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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Financial Analyst 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 RFPs 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. Financial Accounting Analyst / Fuel Manager 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. Senior Accountant UGLY DUCKLING CORPORATION, Phoenix, AZ 2000 2001 (Publicly traded subprime lender & used car dealership & with annual revenues of $600 million) Staff Accountant CYGNET FINANCIAL SERVICES, Phoenix, AZ 1998 2000 (Privately held subsidiary of the Ugly Duckling Corporation with annual revenues of $100 million)

EDUCATION
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MBA in Accounting and Finance, 2011 ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY WEST, Glendale, AZ B.S. in Global Business Management - Finance, 1998