Louise Day Resume
Louise Fitzgerald Day, CPA (Inactive)
PO Box 1007, 214 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia, WA 98531•------------ • L------------
A results-oriented self-starter with highly developed analytical, problem-solving, decision-making skills. Thorough and precise in attention to details. Excellent written/verbal/interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated history of good judgment and professional skepticism.
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF PRACTICE
• General Ledger Accounting
• Reconciliations and Accruals
• Project Reporting
• Cost Accounting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Federal and State Tax Filings
• Statutory Reporting
• Contract Administration
• Financial Reporting
• SEC Reporting and Evaluation
• Audit Schedules for Quarterly Reviews
• SOX Testing and Compliance
• Job Costing
• AP
• AR
• Payroll
• Inventory
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Parham & Hall PLLP Part Time Bookkeeper 2017 –2018
• Pay vendor bills for office and client costs and manage accounts payable
• Perform all data entry of cash receipts and client costs in billing and accounting
• Perform all data entry of cash receipts and disbursements for the IOLTA trust accounts in the accounting systems
• Reconcile bank statements
• Work up and make bank deposits for the Operating and IOLTA accounts
• Process semimonthly payroll
• Handle Employee 401K and Profit Sharing
• Process all payroll and business taxes
• Process monthly pension deposits from Dept of L&I and disburse pension payments to clients and fee payments to attorneys
• Setup fee schedules, direct deposits, trust accounts and memorized transactions for pension clients
• Process annual Declarations of Entitlement for Pensioners to Dept of L&I, COLA adjustments to Pension Payments and L&I Pension and Social Security offsets
• Handle professional liability, office and property insurance
• Handle IT related issues with 3rd party company
• Monthly general ledger journal entries, reconciliations and financial statements
• Interface with outside CPA for year-end financial review and Partner taxes
Umpqua Bank Part Time Customer Service Associate 2017 –2018
• Accurately and efficiently process and record routine transactions for bank customers including cashing checks, accepting deposits and withdrawals, processing loan payments and money transfers
• Make precise entries into the banking system
• Perform specialized tasks such as preparing cashier's checks, personal money orders, issuing traveler's checks and exchanging foreign currency
• Perform services for customers such as ordering bank cards and checks
• Answer inquiries regarding checking and savings accounts and other bank related products
• Attempt to resolve issues and problems with customer's accounts
• Balance currency, cash and checks in cash drawer at end of each shift
• Hold conversations financial conversations with customers and prospects to determine needs and provide appropriate solutions
• Identify referral opportunities and make relevant referrals
• Comply with Umpqua Bank’s policies and procedures to ensure bank regulations are followed
PNTA (Pacific Northwest Theater Associates) Accounting Manager 2015 –2016
• Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Bi-weekly Payroll using QForce/Infinsource Timekeeping and ISolved HCM Payroll Web Based
• Benefits Administration
• Sales and B&O Taxes
• Daily Store Cash Reconciliation
• Daily Deposits
• Petty Cash
• Credit Card Charge Backs
• Credit and Collections
• Supervised 1 Staff Accountant
Accounting Principles, Two Degrees, Terra Staffing, Triple Net Technologies and Allen Partners, Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst and Bookkeeper Contractor 2011 – 2015 and 2017
• Worked in several industries including insurance, retail, manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, sea food, engineering, not for profit and government as a bookkeeper, senior accountant, cost accountant and financial analyst on a contract basis.
• Clients included: Mega Arms, Jammie’s Environmental, Westward/Alyeska Seafoods, King County Environmental Health Services, King County Jail Health Services, Icicle Seafood, Aqua Star (USA), Corp., Ben Bridge, Notkin Mechanical Engineers, Outerwall/Coinstar/Redbox (NASDAQ: OUTR), HealthFirst (a Division of Henry Schein, NASDAQ HSIC), Farmers Insurance, Premera Blue Cross, Boys and Girls Clubs of King County, the City of Redmond and Navos (A not for profit).
• Responsibilities: financial reporting cycle and month end close, financial statements, preparation of annual footnotes, journal entries, contract administration, monthly contract invoicing, sales and use, payroll, property tax reporting, inventory, payroll, accounts payable and receivables, treasury functions, monthly commission reports, cash management and forecasting, budgets and forecasts, reconciling general ledger accounts, SEC reporting, annual multistate insurance premium tax reporting, preparation and submittal of annual insurance statutory reporting, analysis of financial results and variance analysis between budget, forecast and actual, and preparation of schedules for a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for government.
• Highlights: Assisted with successful completion of Department of Revenue and CAFR audit, development and implementation of written procedures for month end closing and home office reporting and preparation and delivery of month end presentations to all levels of management and the Board of Directors for a $100M budget for an IT Department. Instrumental in conversion to Abila MIP software.
