Renate Nelson

Dearborn, MO *****

660-***-**** ~ 816-***-**** ac1m9p@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT

Financial Statements ~ Audit ~ Process Improvements

Business professional with extensive accounting experience in diverse industries. Expertise in developing and implementing accounting systems, policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to recognize and address operational deficiencies thereby reducing expenses and positively impacting the bottom line. Excellent problem-solver; meets and exceeds client expectations and deadlines. Technical proficiency includes: Creative Solutions (CSA), Quickbooks, Excel, Peachtree (Sage) and Microsoft Office.

Additional expertise includes:

GAAP P & L Internal Controls

Forecasting Budgeting System Implementation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SCAN AMERICAN CORPORATION, Kansas City, MO 2016- June 2017

Controller

Reviewed existing accounting practices; sourced and implemented appropriate accounting policies and procedures.

Prepare and review financial statements; analyze revenue, costs, and expenses.

Financial analysis; of G/L, A/R, A/P, fixed-asset and accrual accounting.

Manage and maintain internal controls; including foreign exchange accounts involving purchasing and trading of foreign currency.

Created detailed spreadsheets to assist in forecasting revenue and identifying costs and risk associated with multi-million dollar A/R projects.

Payroll accounting for 20 employees.

Built and maintained relationships with external financial partners (banks, insurers and brokers.)

MOUNTAIN AMERICA TAX SERVICES, Salt Lake City, UT (Seasonal) 2013 - 2016

Tax Professional

Provided accounting and tax services for customers.

Prepared and filed federal and a state tax returns on a personal and corporate level.

Corresponded with Internal Revenue Service on IRS notifications and prepared amended returns.

RNG ACCOUNTING, LLC, Dearborn, MO 2008 - Present

Accountant/Owner

Provide accounting services for clients: preparation of financial statements, payroll, payroll and corporate tax write-ups, operating budgets, cost analyses.

Implemented appropriate accounting systems for new clients.

Assisted clients with on-site accounting procedures.

GRANITE PEAKS GASTROENTEROLOGY, PC, Sandy, UT 2007 - 2009

Controller

(Growing physicians’ practice and surgical center comprising five separate accounting entities.)

Reviewed existing accounting practices; sourced and implemented an appropriate accounting system, Quickbooks; developed policies and procedures for accounting for all five entities.

Prepare and review financial statements; analyze revenue, costs and expenses.

Financial analysis; internal audits of G/L, A/R, A/P, and fixed-asset accounting.

Created detailed spreadsheets to assist senior management in forecasting revenue, identifying costs and risks associated with capital expenditures.

Management and Maintenance of internal controls.

Payroll accounting for 60 employees.

Built and maintain relationships with external financial partners (banks, insurers and auditors.)

Accomplishments:

Saved company 6% in employees’ wages and benefits by advocating hiring part-time staff thus eliminating salary and benefits costs.

Saved the group of companies 3% in taxes by providing year-end preparation of tax accounting and deferred income by establishing profit sharing and a cafeteria plan for employees.

Instituted new policies and procedures to secure the performance of the company and protect the interests of the owners.

HUNTINGTON & ASSOCIATES, Salt Lake City, UT 1999 - 2007

Staff Accountant

Provided accounting services for 25 clients of this public accounting firm: preparation of financial statements, payroll, payroll and corporate tax write-ups, operating budgets, cost analyses.

Implemented appropriate accounting systems for new clients.

Assisted clients with on-site accounting procedures.

Accomplishment:

Highest producing accountant with billable hours double that of the firm average.

ALBRETSEN & ROSEN, CPA, Salt Lake City, UT 1992 - 1999

Staff Accountant

Individual and corporate tax write-ups for a wide range of clients.

Financial statement preparation.

Month-end reports, payroll and quarterly payroll tax returns, cost analyses, year-end planning.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Salt Lake City, UT

Associate of Science in Accounting, 1984

Certified Quickbooks Pro Advisor

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