Accountant with non-profit experience

LESLIE BAKER

Gig Harbor - WA ***** • 253-***-**** • ****************@*****.***

Professional Summary

ACCOUNTING & SOFTWARE EXPERTISE

Accomplished - self-motivated - highly knowledgeable controller and accounting professional with a demonstrated record of achievement in working with clients and colleagues alike. Leveraging comprehensive business expertise to capitalize on the understanding of new processes to meet corporate needs. Recognized for strong accounting capabilities and a unique facility for implementing and comprehending new software packages. Readily pursue new challenges and strive to exceed expectations. Skills

Accounting Software Support - Process Development - Auditing Expertise - Financial Statement Preparation - Human Resources - Interpersonal Communication Microsoft Office Suite Training - Mentoring - Support Microsoft Dynamics Staff Management

Great Plains Accounting Software Data-Driven Instruction QuickBooks

AccountEdge (MYOB)

Background

LBA COMPUTER SERVICES, Western Washington - Self Employed - 1998 to current

Manage portfolio of 30+ clients providing accounting software integration and training services

Provide quality personalized service ensuring customer satisfaction and retention

Enhance financial efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing automated systems

Played an integral role in accounting system upgrades - providing valuable input on desired features and assisting with data migration between platforms.

Facilitate year-end closing procedures - coordinate efforts across departments for a seamless process

BUNCE RENTALS - INC. - Puyallup - WA Controller - 11/2009 to 03/2012

Managed accounting department and performed HR duties for an equipment rental and medical supply company with 3 divisions and a total of 7 locations

Collated data from separate POS software packages and multiple source documents into single accounting software package to produce compiled company and store location financial statements

Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.

Prepared balance sheets cash flow reports and income statements. Processed payroll - prepared business and payroll tax reports - reconciled accounts - tracked assets and provided supporting documentation for CPA firm to use in preparation of corporate income tax reports and annual financial analysis

Assisted store managers with accounting and HR questions

Reported directly to corporate officers

LESLIE BAKER

BATTERY POWER SYSTEMS - INC. - Pacific - WA - Controller - 03/2000 to 03/2002

Accounting software implementation and employee training. Financial reporting and analysis for a supplier of DC power products and services

Provided supervision of 15 staff members in reestablishing organized accounting procedures. Managed accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll departments

Supplied accounting software and upgrade support; prepared monthly statements - job costing - and year- end data for management and CPA review

Maintained cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements

Facilitated cross-functional communication between departments to ensure seamless integration of accounting processes when converting from Great Plains to Microsoft Dynamics accounting software HUMANE SOCIETY for TACOMA & PIERCE COUNTY - Tacoma - WA Accounting & IT Support - 04/1999 to 03/2000

Managed database of donors and donations for non-profit pet rescue and animal control facility

Provided IT support and assisted with implementation of new shelter licensing and donor tracking software

Assisted accounting department with troubleshooting accounting problems. Implementation of new accounting software after completion of building renovations

Maintained SQL Server databases tracking pet licensing, animals in shelter and adoptions Automotive Sound / TAC-COM - Tacoma - WA - Accounting Manager - 01/1996 to 01/1998

Managed software implementation for automotive audio, radio and cellular communications equipment provider

Finish setting up accounting software systems, developed internal departmental spreadsheets

Provide financial analysis and training for management and support staff

Managed banking, state and federal tax reports and prepare financial statements

Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees

Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy

Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review Education

Associate of Arts: Accounting - Business Management And IT Management - 1988-1990 B.C.I.R. COLLEGE - Kent - WA

Accounting

Computer Science & Programming

Finance

Business Law

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