CHAD W. DENTON

**** ** ********* ** *** **-*** Silverdale, WA 98383

425-***-**** - add7ii@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A dedicated accounting professional with over 15 years of progressive experience seeking leadership and evolving challenges. Adept at complex process improvement, unique problem solving, leading and mentoring subordinates, and streamline and reorganize inefficient system procedures. Consistently recognized for delivering quality results on mission-critical time sensitive initiatives. An individual who knows how to win and deliver results. A highly motivated professional driven to be a subject matter expert in all aspects of accounting. Demonstrated proficiency in multiple General Ledgers, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, financial analysis, software implementation, cloud accounting with 3rd party applications and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), GASB, IFRS and SOX.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science, Accounting

City University of Seattle 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kitsap County Auditor AUG 2018 – JUL 2020

FISCAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

USED JDE, Kronos and Hubble

●Process AP across 20 Electeds/Departments & 10+ Special Tax Districts

●Process BiWeekly County payroll involving 13 CBA’s and 1,800+ personnel

●Process Monthly 10+ Special Tax Districts payroll and AP

●Reconcile WA Department of Retirement Accounts for Kitsap County

●Creates Complex Retro Worksheets for CBA settlements & special payroll projects

●Reconciles, investigated and audits Payroll & AP discrepancies

Rational Consulting at Brooks Running APR 2018 - JUN 2018

STAFF ACCOUNTANT (Contract)

Used M3 ERP, Salesforce & Cybersource

●Manage General Ledgers across multiple entities

●AR analysis

●Complex reconciliations utilizing multiple softwares

●Accounts Receivable

●Ad Hoc projects manipulating large tracts of data

Diamond Parking JAN 2017 - APR 2018

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Used AS400 software

●Manage General Ledgers across multiple international entities

●Streamlined intricate Accounts Receivable processing for multiple entities

●Complex reconciliations, reports and adjusting journal entries

●Lease Accounting and Government Contract Accounting

●Annual, Quarter and Month End Procedures

●Contract Analysis

●Refined internal controls for improved efficiency and SOX compliance

●Ad Hoc Projects manipulating large tracts of data

Accounttemps Contract at Bellweather Housing NOV 2016 – JAN 2017

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT (Contract)

●Manage Multiple General Ledgers across multiple entities

●Complex reconciliations and adjusting journal entries

●Lease Accounting and Capital Asset Management

●Annual Quarter and Month End Procedures

●Multifaceted Accounts Payable

●Contract Analysis

●Solved multiple complex variances to successfully prepare for yearend Audit

●Ad Hoc Projects manipulating large tracts of data

Resources Global Professionals Contarct at Nordstroms SEPT 2016 – NOV 2016

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (Contract)

Used Oracle V12 ERP and Markview and Essbase software

●Manage General Ledgers across multiple entities

●Complex reconciliations and adjusting journal entries

●Lease Accounting and Capital Asset Management

●Quarter and Month End Procedures

●Multifaceted Accounts Payable

●Contract Analysis

●Refined internal controls for improved efficiency and SOX compliance

●Ad Hoc Projects manipulating large tracts of data

Accounttemps Contarct at Jay Marc Homes JUL 2016 - AUG 2016

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (Contract)

Used QuickBooks Enterprise

●Manage General Ledgers across multiple entities

●Complex reconciliations and adjusting journal entries

●Analysis of GL and balance sheet accounts in accordance with GAAP and SOX compliance

●Process improvement and internal control refinement

●Project Accounting

●Financial analysis and implementation of improved managerial reports

JB Consulting Systems Contract at Tri-Mechanical, Inc. MAY 2016 - JUL 2016

ACCOUNTANT (Contract)

Used QuickBooks and HIGH5 software

●Worked with software developer to correct software integration failures.

●Job Costing

●General Ledger

●Union Payroll}

●Accounts Receivable

●Project and Fixed Asset Accounting

●High5 Software and QuickBooks subject matter expert

●Ad Hoc projects and Analysis

●Construction full cycle AP

●Process and systems improvement

●Created managerial reports to track and forecast business

HPC ACCOUNTING & TAX MAR 2016 - MAY 2016

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

●General ledger, fixed asset, AP, AP, inventory, job costing and payroll services

●3rd Party Application integration

●Financial statement preparation

●Implemented and advised SMB on internal controls for GAAP and SOX adherence

●Business analysis and forecasting

●Cash flow and asset management

●Month end close process and reconciliation

●Process improvement, research and Adhoc projects

DENTON & ELLIOTT ACCOUNTING JAN 2014 – FEB 2016

Owner (Sole Proprietor)

Implemented numerous Quickbooks Online, XERO and many 3rd Party Application softwares

●Federal and state tax preparation for individuals and small businesses.

