
Gordon Acuna
@gordonacuna
I build stronger, more reliable financials through accounting, audit, and CPA-led analysis.
What I'm looking for
I'm currently building stronger, more reliable financials as an Accountant at Pacific West Land, backed by CPA and MBA credentials.
At PBMares, I progressed from Accounting Associate to Senior Accountant - Audit, preparing workpapers and financial statements and supervising audits, reviews, compilations, AUPs, governmental single audits, and EBP audits.
I've worked across construction, not-for-profit, manufacturing, and healthcare engagements, with experience in GAAP, GAAS, revenue recognition, lease liability, PTET, and financial statement disclosures. I also mentor staff and communicate engagement progress and complex accounting issues with clients and management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Worked as Accountant at Pacific West Land.
Worked as Senior Accountant at Shannon & Associates, LLP.
Applied accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare accurate workpapers and financial statements for accounting and auditing engagements under the direct supervision of a partner, manager, or supervisor.
Effectively communicated complex information and responded to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Upheld the firm’s expectation
Auditor focusing on mid-sized businesses and non-profit entities to perform audits, reviews, compilations, AUP’s and EBP audits.
Experience in auditing cash, accounts receivable (AR), inventory and inventory observations, PP&E, accounts payable (AP), debt, revenue, expenses and drafting financial statements and disclosures.
Experience with implementation of 606 revenue recognition, ASU 842 Lea
Experience with RSM methodology and CaseWare.
Prepared personal and small business tax returns using UltraTax software.
Relocation
Career Break
Mar 2020 - Dec 2020 (9 months)
Military spouse related move to Virginia two weeks before Covid-19 pandemic shutdown. Spent time transitioning career from marketing/communications to accounting which included taking additional classes at local community college to obtain CPA eligibility.
Interim Director of Communications and Marketing
Aug 2019 - Feb 2020 (6 months)
Worked as Interim Director of Communications and Marketing at City of Mill Creek, Washington.
Provided social media marketing consulting to mid-sized firms looking to expand brand presence and reach in the digital space.
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Apr 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 4 months)
Managed social media, event flyer design, media relations and other PIO work. Organized and executed internal United Way fundraiser. Created press releases, articles and web content.
Provided “front of house” management for wine associates. Performed weekly inventory counts and sale reconciliations. Trained employees on proper techniques for pouring wine and customer service.
Managed US digital marketing for three companies under the Candor AGS umbrella: Bellucci, Cynara and Caro Nut.
• Created and executed digital brand strategy for US & Canada markets in conjunction with sales and ecommerce.
• Created and maintained digital marketing budget.
• Co-managed international social media strategy, development and execution for Spain, Italy, Mexico and Peru.
• Created an
• Managed, developed and executed marketing and communication plans in alignment with “Strategic Plan.”
• Executed social media strategy and content creation.
• Developed social media relationship management guidelines.
Created and logged invoices for over 100 customers in California. Each customer had a different rate that needed to be calculated and billed. Attention to detail was extremely important in billing the correct customer at the correct rate.
Assisted VP of West Coast, VP of Legal Counsel for West Coast and GM of Harbor and Marine Services with administrative tasks that required precision, accuracy of information and research. Strategic writing, financial analysis and collaboration were some of the main skills used to accomplish tasks and be an effective Administrative Assistant.
Applied for and won Environmental Business of the Yea
Worked with the Director of Marketing to research new client possibilities. Helped research and gather preliminary meeting data about potential clients marketing tactics. Managed Social Media sites and gathered analytics for Metia.
Created blog posts for Metia.com.
Created tweets and posts for Facebook and Twitter accounts for Metia.
Compiled marketing research for trending companies, topi
First response for emergencies at condominium and would handle any immediate crisis communication or issue. Customer service for 170 units. Managed signage and common space reservations. Updated databases and helped coordinate move-ins and move-outs. .
Created computer and printer manual for the condominiums office space.
Brought in plumbers and construction crew for leaks and handled commun
Work study position that dealt with mass emailing, graphic design and database updating. Much of my time at Krista was focused around finding a new Krista Colleague class for 2010, finding new contacts with colleges for potential candidates, creating brand recognition, and creating hype about the program.
Worked with donors and volunteers to help create a better network for Krista Foundation.
Administrative Assistant - Medical Staff Services
Jul 2009 - Dec 2009 (5 months)
Volunteer Service
Administrative Assistant - Marsha Rifkin Cancer Foundation
Jul 2009 - Dec 2009 (5 months)
Volunteer Service
Maintained a clean work environment.
Checked guests in and out of units.
Regulated Spa & Hot tub.
Ran cash register.
Stocked shelves.
Cleaned meat processing machines.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Washington State Board of Accountancy
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Issued Jun 2024
Seattle University
Bridge MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
2013 - 2014
Seattle University
Bachelor's degree, Strategic Communications
2009 - 2013
Roberts Public School
HS Deploma, College Prep
1996 - 2009
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