I am known for my ability to take complex problems and produce strong solutions in a variety of situations as well as being consistently dependable. I intend to take my corporate knowledge, technical prowess, accounting experience & individual capabilities in order to be a valued asset for my future employer.

Financial & Accounting (8 years of experience)

Producing financial & managerial reports, financial analysis, month-end closing, financial & bank audits, cash management,  foreign letter of credits, maintaining bank covenants, accruals, amortization, depreciation, performing A/P, A/R, collections, payroll, tax (payroll tax, sales tax, 1099 reporting), merger & acquisitions, GAAP compliance, risk mitigation & bookkeeping duties. Firm GAAP utilization.

Managerial & Administration

Exceptional team management, focusing on individual empowerment, accountability & group pride. Years of experience in a wide variety of business functions with additional experience in technology, operations & logistics. Human resources, new hire, job placements, terminations, employee insurance, government reporting (Dept. Labor Stats, Workers Comp), handbook development and procedures.

Technology

A lifetime of experience with an extensive breadth of platforms & programs. Includes MacOS, Windows and related programs including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access. Proficiency in troubleshooting and learning hardware & software systems, complimented with programming experience. Enterprise Software (MAS200, Visual Enterprise, QuickBooks).

Music & Art

Composition, Conducting, Arrangement, Midi, Sibelius software, performance (saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, piano, guitar & percussion). Graphic art, sketching, illustration, color, layout, design, storyboarding, Adobe CS4 & Corel software.

Japanese Language (日本語)

Two year study in Japan (Dec 2001 – Feb 2003) & two years study in school. Ability to read, write & converse in the Japanese language.

Senior Accountant (Nov 2007 – Current)

DCWV Acquisition Inc. – (Provo, UT)

·         Financial reporting – Maintain accurate monthly financial reports in conjunction with account reconciliations. Maintain accruals, amortization and depreciation schedules. Review all journal entries and perform month end closing. Maintain bank covenants.

·         Project management – Built sales analysis structure for commissions, developed system for researching & addressing sales penalties & built accrual structure for customer entitlements. Submit all government required quarterly filing.

·         Risk assessment – Participate in multiple acquisitions. Maintain GAAP and the establishment of internal controls for risk mitigation.

Finance/Administration Manager (Feb 2007 – Oct 2007)

The Vinyl Specialist – (Lindon, UT)

·         Office Manager, Controller, A/P, A/R, taxes, employee administration & payroll.

·         Built monthly commission, sales reporting & processing systems.

·         Built systems for maintaining document security, tracking assets depreciation & various payment schedules.

·         Control & administrate inventory, W.I.P. & J.I.T. inventories.

A/P, A/R Specialist (Feb 2005 – Feb 2007)

Larson Davis – (Provo, UT)

·         Sustain all accounting functions during conversion to parent company operations structure.

·         Work under Vice President in all accounts duties, reconciliation, control petty cash, document control, purchasing, inventory accruals, employee related tax filings & expense reports.

·         Work with Sales, Shipping & Purchasing departments to insure accuracy in an ISO 9000 environment.

Administration/Finance Manager (Oct 2003 – Feb 2005)  

Rimrock Technologies - (Orem, UT)

·         Office Manager, purchasing, bookkeeping, A/P, A/R, taxes, employee administration & payroll.

·         Maintained high collection rates.

·         Developed internal document processing systems, developed a culture for constant improvement & developed segregation of responsibilities.

·         Training & managing in Sales Support & Accounting.

Online Community Administrator/Software Developer (August 2006 – Current)

InfinityMugenTeam.com – develop online community & provide programming tutoring, data base admin, HTML, PHP, SQL, web design, forum maintenance, technical writing, search optimization, user management (30,000+), GUI/HUG design, animation, sound design, team building.           

Business Tutor (August 2009 - December 2009)

Utah Valley University - (Orem, UT) Tutor students in senior level "Capstone" business simulation course & beginning Japanese.

HOA President (August 2006 – July 2007) 

Gateway Village – (Pleasant Grove, UT) Oversee board members, organize committees, collect information & guide in decisions affecting community. Included initiatives to assist development builders to fulfill the extent of all contracts.

Missionary (Dec 2000 – Feb 2003) 

LDS Church – (Fukuoka, Japan) Worked with congregations, city programs, taught English as a second language. District Leader & Zone Leader on an ecclesiastical level.

Masters of Business Administration (Emphasis in Accounting) – Orem, UT

            Class of 2012, Utah Valley University (AACSB Accredited)

Bachelors of Science, Accounting (with a Minor in Music) – Orem, UT

Class of 2010, Utah Valley University (also attended BYU & UW)

Associate of Arts - Auburn, WA

Class of 1999, Green River Community College