Jayson m. baird, CPA(inactive)
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Experienced, hard-working, and technically skilled accountant known for accuracy, attention to detail and flexible in adapting to constantly evolving accounting processes and technology. Career spans 20 years with experience in manufacturing, health care, and other industries. Backed by solid credentials (BS in accounting and passed CPA exam) and proficiencies in generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) as well as MS Office Suite, Oracle, SAP and Peachtree software.
Key Skills
Financial Report Creation
Budgeting & Forecasting
GAAP Standards & Government Regulations
Credit Card Administration
Sales and Use Tax
AR Management
ERP Implementation
Fixed Assets
Account Reconciliation
Journal Entries & General Ledger
Intercompany Accounting
Financial Statement Analysis
Professional Experience
ZENITH AMERICAN SOLUTIONS, Mendota Heights, MN
Supervisor Trust Accounting, 12/15 to 7/16
Prepare monthly bank and investment reconciliations for 11 funds.
Post related journal entries from reconciliations.
Prepare financial statements for 11 funds.
Prepare 940, 941, and 945 tax returns for funds.
Review work of 5 direct reports.
MULTEK FLEXIBLE CIRCUITS, INC., Northfield, MN
Senior Accountant, 9/02 to 11/15
Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and balance sheet account reconciliations.
Prepare use tax returns and pay tax to the state.
Assist in the preparation of monthly forecasts.
Assist with Fixed Asset Accounting.
Lead Monthly department expense meeting and explain variances to budget.
Purchasing card Administrator.
Highly involved in month end close.
Intercompany AR and AP.
Created and modified internal financial statements.
Create, modify, and publish external month-end report package.
Prepare weekly aging reports.
Prepare daily cash receipts/payments report.
Lead weekly AR meeting discussing past due customers.
Prepare weekly cash forecast and monthly cash entry.
Placing overdue customers on credit hold.
Determine credit limits and payment terms.
Prepare weekly cash forecast and monthly balance sheet forecast.
GLEASON DALE & ASSOCIATES, Edina, MN
Consultant, 3/02 to 9/02
Prepared monthly bank and accountant reconciliations.
Prepared monthly sales commission worksheet and commission checks.
Prepared sales tax returns, and prepared consolidations
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Professional Experience (continued)
HEALTHEAST CARE SYSTEM, Saint Paul, MN
Senior Accountant, 5/00 to 11/01
Oversaw all accounting functions for St. John’s Hospital, Woodwinds Hospital, and two additional clinics.
Prepared monthly forecasts.
Assisted in yearly budget preparation.
Prepared monthly sales tax returns.
Prepared monthly balance sheet account reconciliation.
Prepared monthly expense accrual, approximately $400,000-$600,000.
STARKEY LABORATORIES, Eden Prairie, MN
Staff Accountant, 9/99 to 4/00
Reported sales tax and use tax for specific states.
Prepared property tax returns for specific states.
Prepared bank reconciliation for $2.5 million in accounts.
Assisted in the budgeting process for depreciation.
Deposited weekly cash receipts ranging from $5,000-$40,000.
Performed all of the fixed asset duties.
STARKEY LABORATORIES, Eden Prairie, MN
Fixed Asset Accountant/Corporate Credit Card Administrator, 9/98 to 9/99
Tracked and advised company employee cardholders
Entered new assets in
Ran month-end reports
Reconciled asset accounts at month-end
Prepared property tax for assets in various states
Education
METRO STATE UNIVERSITY, Saint Paul, MN
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 1993-1996
skills and activities
PASSED THE CPA EXAM l HELPED IMPLEMENT ORACLE FIXED ASSETS MODULE AT STARKEY LABS MOVING ASSETS FROM FASl HIGHLY INVOLVED WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF ORACLE R12 AT MULTEK FLEXTRONICS l CUB SCOUT TREASURER -2010-2014 (QUICKBOOKS)
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