Financial Reporting Staff Accountant

**** * ****** ***, ********, UNITED STATES, ***** •

**************@*****.*** • 503-***-****

SOMMER EVERETT

Senior Accountant/Project Accountant

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Assistant Controller with over 18 years of comprehensive accounting experience, specializing in auditing, internal controls, and financial analysis. Demonstrates expertise in month-end close processes, account reconciliation, and tax preparation, leveraging advanced skills in Sage 100 and GAAP for accurate financial reporting. Proficient in providing analytical support for strategic decisions, aiming to enhance financial accuracy and operational efficiency. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER Mar 2024 - Mar 2025

Compass Oncology Vancouver, WA

PORTFOLIO ACCOUNTANT Oct 2019 - Mar 2024

NAI Elliott Portland, OR

STAFF ACCOUNTANT Sep 2013 - Oct 2019

CoHo Services Vancouver, WA

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT Feb 2012 - Jun 2013

Bora Architects Portland, OR

STAFF ACCOUNTANT II Jun 2010 - Nov 2011

Guaranty Savings Bank Metairie, LA

Support journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls. Complete month-end close tasks, enhancing financial reporting efficiency. Reconcile bank and inter-company accounts, ensuring financial accuracy. Prepare shareholder draws, maintaining precise financial documentation. Assist CFO with requests, providing analytical support for strategic decisions. Manage financial reporting for 28 properties, enhancing data accuracy and efficiency. Execute month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely financial statements. Prepare and review journal entries, maintaining precise financial records. File sales and occupancy taxes, ensuring compliance with regulations. Oversee accounts receivable/payable, optimizing cash flow management. Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements for 11 properties monthly. Conduct month-end and year-end closings, including reconciliations and journal entries. Review financial statements for discrepancies and investigate variances. Compile and file sales and occupancy taxes for local, county, and state authorities. Manage accounts receivable/payable and ensure accurate ledger coding. Managed client billing, ensuring timely invoice processing and payment collection. Conducted project audits, identifying cost-saving opportunities and enhancing efficiency. Facilitated communication between clients and consultants, resolving issues promptly. Supported project managers in assessing project financial health, improving decision-making. Assisted CFO in month-end close, contributing to accurate financial reporting. Reconciled daily general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely month-end close. Prepared monthly financial reports for Board, enhancing decision-making processes. Assisted in quarterly and annual regulatory filings, maintaining compliance standards. Compiled annual property tax returns, optimizing tax obligations. STAFF AUDITOR 2007 - 2010

Postlethwaite & Netterville, APAC Metairie, LA

EDUCATION

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY 2007

Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA

BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING 2006

Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA

Cum Laude

SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel (Experienced), PowerPoint, Sage 100, MRI, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation, GAAP, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Month-end Close, Auditing, Tax Preparation, QuickBooks, Google Sheets, Data Analysis, Compliance, Cash Flow Management.

Conducted annual audits for diverse entities, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Gained expertise in key accounting areas, enhancing audit precision. Developed and implemented internal controls, improving financial integrity. Communicated effectively with clients, fostering strong professional relationships. Performed internal control audits in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley for multiple public clients.

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