Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager

Anna Leigh

Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager

****.*****@*****.*** • 208-***-****

LinkedIn • Meridian, ID 83646

Seasoned professional with proven expertise in optimizing financial processes, driving compliance, and delivering insightful analysis to support organizational growth and strategic decision-making.

Areas of Expertise

●Financial Reporting & Analysis

●Process Improvement & Efficiency

●Month-End Close Management

●Fixed Asset Management

●Payroll Processing & Taxation

●Audit Preparation & Compliance

●ERP Systems Optimization

●Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

●Cross-Functional Team Leadership

●Account Reconciliation & Reporting

●Budgeting & Cost Control

●Accounting Software Proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

Boise State University, Boise, ID

Completed Undergraduate and Two Master’s Level Accounting Coursework

Boise State University, Boise, ID

Professional Membership

Construction Financial Management Association

●Board Member (2018–Present)

●Member of the Year (2021)

Summary

Instrumental in overseeing full accounting functions, from complex financial reporting to month-end close cycles, ensuring regulatory adherence and seamless audits. Proficient in streamlining operational workflows, enhancing reporting accuracy, and propelling significant process improvements. Skilled in leveraging advanced tools, including pivot tables, ERP systems, and Excel automation, to reduce closing times and optimize financial operations. Adept at identifying areas for cost savings, compliance improvements, and internal control enhancements. Notable success in leading cross-functional teams, driving ERP integrations, and implementing strategic accounting procedures across diverse industries.

Career Experience

McMillen, Inc., Boise, ID 2021 – 2024

Financial Accountant

Executed detailed account reconciliations and prepared consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards to streamline audit processes. Developed well-organized work papers to support ongoing reconciliations, enhancing financial reporting reliability. Researched emerging accounting regulations and tax requirements to ensure compliance, while implementing operational improvements to optimize financial process efficiency.

●Reduced month-end close time by 15% through advanced pivot utilization, streamlined journal entries, and continuous reconciliation processes.

●Facilitated compliance and elevated reporting speed by revamping fixed asset schedules and leveraging automation tools.

●Designed lease accounting processes in Excel, enabling 100% compliance with updated standards and saving $2,500 annually by eliminating costly software.

●Integrated Asset Keeper software, improving depreciation calculations, compliance reporting, and specialized LOC covenant analysis.

●Successfully re-registered business and occupational licenses, aligning payroll and tax accounts for multi-state company operating in 33 states and two provinces during corporate restructure.

ESI, Meridian, ID 2013 – 2021

Senior Financial Accountant

Led month-end close process, overseeing account reconciliations, posting journal entries and job cost adjustments, and preparing timely financial reports, including robust Work in Progress (WIP) schedule for multiple entities. Streamlined month-end close by implementing payroll and invoice imports, reducing manual entry and improving operational workflows.

●Configured ERP fixed asset module, automating depreciation and enabling precise allocation of equipment costs to projects.

●Unified accounting systems during two acquisitions, certifying smooth transitions and enhancing consolidated reporting.

●Strengthened compliance by boosting internal controls and preparing comprehensive financial documentation for audits.

Rocky Mountain GYN & Hormone Center, Eagle, Idaho 2010 – 2013

Controller

Processed payroll and filed related tax returns while maintaining employee benefits and company insurance policies. Reconciled general ledger accounts to produce accurate financial statements and deliver strategic insights. Elevated operational efficiency by analyzing financial data and consolidating actionable plans.

●Organized budgets, optimized expenditure timing, and initiated corrective measures to meet financial goals.

●Delivered timely and accurate sales and use tax filings, ensuring compliance with regulatory deadlines.

Severn Winkle, LLC & Harris CPAs, PLLC, Boise, Idaho 2004 – 2010

Public Accounting Staff Accountant

Performed detailed audits, compilations, and reviews, delivering actionable financial insights to clients. Oversaw payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely payroll tax submissions, adhering to regulatory requirements and maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.

●Developed professional financial statements that offered clients clear, concise insights into financial position, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning.

●Prepared and filed corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations while identifying opportunities to optimize tax advantages.

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Vista Spectrum QuickBooks

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