Russell Mayer

Experience

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  D&Z Microelectronics (AMI)

  Jan 1998 - Aug 1998

  Field Accountant

  • Worked directly with Subcontractors dealing with contract matters, problem solving, payment releases and proof of insurance and licensing.• Maintained subcontractor files and processed cost control documents.• Created and maintained a three million dollar budget which included an installation of 16 cleanroom environment tools.• Developed excellent data base and spread sheet skills which enabled me to discover around $60,000 in errors on contractor's billings.

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  VanOrden, Lund & Cannon, PLLC

  Aug 1998 - Feb 2001

  Staff Accountant

  • Prepared corporate, partnership and individual income tax returns.• Prepared and analyzed Compilations and Reviews for annual and interim financial statements for corporations, partnerships and individuals.• Created, reconciled and analyzed monthly ledgers for clients.• Tax projections and consulted individuals, along with business clients.• Maintained and managed company network system.

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  Idaho State University

  Feb 2001 - now

  • Assist with the development, monitoring, & reconciliation and support of all University's budgets. • Act as a resource for campus departments and a liaison for Finance & Administration.• Combine mainframe databases, spreadsheet, and hard copy information to determine base levels of funding for all state-appropriated accounts, local accounts, and some grant accounts. • Assist with and oversee the development and printing of the final budget book and printing of employee contracts. • Monitor, reconcile, and support auxiliary departments' budgets throughout the year. • Verify accuracy of employee database with Human Resources & Payroll prior to the budget development. • Track all permanent budget changes made to state appropriated accounts during the fiscal year. • Reconcile student fee revenue distribution and prepare the administrative cost study/allocation. • Other duties as assigned. Show less • Monitored & reviewed grants/contracts monthly to ensure compliance with the award agreements & federal and state requirements on post-award grants/contracts. • Researched and analyzed accounting records to identify and resolve issues and disseminate the results to principal investigators, granting agencies and university personnel. • Compiled single audit schedules and other annual reports for granting agencies and the institution.• Prepared and sent standard and complex invoicing as required for grants and contract accounts & acted as a collection agent as necessary.• Allocated payroll to grants and verified that funds were spent within budgets.• Worked with principal investigators to properly close accounts and satisfy final reporting requirements for granting agencies.• Prepared various institutional tax returns as required. Show less

  • Asst Budget Officer

    Dec 2004 - now

  • Senior Accountant

    Feb 2001 - Dec 2004