Sierra Oustad
Staff Accountant
Brainerd, MN ****1
**********@*****.***
To utilize my Accounting degree and experience in the field, to further my career in the Accounting field.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Staff Accountant
St. Pierre Accounting & Taxes - Remote
June 2022 to Present
• Assist with new client on boarding.
• Execute as applicable, processes related to accounts payable and accounts receivable management, bookkeeping entries, closing the books monthly as well as preparing financial reporting and analysis.
• Accurately complete the month-end close process for multiple entities across various industries.
• Assist and process payroll for multiple entities across various industries Accountant
LITTLE FALLS HEALTH SERVICES - Little Falls, MN
November 2021 to July 2022
Accounts Receivable:
• Accurately bill all accounts in a timely manner.
• Post payments received to appropriate resident account in a timely manner.
• Verify accuracy of daily deposit ticket with cash receipts journal.
• Balance accounts receivable and revenues by utilizing various spreadsheets created for that purpose
(R&B Tie-outs, Ancillary
• Tie-outs, Therapy Tie-outs, etc.)
• Prepare resident statements and provide account details as needed Accounts Payable:
• Review invoices received from facility to ensure proper authorization and coding.
• Prepare invoices for system entry by the accounting clerks and ensure timeliness of processing.
• Verify A/P reports, remittance advices, checks and journals for the accuracy of each report. General Ledger:
• Prepare monthly trial balance and financial statements in a timely manner. These include, but are not limited to: balance
• sheet, income and expense reports, etc., as required.
• Preparation of journal entries (ensuring proper documentation is included), performing account analysis, and reconciliation.
• Post all journals to general ledger accurately and on a timely basis.
• Prepare monthly set of work papers with all needed documentation and supervisor review.
• Prepare fiscal year end audit work papers.
• Distribute monthly financial statements as directed.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to their Supervisor concerning accounting functions.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Assist in preparing financial and statistical reports as directed.
• Perform functions of computer/data processor as necessary.
• Develop and utilize computer reports and output. Staff Accountant
Energy Accounting Services - Brainerd, MN
June 2019 to November 2021
• Accurately entered invoices into Accounting system
• Setup and processed payments for invoices in accordance with payment terms.
• Preformed month end reconciliations and accruals.
• Correctly created invoices for service performed.
• Accurately reconciled bank statements
• Perform general journal entries.
• Accurately compiled and processed payroll
• Filed timely tax returns and payments
Accounts Payable Specialist
Bang Printing
November 2017 to June 2019
• Matched invoices to relevant receipts.
• Accurately entered invoices into Accounting system
• Setup and processed payments for invoices in accordance with payment terms.
• Preformed month end reconciliations and accruals.
• Perform daily general journal entries.
Personal Loan Specialist
OneMain Financial
June 2017 to October 2017
•Accurately processed loan applications.
•Serviced closed and active loans.
Office Manager and Bookkeeper
Independent Petroleum Service
November 2011 to May 2017
•Provided welcoming customer service to customer base.
•Prepared accurate emails to dispatch service technicians to sites in need of service.
•Correctly created invoices for service performed.
•Accurately enter and process vendor invoices for payment.
•Prepared daily deposits for payments received from customers.
•Accurately reconciled bank statements.
•Processed monthly Sales and Use Tax reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Minnesota School of Business
March 2010
Associate's degree
Skills
• Quickbooks (5 years)
• Great Plains (2 years)
• Accounting (7 years)
• Accounts Receivable
• Invoice
• Accounts Payable
• Concur
• General Ledger (7 years)
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Journal Entries
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Sage
• Account Reconciliation
• Accounting Software
• Bank Reconciliation
• Payroll
• GAAP
• Bookkeeping
• Microsoft Office
• Human resources
• Financial analysis
• Office manager experience
• Tax experience
• Analysis skills
• Management
• Excel (10+ years)
• Yardi
• ERP systems
• NetSuite
• Filing
• Construction
• ADP
• Leadership
Certifications and Licenses
Notary Public
Additional Information
Technical Skills
● Educated in Business Ethics and Management
● Skilled in Accounting software systems and Microsoft Office programs
● Strong communication and customer service skills
● Ability to Accurately prepare and analyze financial statements
● Experienced in Accounts Payable and Receivable procedures