●Municipality, state and federal tax compliance for businesses.

●Tax planning and forecasting for small businesses and individuals.

●Xero and QuickBooks accounting software set up and troubleshooting.

●Cloud and lean accounting solutions.

●Financial statement preparation, business analysis and forecasting

●General ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, and payroll services.

●Cash flow and fixed asset management

●Business startup services and planning

●Developed internal controls for GAAP and SOX adherence for small businesses

WIRELESS DATA SERVICES FEB 2012 – DEC 2013

Staff Accountant

Used CODA ERP software

Implemented and utilized JD Edwards ERP software

●Balance sheet management to maximize profits and identify potential losses.

●Maintained general ledger with integrated use of ERP system.

●Accessed and tested internal controls and SOX compliance

●Worked as liaison between external auditors, external CPA and senior management for the acquisition of WDS to Xerox.

●Performed and developed multiple financial analysis reports to maximize corporate profits.

●Incorporated operational analysis into financial analysis to make best use of corporate resources

●Manage intercompany accounts with corporate and overseas.

●Assisted in federal and state tax compliance.

●Assisted payroll clerk in ADP administration for over 15,000 employees.

●Managed SharePoint for the global finance department.

●Conducted bank reconciliation for US operation in ERP system.

●Developed internal controls to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with GAAP and SOX.

●Identification and Resolution of accounting discrepancies

●Managed company credit cards, expense reports and corporate fixed assets

●Maintain financial accounting portion of ERP system to maximize corporate agility and support all departments in strategic vision.

●Advice on GAAP and taxation issues with managers and employees.

●Assist in tax compliance and GAAP adherence.

EASTSHORE UNITARIAN CHURCH MAR 2011 – APR 2016

Finance Committee Chairperson (Volunteer)

●Develop and maintain an $800,000+ operational budget.

●Assist in preparing the operational budget and major fund drives.

●Implement and set up cloud accounting software.

●Develop internal controls to increase efficiency and industry compliance.

●Conduct internal audits

UNITED STATES ARMY APR 1995 – SEPT 2008

Field Artillery Senior Sergeant – 13F (Sgt First Class, E7)

●Supervised and coordinated 20 to 50 personnel engaged in target acquisition, logistical operations, and matters in troop welfare.

●Used and implemented TCAIIMS software

●Used and implemented numerous Field Artillery Targeting software

●Received, collected processed and managed secret and top-secret enemy intelligence.

●Planned with and utilized national assets classified secret and non-secret in order to achieve Commander’s battlefield effects.

●Only Noncommissioned Officer in Brigade to lead patrols, submit secret reports and command combat operations.

●Conducted classes on Information Operations, Close Air Support, targeting, civil affairs and enemy intelligence. Trained all company leadership on effects based operations resulting in 90% reduction of lethal attacks in Company area of operations.

●Represented Commander to higher headquarters as Liaison Noncommissioned Officer to facilitate mutual understanding and unity of purpose and action.

●Security Clearance: Secret

TRAINING

Microsoft Excel Level 1, 2, 3 and Advanced Courses with an emphasis on PowerBI, Pivot Tables and Vlookups. Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Software Implementation, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Unit Movement Officer, Professional Leadership Development Course, CMA candidate sitting for exams

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Excel Advanced, XERO Certified, ADP, MS Exchange, MS PowerPoint, MS Word,, CODA, ODM, SharePoint, AS400, QuickBooks Enterprise, QuickBooks ProAdvisor Online Certified, QuickBooks 2014, 2015 and 2016 ProAdvisor Certified, M3, Salesforce, Cybersource, WinSQL, Markview, Oracle, Markview, Essbase, JD Edwards, High5, Guru certified Bill.com, Expensify, Hubdoc, Smartvault, Kronos, Hubble and Zenefits

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