• All clients listed required advanced skills on Microsoft Excel and many required intermediate skills on Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.
Community Psychiatric Clinics Not for Profit, Budget Manager 2010 – 2011
• Managed Accounts Payable and Payroll functions and staff. Payroll processed using ADP for 365+ employees.
• Supported annual agency budget and financial statements preparation under GAAP and Government Guidelines.
• Participated in month end close process, performed general ledger account reconciliations and taxes
• Participation in union negotiation cost proposals.
• Grant and RFP writing.
• Participated in the accreditation and licensing functions for the agency, development of standard and customized reporting analyses and design/implementation of new/revised operational procedures and productivity reporting systems.
Robert Half, Allen Partners, Two Degrees &Prime Team Partners, Accounting & Financial Specialist Consultant 2006 - 2009
• Worked in several industries in WA and PA including insurance, global logistics & freight forwarding , retail, manufacturing, travel and not for profit
• Clients included: Expeditors International, Genie Industries, aQuantive, Darigold, Expedia, Washington Dental Service, PATH and Nordstrom.
• Responsibilities: accounting, taxes, financial analysis, business analysis, project accounting, process improvement and software conversions and implementations.
• Highlights: During this time, I helped to recover over $600,000 in overpaid multi-state payroll taxes, reconstructed 5 years of financial reporting for a company getting ready to be audited and sold, and assisted with the successful implementation of key performance indicators using BI Dashboards and Scorecards.
ARAMARK Clinical Technology Services Division, Financial Analyst 2005
• Financial reporting and budgeting and forecasts
• Contract administration, payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and inventory.
• Assisted with the award of a new contract and preparation for a SOX Audit.
Eden Systems, a Division of Tyler Technologies, Software Implementation Consultant and End User Trainer 2003 – 2004
• Tyler Technologies focuses on providing integrated software and technology to the public sector – cities, counties, states and school districts.
• Participated in several successful implementations and end user training for Budgeting, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Purchasing, Accounts Payable and Project Accounting.
S.G. Taylor Construction Senior Staff Accountant 2002
• Project Accounting
• Administration of all Subcontracts for Construction Projects. This included setup of new subcontracts to insure all signed contracts, site safety plans, general insurance and workers compensation was in place before start of work and issuance of payments, issuance of change orders if scope of work changed, communicating with subcontractors, project managers and superintendents regarding invoice/payment issues, confirming subcontractor payment amounts with suppliers and preparation of joint checks if necessary, processing of weekly subcontract payments, reconciliation of all subcontracts for accuracy and sending lien releases as necessary.
• Administration of all Owner Contracts for Construction Projects. This included setup of new owner contracts and job, job budgets and projected costs, and owner change orders if scope of work changed. Assisted Project Managers with monthly billings to owners, review of monthly schedules of payments values before submitting to owners, preparing letters of transmittals to accompany monthly billings, data entry of monthly invoices and maintaining sales journals, preparation of bank deposits and data entry of cash receipts, accounts receivable collections, communications with owners regarding invoicing, and monthly and quarterly reporting of B&O Taxes.
• Preparation and processing of weekly payroll for field and office personnel, weekly payroll tax deposits, 401K bi-weekly deposits, child support and garnishment payments, sick/vacation leave accruals, employee notices for 401K eligibility and cobra insurance.
• Key person in office for any issue regarding accounting software and primary contact for Software Company to resolve any accounting software issues. Office resource/trainer for all Forefront Users. Company uses Forefront's Construction Accounting & Project Management Software provided by Dexter + Chaney, Inc.
Dexter + Chaney, Inc Senior Support Help Desk Specialist and Software Trainer 1996 - 2001
• As a software trainer, I provided conversion consulting and training for new clients who recently purchased Spectrum/Forefront Construction Accounting/Management Software. Also I provided advanced training for existing customers who had previously completed the conversion process and/or purchased new modules. Dexter + Chaney provides financial software for the construction industry including general contractors, heavy highway, electrical contractors and specialty contractors such as Plumbing, Drywall, Heating and Air Conditioning, etc.
• As a senior support specialist, I rotated as a Front Line Help Desk and Second-Level Analyst. As a Second-Level Analyst, I provided assistance for other First-Level Support Specialists and frequently resolved customer issues requiring specialized knowledge of Forefront Software and Accounting Issues. As requested, provided in-house training classes on various modules and new features.
