Alex McKeel

Experience

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  Serrano's Mexican Food Restaurants (Main Office)

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Intern

  - General office procedures and support- Front desk reception- Recordkeeping of business development meetings- Social media marketing research and implementation

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  McCarthy Holthus & Levine

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2013

  - Measure departmental profitability through regular analysis of A/P, A/R, and incoming referrals to guide strategic upper management decisions- Implement and discreetly maintain HR records for all staff through custom PDF forms to reduce risk, enhance professionalism, and support managerial decision-making- Reconcile A/R for 10k+ active files through use of advanced Microsoft Excel functions to quickly identify discrepancies- Manage all payables through multilayered reconciliations and effective communication to validate consistent billing practices and eliminate internal loss- Identify potential areas of operational improvement and coordinate timely solutions through research, analysis, and collaboration to increase profitability and strengthen business structure Show less - Streamline various legal assistance procedures through IS solutions and training to reduce error while increasing speed- Audit all banking transactions through QuickBooks to regularly verify firm-wide financial accuracy- Design and launch matter-tracking database through advanced Excel functions to increase efficiency and minimize risk of error with consideration to varying deadlines- Direct internal transitions to numerous new IS solutions through extensive research and firm-wide training to increase efficiency and capacity- Standardize client intake procedures by implementing custom forms and successive communication to enhance client experience while improving data accuracy Show less

  • Assistant Operations Manager

    Oct 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Billing Assistant

    Sept 2010 - Oct 2012
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  Scheer & Zehnder, LLP

  Aug 2013 - Feb 2014

  Bookkeeper

  - Manage company-wide payroll, including partner draws, benefits administration, evaluation bonuses, and retroactive raises to ensure timely and accurate compensation for all positions- Submit monthly Business and Occupation (B&O) taxes and maintain records of quarterly Labor and Industries (L&I) reports- Compile and analyze financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, cash projections, and production reports- Manage banking transactions, including multiple Trust Accounts, and ensure complete accuracy in all records and compliance with applicable laws and regulations- Control all payables, check for authorization on all requests, and reconcile transactions against statements and budget projections Show less

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  Bodyceuticals Calendula Skincare

  Mar 2014 - Jan 2020

  Accounting Specialist

  - Maintain company QuickBooks system to maximize accuracy and visibility while utilizing tools most relevant to company needs- Perform monthly account reconciliations and provide miscellaneous ad-hoc reports- Generate regular A/R statements and initiate communication to clients with aging invoices- Manage A/P transactions, ensuring traceability across accounts and accuracy according to billing agreements- Generate 1099 and 1096 tax forms as necessary and maintain current W9's and other tax records Show less

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  Zonar Systems

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2015

  - Perform large-scale monthly A/R reconciliation of major client payment remittance, while implementing new processes to reduce reconciliation time from 3 days to 1 day- Work closely with CFO and VP of Product Management to ensure timely and accurate tracking of project-based expenditures and amortization- Manage and track fixed asset transactions, including capital asset expenditures vs budget, depreciation schedules, and reporting for Personal Property Tax purposes- Act as the SharePoint administrator for the Accounting department subsite, organize permissions, and map libraries to ensure scalability and ease of access- Work closely with IT team to facilitate interdepartmental testing of ERP system enhancements Show less - Monitor and administrate internal inventory auditing procedures, including daily cycle count generation and tracking- Update item and resource settings in ERP system as needed, with attention to approval process and impact across departments- Create and analyze reports for multiple audiences both ad-hoc and during month-end closing activities- Analyze existing processes and implement solutions to increase efficiency, researching options and demonstrating changes as needed- Act as IT liaison when organizing and testing updates to company ERP system Show less

  • Accounting Analyst II

    Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  • Accounting Analyst I

    Mar 2014 - Dec 2014
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  T-Mobile via Simplicity

  Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

  Associate Analyst, Credit Risk Management

  - Decision credit applications of business clients applying for TMUS service and handsets. This includes analysis of applicant's credit information and business financial statements and/or tax returns.- Participate in the Employee Involvement (EI) team in Credit focused primarily on system automation, process documentation & standardization, and process improvement projects.- Monitor applicant's creditworthiness, using periodical information of their financial status and industrial environment. Provide ongoing credit monitoring.- Escalation/communication among TMUS team members, inside & outside the credit department. Show less

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  T-Mobile

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2019

  - Analyze credit application data and financial statements to determine creditworthiness of B2B customers while maintaining timely internal and external customer service- Uphold leadership role in Employee Involvement team, promoting active engagement and facilitating process improvement projects- Lead EI subcommittee through planning and successful launch of new SharePoint site, including content taxonomy and a site structure scalable with future system upgrades- Use advanced Excel functions and VBA macros to continuously develop new automation tools, focusing on a leaner decisioning process with higher audit integrity and decreased risk of human error- Effectively prioritize workflow and projects through cyclical service time commitments, escalation requests, and fluctuating volumes Show less

  • Senior Accountant

    Oct 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Accountant

    Dec 2015 - Oct 2017

  • Analyst, Credit Risk Management

    Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
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  Microsoft

  Dec 2019 - now

  • Senior Finance Manager

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Finance Manager

    Dec 2019 - Feb 2024