Operations processes and procedures manual to improve internal controls
- Educated employees through redesign of the employee guide on necessary financial and operational information
- Implemented an automated business document management system with OCR capabilities
Head Coach
2012-2016
Webmaster
2014-2016
Conditioning Trainer
2014-2016
Dance Guild Leadership, Finance & Costuming Chair
2010-2012
- Prepared and managed the annual budget of the Guild, which totaled approximately $14,000/year
- Elected by peers to be responsible for the finances of the largest student organization on campus, working with over 50 choreographers a year to select and finance costuming
Sales Associate
Summer 2010
- Achieved Top Seller status with sales of over $1,500 per day
- Worked with the Point-of-Sale software while maintaining quality customer service with the consumer
Accounting Volunteer
Summer 2010
- Provided insight to upper management of possible improvements to gift shop point-of-sale software and necessary changes in control environment
- Worked directly with employees and the Point-of-Sale program to determine areas of improvement in the system
- Researched alternative options for updating the current method or replacing the current accounting system