RF Mattei & Associates Assistant Controller 1993- 1996
• Supervised Accounting Staff for managing general agency in commercial lines property and casualty insurance. Supervisory responsibilities included overseeing accounts payable, payroll and related federal and state tax filings, maintenance of insurance submission management system and related sales reports, underwriting information, invoicing, monitoring cash receipts and collections of delinquent accounts to minimize write offs, production of monthly account current statements and remittance to insurance companies, and maintenance of sub ledgers for agents and insurance companies.
• Responsibility for preparation of individual company and consolidated financial statements for three offices, analysis of budget variances, assisting Controller/CFO and functional managers in preparation of budgets, plans and forecasts, preparation for annual audits, general ledger account reconciliation and cash management.
Bird-Johnson Company a Division of Axel Johnson Plant Controller 1989- 1993
• Controller for Pacific Northwest Division of national manufacturer in marine industry with multiple plants and wholesale and retail operations. Responsible for the preparation of all monthly, quarterly and annual financial and management reporting, account reconciliations, credit and collections, and budgeting for the Seattle Operations.
• Supervised Accounting Staff on all daily accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, job cost, inventory and purchasing. Responsible for maintaining minicomputer and LAN computer systems. Assisted with all departments in the design, implementation and administration of all office procedures.
• Reduced bad debt write-offs and average days billing in Accounts Receivable from 90 to 45 days through implementation of tighter credit policies and improved collection procedures.
EDUCATION
University of Puget Sound, WA
Masters Degree in Business Administration – Finance
University of Washington, WA
Bachelors in Business Administration-Accounting
Certificate for Certified Public Accountant #15856 1993 - 2004
Professional Memberships: Seattle Chapters for the Institute of Management Accountants and American Society of Women Accountants Active Board Member for many years
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
• MS Nav (formerly Navision)
• Oracle
• PeopleSoft
• SAP
• Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains)
• Solomon
• Deltek Vision
• Microsoft Dynamics AX
• JD Edwards
• Microsoft Office
• Spectrum/Forefront Project Management Software for Construction
• Eden Systems Inforum Gold for Government Entities
• ADP Payroll
• SharePoint
• Abila MIP for Not for Profit
• Sage 100
• JobBoss for Manufacturing
• QuickBooks Pro & Enterprise
INDUSTRY LINES
• Law firms • Mental Health Care
• Software • Retail
• Manufacturing • Nonprofit
• Distribution • Construction
• Insurance • Engineering
• Government
• Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers
Louise Fitzgerald Day, CPA (Inactive)
PO Box 1007, 214 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia, WA 98531•------------ • L------------
A results-oriented self-starter with highly developed analytical, problem-solving, decision-making skills. Thorough and precise in attention to details. Excellent written/verbal/interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated history of good judgment and professional skepticism.
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF PRACTICE
• General Ledger Accounting
• Reconciliations and Accruals
• Project Reporting
• Cost Accounting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Federal and State Tax Filings
• Statutory Reporting
• Contract Administration
• Financial Reporting
• SEC Reporting and Evaluation
• Audit Schedules for Quarterly Reviews
• SOX Testing and Compliance
• Job Costing
• AP
• AR
• Payroll
• Inventory
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Parham & Hall PLLP Part Time Bookkeeper 2017 –2018
• Pay vendor bills for office and client costs and manage accounts payable
• Perform all data entry of cash receipts and client costs in billing and accounting
• Perform all data entry of cash receipts and disbursements for the IOLTA trust accounts in the accounting systems
• Reconcile bank statements
• Work up and make bank deposits for the Operating and IOLTA accounts
• Process semimonthly payroll
• Handle Employee 401K and Profit Sharing
• Process all payroll and business taxes
• Process monthly pension deposits from Dept of L&I and disburse pension payments to clients and fee payments to attorneys
• Setup fee schedules, direct deposits, trust accounts and memorized transactions for pension clients
• Process annual Declarations of Entitlement for Pensioners to Dept of L&I, COLA adjustments to Pension Payments and L&I Pension and Social Security offsets
• Handle professional liability, office and property insurance
• Handle IT related issues with 3rd party company
• Monthly general ledger journal entries, reconciliations and financial statements
• Interface with outside CPA for year-end financial review and Partner taxes
Umpqua Bank Part Time Customer Service Associate 2017 –2018
• Accurately and efficiently process and record routine transactions for bank customers including cashing checks, accepting deposits and withdrawals, processing loan payments and money transfers
• Make precise entries into the banking system
• Perform specialized tasks such as preparing cashier's checks, personal money orders, issuing traveler's checks and exchanging foreign currency
• Perform services for customers such as ordering bank cards and checks
• Answer inquiries regarding checking and savings accounts and other bank related products
• Attempt to resolve issues and problems with customer's accounts
• Balance currency, cash and checks in cash drawer at end of each shift
• Hold conversations financial conversations with customers and prospects to determine needs and provide appropriate solutions
• Identify referral opportunities and make relevant referrals
• Comply with Umpqua Bank’s policies and procedures to ensure bank regulations are followed
PNTA (Pacific Northwest Theater Associates) Accounting Manager 2015 –2016
• Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Bi-weekly Payroll using QForce/Infinsource Timekeeping and ISolved HCM Payroll Web Based
• Benefits Administration
• Sales and B&O Taxes
• Daily Store Cash Reconciliation
• Daily Deposits
• Petty Cash
• Credit Card Charge Backs
• Credit and Collections
• Supervised 1 Staff Accountant
Accounting Principles, Two Degrees, Terra Staffing, Triple Net Technologies and Allen Partners, Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst and Bookkeeper Contractor 2011 – 2015 and 2017
• Worked in several industries including insurance, retail, manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, sea food, engineering, not for profit and government as a bookkeeper, senior accountant, cost accountant and financial analyst on a contract basis.
