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Susan E. Ames, CPA

Susan E. Ames, CPA

Senior Accountant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Financial Accounting Manager

  • Education

    • Cuyamaca College

      1998 - 2002
      Associate of Science (A.S.) Accounting

    • University of Phoenix

      2003 - 2006
      Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Accounting and Finance

  • Experience

    • Capstone Advisors Inc.

      Apr 2003 - Aug 2011
      Senior Accountant

      Responsible for month end close & financial statement presentation for 100 subsidiaries including consolidationsPrepared monthly capital call requests, calculated investor distributions, prepared performance waterfall models, tracked performance returns, prepared investor financial reports and completed budget variance analysisProvided training & supervised new accounting staff ensuring adherence to company policiesDeveloped accounting policies, created automated invoice system & implemented regulatory compliance system Show less

    • Kimco Realty Corporation

      Aug 2011 - Sept 2011
      Senior Project Accountant

    • Healthy Circles

      Oct 2011 - Apr 2013
      Senior Accountant

      Key member of the finance team by preparing & presenting numerous highly detailed responses to Qualcomm team’s accounting, tax & HR diligence requests while simultaneously coordinating external audit, providing timely month end close financial statements & obtaining audit report with opinion letter Senior Accountant reporting directly to CFO responsible for all day-to-day accounting, month end close & monthly financial statement presentations, self-driven to create reconciliation schedules and maintained on a monthly basisAcknowledged by CEO & CFO for exemplary performance, including shortening the monthly close to under 7 days Show less

    • Qualcomm

      Apr 2013 - Apr 2021
      Staff (Principal) Accountant

      Created & delivered presentation illustrating Healthy Circles business model & summarization of client contractsPrepare acquisition closing balance sheet, set up opening balance sheet, & ensure accurate working capital Prepare consolidated balance sheet analytics including variance analysis, participate in balance sheet review Prepare MJE using oracle system, prepare reconciliation reports and ensure timely month and quarter close

    • Acumed

      May 2021 - Nov 2022
      Accounting Manager

    • NLIGHT

      Nov 2022 - now
      Financial Accounting Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

      Washington state board of Accountancy

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Team in Training Marathon Runner

      Issued by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on Jun 2006
      The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyAssociated with Susan E. Ames, CPA

    • Teacher

      Issued by Junior Achievement on Mar 2006
      Junior AchievementAssociated with Susan E. Ames, CPA