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JIM CLAY

Accounting and Management Skills
  •  Manage multiple business areas
  • Accounting system implementation and conversion in new and existing businesses
  • Supervise, evaluate and be accountable for administrative and accounting staff including A/P, A/R, Payroll, and G/L
  • Manage HR functions including interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and benefits management and reporting
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff as well as external business relationships with excellent written and verbal skills
  • Assist with new business startup including all required state and federal filings
  • Provide accurate and timely financial statements and reports
  • Review and analyzing variances
  • Establish, implement and audit internal controls or operational procedures
  • Work well in a team environment with the ability to use independent judgement
  • Coordinate and provide various external entities any required documentation as well as respond to and address questions and concerns
  • Multi-task and organize workload throughout entire team to complete goals and meet closing and other deadlines
  • Detail oriented with an organizationally strategic perspective
  • Complete B&O or excise tax returns and others state or federal required filings
IT Skills
  • Design, install, maintain, upgrade and administer Windows Server networks and computers
  • Systems integrations
  • Systems analysis
  • Build, maintain and troubleshoot custom and name brand computers
  • Strong understanding of standard computer hardware including server grade hardware RAID
  • Software license management
  • Exchange Server setup and maintenance
  • Database development and maintenance
  • SQL Server administration
  • User training and support
  • Basic Router and Firewall configuration and maintenance
  • Phone and voicemail system management
Development Skills
  • Design, develop and implement custom Line-Of-Business applications and ERP System with full integration to commercial accounting packages and other systems
  • SQL Server development
  • Visual Basic .net (VB.Net)
  • Microsoft Access application design and development
  • Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
  • ASP.Net Web Sites
  • DotNetNuke Web Sites
  • Mercurial (Hg) Version Source Control
  • Developer Express Controls (Windows Forms and Web Forms)
  • Developer Express XPO ORM
  • Developer Express Reporting Suite
  • Custom Microsoft Office Add-Ins

Software
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access, NetSuite, Mas90, Mas500, QuickBooks, Peach Tree, Crystal Reports, Expression Web, Exchange Server, SQL Server, Windows Server, Visual Studio, Goldmine, SalesForce.com, UPS World Ship, FedEx Ship Manager, Harvey Software CPS Shipping, Cardiff Teleform, Captaris RightFax, VMWare Workstation, DotNetNuke.

Work History:

Litehouse Custom Printing, Inc., Sandpoint, Idaho Controller/IT Manager/Developer, 2002 – Present
  • Perform monthly and annual reconciliation and closing of company books
  • Payroll and all related tax deposits and filings
  • Oversee bookkeeper and customer service staff in regards to invoicing and any other accounting related tasks
  • Manage multiple areas of responsibility
  • Negotiate contracts
  • Designed, developed and implemented custom ERP system allowing company to offer award winning customer service
  • Integration of ERP system with accounting, shipping and other systems as required
Accountant/Consultant/Web Developer Independent Consultant, 1993 – Present
  • Consult with various companies in regards to general business, accounting and technology
  • Develop custom windows applications and web sites
  • Accounting/ERP Systems; IT and Network design, implementation and management
  • Industries of experience include Legal, Financial, Insurance, Medical, Manufacturing and Distribution, Logging, Service and Repair, Food and Retail, Non-profit
The Luke Commission, Sagle, Idaho Financial Controller (Contract), 2011 – Present
  • Financial Controller on Contract and volunteer basis of non-profit Christian medical mission based in Idaho with operations in Swaziland
  • Define, implement and manage accounting practices and procedures
  • Perform consolidations of US and Swaziland books for reporting to the Board of Directors
  • Implement NetSuite for financial management
  • Standardize grant reporting
Diagnos-Techs, Inc., Kent, Washington General/IT Manager, 2000 – 2002
  • Developed a strong team for continued business growth with limited physical space and personnel
  • Managed all human resources and payroll tasks. Coordinated study to define employee positions, responsibilities and associated pay scales
  • Evaluated, recommended and implemented business systems changes including automation of various processes to enhance efficiency
  • Daily oversight of Accounting and Administrative staff
The Macabe Associates, Inc., Seattle, Washington Implementation Consultant, 1999 – 2000
  • Implementation, consultation and training of Acuity ERP (now Sage MAS 500 ERP) and MAS90 accounting software and related products
  • Conducted sales support assisting in development of new sales opportunities for the company
  • Developed strong relationships with clients
Buckeye Beans & Herbs, Inc., Spokane, Washington Interim Controller/IT Manager, 1998 – 1999
  • Designed, installed and maintained Windows NT network with network based fax system to facilitate incoming wholesale and retail catalog orders
  • Managed the conversion of the accounting system from UNIX to Windows
  • Designed, developed and maintained company e-commerce web site
  • Maintained company general ledger and bank accounts
  • Daily oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll staff
  • Trained all users in the use of Windows systems including network, accounting, email, network FAX and productivity applications
All Points Business Finance, Inc. Spokane, Washington Controller/Account Manager/IT Manager, 1995 – 1998
  • Changed accounting procedures in order to save time and money
  • Evaluated, purchased and implemented industry specific software, allowing for more detailed and accurate reporting of business activities
  • Facility of the acquisition of, and responsible for the turnaround of a fabrication and manufacturing company
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with bankers and attorneys

Boeing Support Services, Seattle, Washington Business Systems Analyst II

Bader Martin Ross & Smith, P.S., Seattle, Washington Staff Accountant
(Bader Martin Ross & Smith is the Successor firm to Laventhol & Horwath, CPAs)

Education
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington  Bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting and Management Information Systems, Computer Science Minor