Laurel Hutton

AP processing for a lumber and material supplier business – framing lumber/trusses/windows and doors/decking and siding.

Accounting Specialist - Building Solutions LLC

(2025-06)

AP processing for a lumber and material supplier business – framing lumber/trusses/windows and doors/decking and siding.

• Full AP cycle – match invoices to PO's and track discrepancies in pricing and receiving
• Process vendor returns – follow up on missing credits and pay accordingly to take discounts
• Process payroll and manage time clocks for employees
• GL reconciliation for month end
• Manage vendor relationships for payables and set up for new vendors
• Process invoices through ERP system for mismatches in EDI transactions

Managing Member - Pinewood Bookkeeping LLC

(2024-12)

Owner/operator – Bookkeeping services for small businesses

• Reconcile bookkeeping software to bank statements. Data entry as necessary.

Cashier - ACE Hardware – Camp Abbot

(2025-04 - 2026-01)

Front end customer service for retail hardware store

• Assisted customers checking out and processing returns
• Directed retail customers to store locations for items needed

Compliance Manager - Interior Logic Group Property Services

(2020-02 - 2024-08)

This position was outsourced to Shared Services in Texas – eliminated in Oregon

• Reconcile sales tax G/L account and file sales and use taxes in all US states/jurisdictions
• Review contracts, licenses, insurance and W-9's for setting up new independent contractors for flooring installation. Prepare and administer 1099-NEC's.
• Determine which jurisdictions require sales and contractor licenses as new projects start across the US
• Renew licenses and sales tax certificates as necessary
• File B&O taxes, personal property taxes
• Track and document all leases for 28 locations in the US
• Set up new vendors, prepare credit applications

Sales and Use Tax Manager - Stash Tea Company

(2016-06 - 2020-02)

• Reconcile sales tax G/L account and file sales and use taxes in all US states/jurisdictions
• Pull reports from Avalara tax software and Amazon Seller Central to reconcile to the G/L
• Conduct tax research and attend tax webinars to stay updated on all legislative changes

Accountant - Creative Financial Staffing

(2016-01 - 2016-06)

Temp to hire position assisting a contract CFO to bring in receivables for the business growth. Assessed accounts receivable and reduced Days Outstanding.

• Customer service driven company with customer satisfaction as the #1 goal
• Brought in to assist with collections, reconciliations and to improve standard operating procedures.

Staff Accountant - FLIR Surveillance, Inc.

(2014-07 - 2015-08)

International A/R Department – liaison with sales ops in reviewing contracts, creating shipping and payment documents to Int'l Gov't and Commercial Aviation companies

• Handled invoicing, customer inquiries and sales tax credits
• FCPA - Commission payment processing for Int'l and Domestic Reps and Consultants. Reconciled cash payments to confirm due dates for Reps in AP following ITAR Regulations (Int'l Terrorist regulations).
• Sales and Use tax compliance and credits – contacted customers to correctly invoice transactions for resale taxes for all states

Bookkeeper/Operations - Discovery Technical Sales, Inc.

(2011-11 - 2014-06)

High tech product management for inside sales/operations for two sales offices – OR/WA

• Tier 1 account management – Amazon/Microsoft/Intel
• Managed logistics/pricing/tracking on optic transceivers for the Datacenter market
• CRM maintenance for multiple principals and salespeople
• Full cycle bookkeeping – Payroll, AR, AP, bank reconciliation, commission forecasting, 401K, established a profit-sharing program
• Completed a Corporate name change/new share agreement at the Federal/State levels and all contracts

Owner/Operator - Laurel's Sweet Treats, Inc.

(2000-03 - 2011-11)

Owned and operated this start-up specialty baking/food manufacturing business

• Designed product line from ingredients to packaging/marketing/internet/retail space
• Licensed by OR Dept of Agriculture and FDA
• Marketed /sold products in Whole Foods/New Seasons/Thriftway & 20+ specialty stores.
• Full cycle bookkeeping and payroll - completed all tax returns for the S-Corp. Maintained online website/blog and shopping cart.

International Credit Manager, A/R - Stash Tea Company

(2008-04 - 2011-11)

• Analyzed credit capabilities for new customers and reviewed reporting risk on existing customers
• Maintained receivables, posted cash payments and collections for national grocers, distributors and direct companies (Safeway, Costco, Target, Walmart, KeHe, UNFI, United Grocers, Smart Foodservice)
• D&B and NACM reporting – input and pulled reports for review, chair for the OR Food Processors Group
• Completed continuing education through NACM and CFDD

Mortgage/Inside Sales - Centurion Mortgage/Foundation Mortgage

(2001-04 - 2007-06)

• Originated and processed loans for mortgage transactions
• Liaison between title and insurance companies to complete mortgage transactions

Associates Degree - Business Administration/Marketing & Accounting - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (1987 - 1987) Calgary, AB