I pride myself on being analytical and objective. I love solving problems and have a strong desire to innovate and streamline business processes. I believe creativity is important and undervalued in every aspect of business. |
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Controller
Feb 2013 - Present
Kendall Management Group
Kendall Management Group provides management services to Kendall Auto Group, based in Boise, Idaho, Kendall Auto Group owns and operates car dealerships in Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. Kendall Auto Group is currently ranked #9 on the Idaho Private 75, a listing of the largest private companies in Idaho. My duties include:
- Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements
- Management of the company's fixed assets
- Provide full cycle accounting for all real estate entities associated with the auto group.
- Preparation of monthly financial statements for the associated finance company.
- Work with external accountants in completion of audits and tax returns.
Senior Audit Associate
Mar 2011 - Feb 2013
Eide Bailly, LLP
Eide Bailly LLP is a regional certified public accounting and business advisory firm with diverse talents, industry experience and service specialties. I work in the Boise office's business assurance practice serving the following industries
- Not-for-profit
- Governmental
- School districts
Revenue Accountant
Sept 2010 - Mar 2011
Alaska Communications Systems
Headquartered in Anchorage, ACS is Alaska’s leading provider of broadband and other wireline and wireless solutions to Enterprise and mass market customers. While there, I spearheaded a project to implement a billing system interface with the SAP accounting software. Additionally my duties included:
- Assisted in preparation of financial statements and related notes
- Preparing journal entries
- Balance sheet reconciliations
Staff Accountant
Jan 2008 - Apr 2010
Moss Adams, LLP
Moss Adams LLP is a large West Coast CPA firm headquartered in Seattle. I worked in the Eugene office's business assurance practice. During my time there, I became recognized for my expertise with Microsoft Excel and other applications. I was invited to lead training sessions to a group of peers. I gained experience providing services to the following industries:
- Manufacturing & distribution
- Hospitality
- Not-for-profit / governmental
EDUCATION
Idaho State University (2002-2007)
- Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting
- Minor in Computer Information Systems
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in the following applications
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP
- CS Fixed Assets
- BNA Fixed Assets
- Quickbooks
- Prosystems Engagement
- Dealertrack
Program Languages & Tools
- Visual Basic
- Macro Design
- Pivot tables
MISCELLANEOUS
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
Professional Associations
- American Institute of CPAs
- Beta Alpha Psi - Alumni Member
Community Involvement
- Volunteer Leader with the Boy Scouts of America
