Detail-oriented Professional seeking a challenging opportunity in a Staff accountant or commodity accountant capacity.

• Over 15 years of experience directing accounting / bookkeeping operations within fast-paced environments.
• Proven track record of maintaining regulatory compliance and quality assurance throughout all accounting processes.
• Expert level experience in reconciliations, journal entry creation and generating detailed financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Integrated software systems, NISC, RCC and QuickBooks Pro.

Access Energy Cooperative, Mt. Pleasant, IA 2010-Present

Accounting / Finance

         Leverage strong accounting / finance knowledge to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

         Demonstrate an excellent attention to detail while maintaining fixed assets, accumulating depreciation and monitoring inventory levels.

         Generate detailed financial reports; relay pertinent information to Board of Directors.

         Associated responsibilities include journal entry creation, payroll processing and management of accounts payable / receivable.

         Successfully balance bank statements and financial accounts on a monthly basis.

Ebert Supply Company, Burlington, IA 2003-2010

Office Manager

• Streamlined existing office operations, resulting in a significant increase in efficiency.
• Oversaw various accounting / bookkeeping processes, including accounts receivable, orders and monthly sales statements.
• Performed reconciliations on a daily basis.
• Developed highly effective advertising strategies to boost company exposure and sales.

Schoff & Baxter Inc., Burlington, IA 1998-2000

Office Manager / Accountant

• Fulfilled key accounting position, with associated responsibilities including journal entry creation, oversight of bank statements and accounts payable / receivable management.
• Successfully prepared tax information and compiled data for year-end closing.
• Strategically reconciled monthly accounts and generated profit & loss (P&L) statements.
• Maintained regulatory compliance throughout all daily operations.

Previous Positions:

Case Corporation, Burlington, IA; Human Resource Specialist 1997-1998

Champion Spark Plug, Burlington, IA; Purchasing Clerk 1996-1997

Bachelor of Applied Studies, University of Iowa; 2015

Certificate in Non-Profit Management, University of Iowa; 2014

Associate of Science in Business Administration, Southeastern Community College; 2009

Associate of Arts in Business Administration, Southeastern Community College; 2008