Ayaka Sato

Hello, my name is Ayaka Sato. I am an accounting professional with over nine years of experience in bookkeeping, payroll management, and tax preparation support. I have worked in both public accounting and corporate environments, supporting small and mid-sized businesses across multiple industries. My key skills include full-cycle bookkeeping, payroll processing, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, month-end close and tax preparation support. I have managed bookkeeping for more than 20 clients and payroll for over 30 clients, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. I am experienced with QuickBooks, Xero, Microsoft Excel, and working under strict deadlines. I am passionate about maintaining accurate financial records, solving accounting issues, and continuously improving my skills to support efficient financial operations.

Senior Accountant (Jun 2023 – Sep 2025)

The Tax and Accounting Firm – Everett, WA

 Managed monthly bookkeeping for 20+ clients across multiple industries, ensuring accurate financial reporting and timely month-end close

 Processed payroll for 30+ clients, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and meeting strict deadlines

 Prepared and reviewed quarterly tax filings and financial reports

 Posted journal entries and performed account reconciliations to maintain accurate general ledger balances

 Reviewed work of junior bookkeepers to improve accuracy and consistency across client accounts

 Handled IRS correspondence and assisted in resolving tax-related issues

 Performed accounting clean-up and reconciliations to support CPAs in preparing tax-ready financials

Accounting Specialist (Feb 2022 – Jun 2023)

KMEW USA Inc dba CERACLAD – Redmond

 Processed and organized invoices to ensure timely payments and receipts

 Calculated COGS for completed projects and maintained accurate WIP inventory

 Processed incoming payments by check, credit card, and EFT

 Assisted in preparing the company budget to help meet financial goals

 Reviewed ledgers, statements, and balance sheets for accuracy

 Prepared monthly financial statements

Staff Accountant / Junior Bookkeeper (Sep 2019 – May 2022)

Seattle Kokusai Kaikei LLC – Bellevue, WA

 Managed bookkeeping for 15+ clients using QuickBooks Desktop and Online

 Prepared financial reports, general ledger entries, and account reconciliations

 Filed payroll and tax reports including B&O tax, payroll taxes, Forms 941/940, W-2/W-3, and 1099

 Supported preparation of individual and corporate tax returns

 Maintained accurate and organized financial records for clients

Accounts Receivable / Payable Specialist (May 2019 – Sep 2019)

Astro Management LLC – Seattle, WA

 Managed full-cycle AP/AR functions for 7 entities, including invoicing, collections, and payments

 Performed account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data

 Processed credit card payments and prepared daily deposit reports

 Resolved payment discrepancies and maintained vendor relationships

Accounting Administrative Assistant (Oct 2017 – May 2019)

Food’s Style USA, Inc – Seattle, WA

 Entered financial transactions and maintained accounting records in QuickBooks

 Processed invoices and supported accounts payable operations

 Generated financial reports and assisted management with data analysis

 Maintained HR records and supported administrative operations

Administrative Assistant / Account Receivable (Nov 2016 – Oct 2017)

ATAGO USA, Inc – Bellevue, WA

 Issued invoices and managed accounts receivable processes

 Reconciled bank statements, credit cards, and financial transactions

 Maintained financial records and supported daily accounting operations

Bellevue College - Bellevue, WA (2017 - 2019)

Earned associate degree in Accounting, where I also obtained a bookkeeping certificate and maintained a GPA of 3.64.

University of Washington - Seattle, WA (2007 - 2012)

Earned bachelor of Arts in Asian Language