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Senior Accountant SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Results-oriented Finance Professional with over thirteen years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, & management in a variety of industries. Proven ability to analyze processes identifies inefficiencies / errors, and implements solutions that reduce losses and increase revenue. A hardworking leader who is self motivated and works well independently or as part of a goal oriented team. Posses excellent communication skills and excels in building strong long lasting relationships. Technical expertise: SAP | Oracle Financials | Timberline | Solomon IV | QuickBooks Pro | AS400 | FAS Encore | FRX | Excel | Access | PowerPoint | Word | Outlook | Lotus Notes PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Senior Accounting Analyst – FARMERS LIFE INSURANCE, Mercer Island, WA 2006 – 2010 (Farmers Life Insurance generates revenues of $6.4 billion annually). Prepared monthly general expense packages as part of the month end close. Prepared departmental annual budgets and forecasts. Performed monthly variance analysis and presented the results to the executive staff. Prepared monthly accruals; journal entries including posting the entries. Prepared CFO summary and external auditor requests relating to cash reporting. Reconciled various balance sheet and inter-company accounts as well as complex bank reconciliations. Prepared annual premium taxes for three different business units; prepared personal property taxes. Supported the development of capital projects through financial reporting, created and prepared monthly WIP schedule. Worked with project managers to review financial results, forecasting and support inclusion of capital projects in annual corporate financial plans and subsequent periodic forecasts. Key Accomplishments Played a major role in the transfer of accounting duties back to Kemper Financial, by providing well documented files and extensive training to the Kemper staff. Changed the depreciation calculation on software and EDP equipment from five to three years in order to comply with statutory guidelines. Built a financial model to accurately calculate the monthly GAAP to Statutory adjustment on fixed assets in order to comply with both GAAP and statutory reporting requirements. Manager Accounts Receivable – KIESLER ENTERPRISES, Glendale, AZ 2005 – 2006 (Privately held custom cabinet manufacturer with annual revenues between $1 - $10 million) Managed billings and collections; forecasted cash projections; performed job cost analysis; created and prepared monthly WIP schedule. Reconciled customer accounts; calculated and analyzed Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Performed monthly bank certification calculations and reconciliations. Calculated earned revenue based upon percentage of completion; invoiced customers based upon terms of contract relative to percentage of completion. Key Accomplishments Played a vital role in the conversion from QuickBooks Pro to Timberline. Improved quality and accuracy of reports provided to the executive staff.

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SSeenniioorr AAccccoouunnttaanntt

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Results-oriented FFiinnaannccee PPrrooffeessssiioonnaall with over thirteen years of experience in financial analysis,

accounting, & management in a variety of industries. Proven ability to analyze processes identifies

inefficiencies / errors, and implements solutions that reduce losses and increase revenue. A hardworking leader

who is self motivated and works well independently or as part of a goal oriented team. Posses excellent

communication skills and excels in building strong long lasting relationships.

Technical expertise: SAP | Oracle Financials | Timberline | Solomon IV | QuickBooks Pro | AS400 | FAS Encore | FRX | Excel | Access | PowerPoint | Word | Outlook | Lotus Notes

PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL EEXXPPEERRIIEENNCCEE

SSeenniioorr AAccccoouunnttiinngg AAnnaallyysstt –– FARMERS LIFE INSURANCE, Mercer Island, WA 2006 – 2010

(Farmers Life Insurance generates revenues of $6.4 billion annually).

• Prepared monthly general expense packages as part of the month end close.

• Prepared departmental annual budgets and forecasts.

• Performed monthly variance analysis and presented the results to the executive staff.

• Prepared monthly accruals; journal entries including posting the entries.

• Prepared CFO summary and external auditor requests relating to cash reporting.

• Reconciled various balance sheet and inter-company accounts as well as complex bank reconciliations.

• Prepared annual premium taxes for three different business units; prepared personal property taxes.

• Supported the development of capital projects through financial reporting, created and prepared monthly WIP schedule.