• Clients included: Mega Arms, Jammie’s Environmental, Westward/Alyeska Seafoods, King County Environmental Health Services, King County Jail Health Services, Icicle Seafood, Aqua Star (USA), Corp., Ben Bridge, Notkin Mechanical Engineers, Outerwall/Coinstar/Redbox (NASDAQ: OUTR), HealthFirst (a Division of Henry Schein, NASDAQ HSIC), Farmers Insurance, Premera Blue Cross, Boys and Girls Clubs of King County, the City of Redmond and Navos (A not for profit).
• Responsibilities: financial reporting cycle and month end close, financial statements, preparation of annual footnotes, journal entries, contract administration, monthly contract invoicing, sales and use, payroll, property tax reporting, inventory, payroll, accounts payable and receivables, treasury functions, monthly commission reports, cash management and forecasting, budgets and forecasts, reconciling general ledger accounts, SEC reporting, annual multistate insurance premium tax reporting, preparation and submittal of annual insurance statutory reporting, analysis of financial results and variance analysis between budget, forecast and actual, and preparation of schedules for a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for government.
• Highlights: Assisted with successful completion of Department of Revenue and CAFR audit, development and implementation of written procedures for month end closing and home office reporting and preparation and delivery of month end presentations to all levels of management and the Board of Directors for a $100M budget for an IT Department. Instrumental in conversion to Abila MIP software.
• All clients listed required advanced skills on Microsoft Excel and many required intermediate skills on Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.
Community Psychiatric Clinics Not for Profit, Budget Manager 2010 – 2011
• Managed Accounts Payable and Payroll functions and staff. Payroll processed using ADP for 365+ employees.
• Supported annual agency budget and financial statements preparation under GAAP and Government Guidelines.
• Participated in month end close process, performed general ledger account reconciliations and taxes
• Participation in union negotiation cost proposals.
• Grant and RFP writing.
• Participated in the accreditation and licensing functions for the agency, development of standard and customized reporting analyses and design/implementation of new/revised operational procedures and productivity reporting systems.
Robert Half, Allen Partners, Two Degrees &Prime Team Partners, Accounting & Financial Specialist Consultant 2006 - 2009
• Worked in several industries in WA and PA including insurance, global logistics & freight forwarding , retail, manufacturing, travel and not for profit
• Clients included: Expeditors International, Genie Industries, aQuantive, Darigold, Expedia, Washington Dental Service, PATH and Nordstrom.
• Responsibilities: accounting, taxes, financial analysis, business analysis, project accounting, process improvement and software conversions and implementations.
• Highlights: During this time, I helped to recover over $600,000 in overpaid multi-state payroll taxes, reconstructed 5 years of financial reporting for a company getting ready to be audited and sold, and assisted with the successful implementation of key performance indicators using BI Dashboards and Scorecards.
ARAMARK Clinical Technology Services Division, Financial Analyst 2005
• Financial reporting and budgeting and forecasts
• Contract administration, payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and inventory.
• Assisted with the award of a new contract and preparation for a SOX Audit.
Eden Systems, a Division of Tyler Technologies, Software Implementation Consultant and End User Trainer 2003 – 2004
• Tyler Technologies focuses on providing integrated software and technology to the public sector – cities, counties, states and school districts.
• Participated in several successful implementations and end user training for Budgeting, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Purchasing, Accounts Payable and Project Accounting.
