Accounting Accounts Payable
Resume:
CASSANDRA CALDWELL
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Seattle, WA 98168
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PROFILE
Resourceful: Streamlined multi-faceted pension payroll process, reducing
monthly reconciliation time from two days to 30 minutes.
Solid Accounting Experience: Strong background in analyzing general
ledgers, preparing and analyzing financial statements and reconciling
fixed assets. Grasp new concepts quickly.
Good Communicator: Able to address issues and achieve resolution before
they become critical. Known as patient and thorough trainer.
Comfortable working with diverse populations. Share knowledge freely and
effectively. Often become a trusted resource to co-workers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WASHINGTON EMPLOYERS TRUST, Seattle, WA 2008 - 2009
GL Accountant: Reconciled multiple bank statements for various
companies. Reconciled for two pension companies general ledger accounts,
payroll over $5M and investments valued over $1B. Reviewed, researched,
analyzed and reconciled general ledger accounts. Prepared and analyzed
financial statements, including managing monthly close cycle of both
pension companies. Responsibilities also included but not limited to
balancing and posting investment accounts, analyzing trends, costs and
revenues. Reconciled fixed assets annually. Assisted in training
others, putting processes and work procedures together.
ACCOUNTING CONTRACT WORK, Seattle, WA 2007 - 2008
GL Accountant: Provided temporary accounting services to a variety of
small and medium sized local firms. Primarily reconciled bank statements
and investment accounts. Trained others using Accounting Software such
as Quickbooks and Dynamics. Made suggestions to make processes work more
efficiently.
CONTINENTAL MILLS, Seattle, WA 2004 - 2006
GL Accountant: Prepared, reviewed and posted journal entries for the
food processing and mass merchandise division of this national company.
Used FAS to produce reports for preparation of all facets of fixed
assets. Reviewed, researched, analyzed and reconciled general ledger
accounts. Assisted in month-end closing process.
ACCOUNTING CONTRACT WORK, Seattle, WA 2002 - 2003
Temporary Contract Worker: Reviewed and analyzed financial statements
for various companies. Prepared and calculated accruals and completed
month-end closings.
NWL SERVICES, Seattle, WA 2000 - 2002
Staff Accountant: Reviewed, researched, analyzed and reconciled general
ledger accounts and bank statements for clients of this hospitality
service provider. Reviewed and analyzed P&L Variance Analysis reports
and prepared P&L analytical statements on properties. Managed monthly
close cycle for seven properties. Supervised an Accounts Payable Clerk.
EDUCATION
B.A. - Accounting, Saint Martin's College, Lacy, WA
A.A.S. - Management, Penn Valley Community College, Kansas City, MO
VOLUNTEER WORK
HOLLY PARK CHURCH, Seattle, WA 1996 -
Present
Treasurer: Reconcile bank statements, general ledger and special
accounts. Review and analyze P&L reports and financial statements and
advise accordingly. Prepare financial reports for Board Members and
Committee Leaders. Participate in budget preparation. Monitor donations
collected and allocated for many functions provided by the church to
include Unity in the Community, (recognized by former Seattle Mayor Greg
Nickels), City Team Ministry (church provided meals semi-annually) and
much more. Funds are closely monitored and often compared to budget for
church community services and special projects.
COMPUTER SKILLS
FAS Quickbooks JD Edwards MAS 90
Macola Quicken MS Excel MS Word
Dynamics Great Plains
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