• Worked with project managers to review financial results, forecasting and support inclusion of capital projects in annual corporate financial plans and subsequent periodic forecasts.

Key Accomplishments

♦ Played a major role in the transfer of accounting duties back to Kemper Financial, by providing well documented files and extensive training to the Kemper staff.

♦ Changed the depreciation calculation on software and EDP equipment from five to three years in order to comply with statutory guidelines.

♦ Built a financial model to accurately calculate the monthly GAAP to Statutory adjustment on fixed assets in order to comply with both GAAP and statutory reporting requirements.

MMaannaaggeerr AAccccoouunnttss RReecceeiivvaabbllee – KIESLER ENTERPRISES, Glendale, AZ 2005 – 2006

(Privately held custom cabinet manufacturer with annual revenues between $1 - $10 million)

• Managed billings and collections; forecasted cash projections; performed job cost analysis; created and prepared monthly WIP schedule.

• Reconciled customer accounts; calculated and analyzed Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).

• Performed monthly bank certification calculations and reconciliations.

• Calculated earned revenue based upon percentage of completion; invoiced customers based upon terms of contract relative to percentage of completion.

Key Accomplishments

♦ Played a vital role in the conversion from QuickBooks Pro to Timberline.

♦ Improved quality and accuracy of reports provided to the executive staff.

SSeenniioorr AAccccoouunnttaanntt PPaaggee TTwwoo

PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL EEXXPPEERRIIEENNCCEE

FFiinnaanncciiaall AAnnaallyysstt Revenue – SWIFT TRANSPORTATION, Phoenix, AZ 2003 – 2005

(Swift largest trucking company in North America with annual revenues of $3.4 billion)

• Analyzed customer contracts, billing, and payments to ensure compliance with negotiated rates.

• Analyzed existing business and RFP’s by completing sensitivity analysis on applicable lanes, market rates, average company rates and potential volume in order to determine best freight at the best rate.

• Researched payment history of top accounts to pinpoint and resolve short pay issues.

• Evaluated unbilled data in order to reduce overall DSO; authorized the write-off of bad debt.

Key Accomplishments

♦ Generated $2.1M in additional revenue through analysis of major contracts.

♦ Generated additional revenue by standardizing rounding methodologies within the price quote system.

♦ Increased efficiency in receiving billed revenue by analyzing data and recommending improvements in pricing, contracts, and billing processes.

FFiinnaanncciiaall AAccccoouunnttiinngg AAnnaallyysstt // FFuueell MMaannaaggeerr – MESA AIR GROUP, Phoenix, AZ 2001 – 2003

(Mesa Air Group is a regional airline with annual revenues of $1.3 billion)

• Solely managed all aspects of $120M annual fuel expenses; prepared the annual fuel budget and quarterly forecasts. Performed trend analysis on fuel expense and in to plane fees.

• Provided executive staff with monthly financial analysis and reports on the progress toward achievement of strategic financial plans. Provided ad hoc reports and tools to aid in executive decision-making.

• Prepared RFPs and negotiated fuel contracts on behalf of the corporation; established excellent relationships with fuel suppliers and fixed-based operators. Managed a staff of two fuel accountants.

Key Accomplishments

♦ Recovered $1.2M in fuel over payments after implementing new policies and procedures for fuel expense management and accountability. Increased efficiency in the fuel pass-through process.

♦ Transformed the month-end calculation methodology and analysis process to provide a more accurate and detailed fuel accruals and variance analysis.

SSeenniioorr AAccccoouunnttaanntt – UGLY DUCKLING CORPORATION, Phoenix, AZ 2000 – 2001

(Publicly traded subprime lender & used car dealership & with annual revenues of $600 million)

SSttaaffff AAccccoouunnttaanntt – CYGNET FINANCIAL SERVICES, Phoenix, AZ 1998 – 2000

(Privately held subsidiary of the Ugly Duckling Corporation with annual revenues of $100 million)

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FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

MBA in Accounting and Finance, 2011

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY WEST, Glendale, AZ

B.S. in Global Business Management - Finance, 1998