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BADGER STATE WESTERN, INC.Accounting Controller
Jan. 2022 - Jul. 2024Abbotsford, Wisconsin, United StatesManage cash flow, accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), and general ledger accounting, including monthly and annual close processes. Reconcile inter-company transactions across multiple related corporations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Create and present monthly consolidated financial statements for multi-related party corporations to senior management. Oversee all tax filings across multiple states, including quarterly and annual filings, collaborating closely with third-party accounting firms for outsourced services. Lead finance staff to meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy, providing training and support to enhance team performance. Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts, aligning financial strategies with organizational goals. Generate and manage daily ad hoc financial reports for management review. Assist customers with billing inquiries and collections, maintaining positive relationships to ensure timely payments. Reconcile bank statements to maintain accurate financial records. Handle payroll processing, including W-2s and 1099s, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Develop, implement, and enforce finance and accounting policies and procedures, enhancing overall operational effectiveness. Review accounting information to identify and rectify inaccuracies or imbalances, contributing to improved financial integrity. Support strategic planning initiatives by providing financial insights and data analysis. Was part of the leadership team that oversaw the implementation of a new ERP system. I implemented, documented, and maintained a system of internal controls and standard operating procedures.
Dynamic Blasting Solutions, LLCAccounting Controller
Jan. 2021Marshfield, Wisconsin, United StatesManage cash flow, accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), and complete general ledger accounting, including monthly and annual closings. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Oversee debt management. Supervise fixed asset management. Administer insurance management. Manage all tax filings across multiple states, including quarterly and annual submissions. Collaborate with a third-party accounting firm for any outsourced filings. Create budgets and forecasts. Generate and manage daily ad hoc reports. Assist customers with questions related to billing and collections. Reconcile bank statements. Handle payroll, including W-2 and 1099 forms. Develop and implement human resource and safety policies, as well as process and onboard all new hires. Establish, implement, and enforce organizational policies and procedures through systems designed to improve overall operations and effectiveness. Establish and maintain a system for all FMCSA, ATF, and MSHA records in compliance with regulations from each agency.
Engineered Specialties, LLCController
Jul. 2019 - Apr. 2020Auburndale, WIResponsible for accounting staff, cash management, asset management, budgeting, cost management, operations analysis, financial and business reporting, and various external financial and business affairs. Process al month-end closing activities, including general ledger maintenance and monthly financial statements for the Board. Responsible for all accounting policies and application of new accounting and tax pronouncements. Coordinate materials for Board of Directors meetings, including corporate minutes, and attend meetings. Develop key performance measures to provide creative insights into the business, monitor service levels and assess cost drivers. Develop and maintain an internal controls process designed to provide reliable financial reporting, timely feedback on the achievement of the strategic planning objectives and compliance with laws and regulations. Oversee Company’s treasury duties and responsibilities to include cash management, covenant compliance, banking and equity partner communication and compliance. Manages the company’s risk management program, including property, general liability, ocean cargo, cyber and employment practices. Ensures legal and regulatory compliance of financial functions and coordinates financial audits and tax returns filings. Oversees the Human Resource function to ensure effective resource management, including workers’ comp, safety statistics and annual reporting. File sales tax in 43 states, monthly and quarterly, reconcile accounts to match
Hawkins Ash CPAsSupervisor
Jun. 2015 - Oct. 2021Marshfield, WIResponsible for performing audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon-procedures for schools, not-for-profit entities, and commercial entities. Planned the engagement, performed fieldwork, prepared full disclosure financial statements and required reports for management and regulating agencies, performed other non-audit accounting services, and tax returns of all types. Managed tax provision and tax compliance process. Provided a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within time frame. Built relationships and interacted with clients to provide expertise through excellent planning and consulting Supported the growth of co-workers thru answering questions on/teaching firm policy, accounting procedures, and software. Prepared all types tax papers on a regular basis and handle all information data requests
JLS Photography and Graphic DesignFreelance Graphic Designer
Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2013Marshfield, WIWork with clients to maintain their corporate image and identity on various print and non-print media As sole-proprietor handle all aspects of business ownership including all bookkeeping and accounting
Heinzen Printing, Inc.Graphic Designer/Pre-press Manager
May. 1995 - Apr. 2009MarshfieldIn early years of employment worked customer service counter, took orders and did bookkeeping Became full-time graphic designer in 1998 and in 2000 became head of the pre-press department Distributed work-load and had responsibility of completing work on time Trained employees and made sure job details were communicated from front office to finished product Responsible for troubleshooting and problem-solving strategies to stream-line methods Gained solid knowledge of Microsoft Office products along with numerous other creative and industry software products Returned to company for a short time in August of 2010 and stayed until February of 2011 to assist them in hiring and training a new pre-press manager
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