SHEILA M. SELDER
N. **** Ella Street . Spokane, Washington 99212
509-***-**** . mobile: 509-***-**** . abj2za@r.postjobfree.com
CONTROLLER/ FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL
Dynamic, results-driven financial professional with extensive experience
impacting corporate performance with exceptional accounting, project and
financial operations management skills.
. Delivers comprehensive financial functions in alignment with
organizational goals and objectives.
. Leads projects that improve productivity, increase revenues and drive
profitability.
. Develops and implements successful process improvements, and spearheads
business development.
. Builds and leads highly effective teams in the delivery of financial
stability and superior business results.
Leadership . Financial Accounting . Sales Audits . Tax Reporting .
Regulatory Compliance
Project Management . Customer Relations . Project Costing & Inventory .
Reconciliations / Close Outs
Journal Entries . Tax Preparation . Accounts Payable / Receivable . Payroll
Processing and Reporting
. Vendor Management . Multi State Sales & Use Tax Reporting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STAT NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC, Cheney, Washington . 1/2004 - 3/2010
An Internet Service Provider operating in Washington & Idaho.
General Manager / Financial Controller
Drove all financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable,
collections, payroll, procurement, general ledger and payroll, sales and
use tax reporting multi state. Directed business development functions such
as job bidding and request for proposals. Prepared federal taxes, performed
bank and credit card reconciliations, as well as year-end closeouts, 1099,
W3, W2 production and submission. Led contract negotiations, bid proposals,
and maintained customer relations. Managed employees and oversaw project
personnel assignments. Conducted training for new employees, managed
projects, and negotiated subcontractor agreements. Owned responsibility for
material procurement and job cost reporting, K1 distributions, W-9
compliance and state revenue reporting. Produced financial forecasts,
handled all cash, monitored time cards, and tracked inventory. Filed B&O
and use taxes
Performed forensic accounting in response to a shareholder's dispute.
Assessed company for transition of shareholders, and reorganized the
company for the shareholders.
Boosted reoccurring revenue from $250K to $2.5M.
COLVICO ELECTRIC, INC., Spokane, Washington . 4/1998 - 12/2003
A Commercial Electrical Contractor.
Assistant Controller / Accounts Receivable & Payable Manager
Oversaw $22M in accounts receivable annually, drove collections functions,
and expedited 300 AIA and progress billings. Managed payroll, accounts
payable and contract administration. Trained new employees. Performed
monthly closeout and journal entries. Ensured SCC audit compliance, as well
as Department of Revenue, sales & use tax reporting, Washington & Idaho,.
Tracked job costs, and lien notices. Processed change orders, and addressed
collections. Collaborated with the Controller on monthly cost reporting
and forecasting daily. Oversaw software conversions and training. Tracked
and monitored bonding and Retainage Bond requirements and revenues.
Supervised project closeouts, notice of completions and O&M manual
completions. Monitored Union reporting, and executed purchase order
reconciliation's. Oversaw multiple companies within the infrastructure.
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COLVICO ELECTRIC, INC. (continued)
Successfully represented the company in legal matters for Washington and
Idaho in District Court.
Collected 100% ($250K) of what was characterized as uncollectible debt.
Redeveloped the Accounts Receivable and Billing departments.
Established standards for new projects, addressing Right to Lien notices
and change order procedures.
Collected old debts of Retainage monies held by bonding the values.
Participated in the State of Washington Department of Revenue and SCC
audits.
Settled over 150 old projects and generated job cost reports.
Reconciled accounts payable, receivable and purchase orders.
Converted the accounting system from Peachtree to Timberline and then to
American Contractors
Partnered in the ADP payroll conversions.
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
ALL FUND MORTGAGE, Tacoma, Washington
Loan Officer
Collaborated with lenders throughout the approval process.
Developed loan packages, applicant qualifications, and ordered appraisals.
WESTERN UNITED LIFE / METROPOLITAN MORTGAGE, Spokane, Washington
Premium Accounting Clerk / Data Entry Receptionist / Secretary
Performed financial and administrative functions, including payment
processing and posting, billing preparation, daily journal and ledger
reconciliations, as well as accounts payable and receivable management.
EDUCATION
Coursework in Accounting, Business Management, Human Resources and
Economics
Spokane Community College, Spokane, Washington
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Business Management . Human Relations . Principals of Accounting
Certified Construction Liens Laws
AFFILIATIONS
Northwood Homeowners Association - President
COMPUTER COMPETENCIES
Mac OS Leopard . Account Edge . Pages . Numbers . Microsoft OS
Outlook . Excel . Word . QuickBooks, Pro, Premier, Contractors, 1998-2010
. American Contractors . Timberline
OMD . Peachtree . Quicken . Microsoft Money . Great Lakes Data System
(GLDS)