Michael Vaello

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  Automated Logistics Specialist
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  Tesoro Corporation

  Oct 2010 - Jan 2015

  • Analyzed pipeline and terminal activity for monthly billing• Documented policies and procedures for SOX control compliance• Compared monthly activity to minimum throughput for shortfall and excess billings• Prepared and recorded adjusting entries at the end of the month• Collaborated with operations to improve reporting • Captured marine costs and allocate expenses to cargo using Activity Based Costing • Reported variances from the expected price per barrel• Analyzed contracts with customers to identify reimbursable expenses• Collaborated with IT to integrate marine operating system with SAP• Processed bills and invoices • Reviewed broker statements and communicate margin requirements• Recorded changes in day-to-day market value to the General Ledger accounts• Identified buy/sell activity, made adjustments to revenue accounts, and reported activity• Confirmed broker commission rates and determined account assignment• Monitored changes in authoritative literature from the FASB, SEC, and the Congress

  • Senior Revenue Accountant

    Dec 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Cost Accountant

    Jul 2011 - Dec 2013

  • Intern Derivatives Accountant

    Oct 2010 - Jul 2011
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  Bexar Bookkeeping Co.

  Jan 2015 - Nov 2015

  President

  • Perform Sales and Marketing, Production, and Administration• Promote cloud based accounting, automated processes, and paperless workflows• Determine account classifications, perform cleanup work, sales tax reporting and process payroll• Continue Professional Education

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  Aventine Hill Partners

  Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

  Consultant

  Assisted with WorkDay accounting system implementationPerformed three-way general ledger reconciliations on various balance sheet accountsStreamlined commission calculation process using MS Excel and documented changesCompiled end-to-end documentation for external audit

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  Knight Office Solutions

  Jun 2016 - now

  Controller

  ● Coordinate all month end posting activity to close books on a monthly basis ● Record journal entries, accruals, write offs, and inventory adjustments ● Implemented DocuWare, HRIS, lockbox, positive pay, and ACH payments for vendors● Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team● Report operating results for 3 branches and multiple departments