S.G. Taylor Construction Senior Staff Accountant 2002
• Project Accounting
• Administration of all Subcontracts for Construction Projects. This included setup of new subcontracts to insure all signed contracts, site safety plans, general insurance and workers compensation was in place before start of work and issuance of payments, issuance of change orders if scope of work changed, communicating with subcontractors, project managers and superintendents regarding invoice/payment issues, confirming subcontractor payment amounts with suppliers and preparation of joint checks if necessary, processing of weekly subcontract payments, reconciliation of all subcontracts for accuracy and sending lien releases as necessary.
• Administration of all Owner Contracts for Construction Projects. This included setup of new owner contracts and job, job budgets and projected costs, and owner change orders if scope of work changed. Assisted Project Managers with monthly billings to owners, review of monthly schedules of payments values before submitting to owners, preparing letters of transmittals to accompany monthly billings, data entry of monthly invoices and maintaining sales journals, preparation of bank deposits and data entry of cash receipts, accounts receivable collections, communications with owners regarding invoicing, and monthly and quarterly reporting of B&O Taxes.
• Preparation and processing of weekly payroll for field and office personnel, weekly payroll tax deposits, 401K bi-weekly deposits, child support and garnishment payments, sick/vacation leave accruals, employee notices for 401K eligibility and cobra insurance.
• Key person in office for any issue regarding accounting software and primary contact for Software Company to resolve any accounting software issues. Office resource/trainer for all Forefront Users. Company uses Forefront's Construction Accounting & Project Management Software provided by Dexter + Chaney, Inc.
Dexter + Chaney, Inc Senior Support Help Desk Specialist and Software Trainer 1996 - 2001
• As a software trainer, I provided conversion consulting and training for new clients who recently purchased Spectrum/Forefront Construction Accounting/Management Software. Also I provided advanced training for existing customers who had previously completed the conversion process and/or purchased new modules. Dexter + Chaney provides financial software for the construction industry including general contractors, heavy highway, electrical contractors and specialty contractors such as Plumbing, Drywall, Heating and Air Conditioning, etc.
• As a senior support specialist, I rotated as a Front Line Help Desk and Second-Level Analyst. As a Second-Level Analyst, I provided assistance for other First-Level Support Specialists and frequently resolved customer issues requiring specialized knowledge of Forefront Software and Accounting Issues. As requested, provided in-house training classes on various modules and new features.
RF Mattei & Associates Assistant Controller 1993- 1996
• Supervised Accounting Staff for managing general agency in commercial lines property and casualty insurance. Supervisory responsibilities included overseeing accounts payable, payroll and related federal and state tax filings, maintenance of insurance submission management system and related sales reports, underwriting information, invoicing, monitoring cash receipts and collections of delinquent accounts to minimize write offs, production of monthly account current statements and remittance to insurance companies, and maintenance of sub ledgers for agents and insurance companies.
• Responsibility for preparation of individual company and consolidated financial statements for three offices, analysis of budget variances, assisting Controller/CFO and functional managers in preparation of budgets, plans and forecasts, preparation for annual audits, general ledger account reconciliation and cash management.
Bird-Johnson Company a Division of Axel Johnson Plant Controller 1989- 1993
• Controller for Pacific Northwest Division of national manufacturer in marine industry with multiple plants and wholesale and retail operations. Responsible for the preparation of all monthly, quarterly and annual financial and management reporting, account reconciliations, credit and collections, and budgeting for the Seattle Operations.
• Supervised Accounting Staff on all daily accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, job cost, inventory and purchasing. Responsible for maintaining minicomputer and LAN computer systems. Assisted with all departments in the design, implementation and administration of all office procedures.
• Reduced bad debt write-offs and average days billing in Accounts Receivable from 90 to 45 days through implementation of tighter credit policies and improved collection procedures.
EDUCATION
University of Puget Sound, WA
Masters Degree in Business Administration – Finance
University of Washington, WA
Bachelors in Business Administration-Accounting
Certificate for Certified Public Accountant #15856 1993 - 2004
Professional Memberships: Seattle Chapters for the Institute of Management Accountants and American Society of Women Accountants Active Board Member for many years
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
• MS Nav (formerly Navision)
• Oracle
• PeopleSoft
• SAP
• Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains)
• Solomon
• Deltek Vision
• Microsoft Dynamics AX
• JD Edwards
• Microsoft Office
• Spectrum/Forefront Project Management Software for Construction
• Eden Systems Inforum Gold for Government Entities
• ADP Payroll
• SharePoint
• Abila MIP for Not for Profit
• Sage 100
• JobBoss for Manufacturing
• QuickBooks Pro & Enterprise
INDUSTRY LINES
• Law firms • Mental Health Care
• Software • Retail
• Manufacturing • Nonprofit
• Distribution • Construction
• Insurance • Engineering
• Government
• Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers