2017 resume

1. TASHA JOHNSTON-TRACY
4657 Winnebago Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 823-3571
tashatax@san.rr.com
OBJECTIVE: A position within your Company involving Accounting combined with Management,
specifically my knowledge in GAAP, where related experience, education and strong
communication skills will be of value.
PROFILE: I am a Communications graduate with diverse professional experience in accounting,
management, training, marketing and sales functions. Throughout the years I have
achieved excellent management skills, utilizing effective personal knowledge, customer
service and organizational abilities. I have a strong administrative background, with
proficiency in a wide variety of computerized systems and software for various business
applications.
EDUCATION: B.A. in Communications, University of California Santa Barbara, 1995
A.A. in Liberal Arts, Cuyamaca College, 1993
Notary for the State of California, Since 2007 to 2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2016 Accountant, Nervana Systems, Inc., San Diego, CA
*Nervana Systems acquired by Intel* (finished year with Intel)
• Reconciled all bank and credit card accounts.
• A/R Verified customer balances are correct and alert Controller of any collection
issues.
• A/P Verified all bills are paid and copies with copy of bill scanned in accounting
folders. Verify bills are assigned to correct month and make accruals as needed.
• F/A Added any new fixed assets to Estimated Depreciation Schedule. Then posted
journal entry, quarterly. Reviewed employee list of non fixed assets.
• Summarized financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit
and loss, fixed assets and other statements.
• Prepared and recorded asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and
analyzing account information.
• Maintained and balanced subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting
reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
2015-2016 Associate, T. J. Maxx of CA, LLC, San Diego, CA
*Bitten by rattlesnake* (ICU 6 nights) took remainder of year to recover and easy back into work at TJ Maxx,
before returning to Accounting roles.
2015 Staff Accountant, Senior Quote Insurance Services, Inc., San Diego, CA

2. TASHA JOHNSTON-TRACY
2013-2014 Controller, Business Copier Solutions, Inc., Poway, CA
• Completed external audits by analyzing, researching and submitting requested
information on Company and financials for Non-profit and Government Agencies.
• Summarized financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit
and loss, fixed assets and other statements for owner.
• Prepared and recorded asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and
analyzing account information.
• Maintained and balanced subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting
reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Managed employee files and time records. For semi-weekly payroll, including taxes
and garnishments.
• Prepared and filed Sales and Use Tax returns monthly, quarterly and yearly. Also
made tax deposits.
• Handled all correspondence with IRS, FTB, BOE and EDD. Including negotiating
installment agreements and abating penalties and interest.
2011-2013 Accounting Manager, American Messenger Services, Inc., San Diego, CA
• Created and implemented collection strategies for Accounts Receivable department
and Accounts Payable.
• Negotiated terms and issued credit limits for client base of several hundred.
• Supervised Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable departments.
• Reported directly to owners and shareholders on purchasing budget and cash flow.
• Recorded, tracked and issued at end of year 1099 misc. forms along with others and
filed online.
• Responsible for credit card processing in house and online for payment of products or
services. Trained and implemented policy for accepting and charging a clients credit
card according to California credit laws. Specifically charging extra fees for
expedited product or service. Also online credit card charges processed with sales tax
and how to report monthly.
• Also handled paying invoices with company credit cards and tracking balances
according to the client or purchase order it pays.
2004-2011 Bookkeeping/Tax Preparation, Martinez & Associates, Inc., San Diego, CA
• Worked directly with the owner, an Enrolled Agent, preparing Individual and
Business tax returns by obtaining, organizing and then inputting information in
system for filing of yearly tax returns.
• Monthly and quarterly bookkeeping for multiple clients. Including financial
statements with compilation reports. Accrual and Cash basis.
• Issued multiple companies 1099 (various forms) for various clients. Edited and
submitted online.
• Corporate State and Local filings of Business records.
• Payroll, Sales and Property Tax preparation and filing in multiple States.
• Client correspondence by phone, mail, email and meetings in person.
• Assisted Treasurer on several Political Campaigns and Candidates.
• Input data from contributors to campaign for reporting to Local, State and Federal
Agencies, during General, Primary and Special Elections.
• Reviewed and verified expenditures for reporting.
• Coordinated, promoted and attended several fund raising events.