Patti Thomas
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Summary
Highly motivated hands on Accountant. Extensive work with cash flow analysis, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, tax returns and financial statement presentation (GAAP).
Month end closing experience includes: Supervision of accounting staff; preparation of city, state and local business tax returns. Preparation of quarterly payroll tax returns for multiple cities and states. Presentation of Financial Statements (GAAP), Analysis of gross profit margin and inventory observations for Raw Material, Finished Goods and Work in Progress.
Budgeting/forecasting – Five year roll forward, cash flow analysis and debt reporting,
Job cost analysis, trending financial analysis and internal auditing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in the following industries:
Healthcare, Software Development, Law Firm, Commercial Fishing, Property Management, Manufacturing & Employment- Human Resources
Professional Work Experience
Buyken Metal Products, Inc. June 2015 – August 2016
Report directly to Owner and CEO
Prepare monthly closing procedures and present GAAP financial statements
Prepared monthly and quarterly – tax returns
Prepared Payroll and supervise all functions of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Observation and analysis of month end Inventory of Raw Material, Finished Goods & WIP
Self-employed June 2012 – June 2015
Successfully completed an Internal Audit Policy and Procedure Documentation Project
Documented each finding and made internal control recommendations
Prepared monthly and quarterly – City, State and Federal business & Payroll tax returns
Prepared payroll and perform all functions of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Perform month end closings and present monthly financials to owners
Innovative Healthcare, Inc. (Corporate Headquarters) April 2010- May-2012
Director of Finance – rehired by Owner of Resolute Solutions Corp
Reported directly to Board of Directors
Supervise Accounting Staff (6)
Prepare GAAP consolidated financial statements
Developed Revenue Recognition Reporting procedures – medical billing
Budget Forecasting System, Gross Profit Analysis (by clinic) (by insurance carrier)
Maintain accounting records for all five related entities
Participate in hiring for critical personnel and conduct background checks
Ramp Technology Group, LLP (software consulting firm) March 2008 - April 2010
Controller
Management Team member – weekly and monthly meetings
Supervise Accounting Staff (4)
Worked directly with outside CPA firm for annual audit
Budget Variance Analysis and Gross Profit Analysis
Commission Reporting – 7 people
International financial accounting for India Branch
Resolute Solutions Corporation (software consulting firm) Jan. 2007- March 2008
Controller (company closed due to Microsoft cutbacks)
Supervise/manage accounting staff (6)
Participated in new software implementation (MS Dynamics)
Developed a new chart of accounts and customer billing system
Budget Forecasting System, Gross Profit Analysis (by client) (by project)
Commission Reporting – 12 people
Perkins Coie, LLP (international law firm) June 2005 – Dec. 2006
Assistant controller – Contract Assignment
Filled in for Controller and CFO for nine months
Supervise/manage accounting staff (18)
Supervise monthly close; review and present monthly financial statements
Responsible for IOLTA Trust Account compliance for all states
Sit on China office administration committee
Washington State Bar Association (not for profit) May 2003 – June 2006
Accounting, Audit & Production Manager (includes contract work to December 2006)
Reported to Finance Director
Supervise/manage accounting staff (8), Audit staff (2) and Production staff (4)
Participate in preparing, analyzing and presenting annual budget
Direct contact with independent C.P.A. firm
Member of Investment and Finance Committee
Conducted forensic accounting audits for Office of Disciplinary Council
Conduct seminars and public speaking engagements for WSBA members.
Attended Budget and Audit Committee meetings
Responsible for entire bookkeeping of The Washington State Bar Foundation (non-profit fund accounting)
CCPI, Inc. – Telecommunication - Controller 2001-2003
Key Staff, LLC - Controller 1999-2001
Hunt Marketing Group, Inc. Advertising - Controller 1994 - 1999
Fabrication Services, Inc. – Controller 1989 - 1994
Professional Skills
Prepare & Supervise month end and year end closing procedures
Related Party eliminating entries
Fixed Asset Accounting and Depreciation
Preparation and presentation of G.A.A.P financial statements (consolidated)
HIPAA compliance specialist – Healthcare Industry
Direct contact with independent C.P.A. firm, assisted in Audit work
Excel Spreadsheet preparation and analysis
Prepare Payroll and related tax returns
Supervision of Accounting Staff
Budgeting and Forecasting - analysis
Present to Corporate Board of Directors
Public Speaking and classroom presentations
Accounting Software Conversion and Implementation
Quick Books, MS Dynamics and JobBoss accounting software
Education
Oklahoma State University, Business Administration/Accounting Degree
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) State of Washington #10297
Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC)
References available upon request.