Thaddeus Blackwood
Staff Accountant
| Phone: | (555) 847-2963 |
| Address: | Denver, CO 80202 |
| Website: | https://linkedin.com/in/tblackwood |
| Email: | [email protected] |
- Detail-oriented Staff Accountant with 4 years of progressive experience in full-cycle accounting and financial reporting
- Proven track record of reducing month-end close time by 40% through process automation and streamlined procedures
- Expertise in GL reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and variance analysis across manufacturing and technology sectors
- Advanced proficiency in SAP FI/CO, Excel macros, and automated reporting systems with 99.8% accuracy rate
- CPA candidate with FAR and AUD sections passed, demonstrating commitment to professional excellence
Work Experience
Alpine Manufacturing Solutions
Staff Accountant
March 2022 - Present
- Manage full-cycle accounting for $75M manufacturing division including GL maintenance, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
- Reduced month-end close from 8 days to 5 days by implementing automated bank reconciliation process and standardized closing checklist
- Reconcile 65+ GL accounts monthly, identifying and resolving $180K in discrepancies that improved financial accuracy by 22%
- Prepare detailed variance analyses for production costs, identifying $95K in cost savings opportunities through inventory optimization
- Lead implementation of new inventory costing procedures, training 6 team members on standard cost methodology
- Collaborate with external auditors during year-end audit, providing comprehensive documentation that resulted in zero material findings
- Created automated expense accrual templates using Excel macros, saving 12 hours monthly in manual calculations
TechFlow Dynamics
Junior Accountant
June 2020 - March 2022
- Processed 300+ invoices weekly while maintaining 99.8% accuracy rate in fast-paced SaaS environment
- Assisted with revenue recognition procedures under ASC 606, supporting $25M annual recurring revenue tracking
- Developed comprehensive AP workflow documentation that reduced new employee training time by 50%
- Identified duplicate payment processing error, recovering $45K and implementing preventive controls
- Supported month-end close activities including prepaid expense analysis and accrual calculations
- Maintained fixed asset register for 500+ items, ensuring accurate depreciation calculations and disposal tracking
Morrison & Associates CPA Firm
Accounting Intern
January 2020 - May 2020
- Assisted with tax preparation for 50+ small business clients during busy season
- Performed analytical procedures and substantive testing for audit engagements
- Prepared detailed workpapers and documentation supporting audit conclusions
- Gained exposure to multiple industries including retail, professional services, and nonprofit organizations
Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
May 2020
GPA: 3.8/4.0
Magna Cum Laude
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Federal Taxation, Financial Statement Analysis
Certifications
CPA Candidate
AICPA
Expected completion: June 2024
Beta Alpha Psi National Honor Society Member
Beta Alpha Psi
2019-2020
QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification
Intuit
2021
Accounting Software & ERP Systems
SAP FI/CO
Full GL module management, custom report creation, and integration setup
Advanced Excel
Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, macros, and automated reporting templates
QuickBooks Enterprise
Multi-company setup, advanced reporting, and user training
NetSuite
Financial reporting, revenue recognition, and workflow customization
Financial Reporting & Analysis
GAAP Compliance
Financial statement preparation, revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842)
Cost Accounting
Standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation methods
Tax Preparation
Corporate and partnership returns, multi-state compliance
Audit Support
SOX compliance, internal controls documentation, external audit coordination
Awards and Recognition
Dean's List
University of Colorado Boulder
Fall 2018 - Spring 2020
6 consecutive semesters
Outstanding Achievement in Cost Accounting Award
University of Colorado Boulder
2019
Employee of the Quarter
TechFlow Dynamics
Q4 2021
Process Improvement Recognition
Alpine Manufacturing Solutions
2023