Accquip

What risks would you to take to ensure your agency survives? 🤔

If you could predict the exact date your business would run out of cash, would you be willing to take those risks?

Too many digital agencies play it safe and unwittingly contribute to their business’ stagnating decline 😖

The culprit?

👉A lack of financial clarity and foresight👈

💸What are your gross margins vs what should they be?
💸How many days until you go bankrupt?
💸Which projects were wildly profitable and which ones tanked?
💸What is the #1 priority in your business right now?
💸When should you hire your next employee?
💸How much should you budget for sales & marketing?

☝️These are questions that give you clarity to keep you from stagnating.

They are also the types of questions we answer with you on a weekly and monthly basis.

If you're sick of the complete lack of responsiveness from your current accountant, it’s time to switch.

We work with software dev agencies, design agencies, marketing agencies, and other digital agencies who have reached $500k+ in annual revenues. 

Bootstrapping requires a responsive finance partner with experience in this space, as your cashflow situation is likely to change on a weekly basis.

Working with Accquip, you'll know the exact date your business will run out of cash 📅

We'll work together weekly to strategize the actions you need to take to ensure you stay properly capitalized and running for the foreseeable future.

We'll also work on retrospectively analyzing project profitability so you know which clients and projects to pursue in the future (and which to avoid at all costs).

We're a full-service shop, so we take care of the BORING but important financial aspects in your software business:

👉Payroll & payroll tax compliance
👉Accounting & bookkeeping
👉Client billings
👉Budgeting

DM me to learn more.

Founder

The DevLaunch Podcast

Podcast Host

Tax-Minded

Tax-Minded is an exclusive community of finance professionals committed to advancing the practice of tax. 

Here, tax pros become tax bros, sharing knowledge, offering mutual support, and growing together. All the positives of public accounting without the burnout and office drama

Whether you're seeking expertise or camaraderie, you'll find a space that feels like a team of co-workers and friends, all focused on helping you excel in your career.

Versique Search & Consulting

Director Of Accounting

Salo

Finance Consultant

C.H. Robinson

-Led a team of four corporate accountants and managed the global intercompany network of over 30 accountants worldwide.
-Developed and implemented a standard intercompany accounting process, including the creation of video learning content to educate users on how to reconcile intercompany, the institution of a standard 
monthly calendar cycle and monthly newsletter, and the establishment of global KPIs
-Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive global intercompany policy, gathering industry best-practices through continuing education courses and interviews with finance professionals from other 
organizations, organizing a cross-functional committee of key stakeholders within C.H. Robinson’s finance functions, and publishing the policy on time
-Administered global account reconciliation SOX program (utilizing BlackLine), conducting periodic training events for end users, establishing alternative review procedures for auto-reconciled balances, and leading a team to provide general support services for end users
-Facilitated the global implementation of the Oracle Account Reconciliation Cloud Service (ARCS) tool, developing standard corporate training materials, conducting both train-the-trainer and end user trainings, coordinating project timelines and communications, and determining the policies that inform 
the technical setup of the ARCS environment
-Performed monthly close processes surrounding ASC 606 revenue recognition

Corporate Accounting Manager

Salo LLC

Salo, LLC is the leader in driving business outcomes by leveraging talent in finance, accounting and human resources; as well as finance and accounting search services. Our award-winning firm is among the fastest-growing contract staffing companies in the country with offices in Minneapolis-St. Paul and Chicago.

To learn more about the Compass Program, please visit: http://salollc.com/finance-job-placement/compass-program/

Compass Program Member

Grant Thornton LLP

Audit Senior Associate

Wilson Aesthetics, LLC

For my part as Co-Owner, I took an active role in reviewing accounting records for completeness & accuracy, aided in the preparation of taxes, developed the pricing of photography packages, and established the company budget.

Co-Owner

Accounting Intern

Fractional CFO & Business Coach to AMBITIOUS software dev agency owners | Build your dream business without selling your soul to VCs | I offer a course for beginners to learn DIY bookkeeping | 😎 Girl dad

Digital agencies are brutal 😩




What other business deals with as many feast & famine cycles?

🙅‍♂️None🙅‍♂️

It is an easy model to start…
…but requires balls of steel to endure.


Here are THREE questions to ponder:

1️⃣ Does my accountant know how to keep me in the game?

2️⃣ Are they giving me the advice I need to grow without dying of revenue indigestion?

3️⃣ Have they helped me plan my exit?



Be real with yourself.

If you answered “no” to all three…
you’re playing with fire. 🔥 

Agency work is tough as it is.

Get the right advisor in your corner.


There is a light at the end of this tunnel.

It’s up to you whether it’s
blue sunny skies ☀️ 
or a train 🚂 

Tony Wilson, CPA, CMA

Jamie Skinner, DBA Reno Accounting Solutions

Fractional CFO & Controller | Financial Operations Optimizer

Deliver hands-on consultancy and accounting support to several clients across various industries, such as CPG, DTC, retail, restaurant, sports entertainment, B2C and B2B services, multi-unit franchise, fitness centers, non-profits, churches, and manufacturing. Help clients in managing accounting functions, preparing budgets, forecasting expenditures, generating financial reports, analyzing product cost, performing rolling forecasts, and computing taxes and payrolls on a rolling/ongoing basis. Optimize financial performance, decision-making, and general operations of clients by suggesting process improvement initiatives. Collaborate with external CPAs to ensure timely completion of audits, as well as coordinate with tax accountants and attorneys.

•	Streamlined inventory operations of clients by implementing internal controls, suggesting double-check system, and identifying and addressing slow-moving and obsolete stocks. 
•	Successfully improved overall accounting functions and operational efficiencies by migrating to new and innovative software/applications. 
•	Enhanced productivity and competencies of intern by delivering effective training on accounting tasks and processes. 
•	Directed the entire supply chain operations from a financial perspective, including shipping, distribution, commerce, and warehouse. 

✧ Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor

Fractional Controller | Small Business Accounting | Accounting Consultant

Fractionals United

Member

Maxwell Mechanical LLC

Responsible for full-cycle accounting, process payroll and A/P, and produce financial statements and analysis. Handle all external audit and tax requests. Assist owner with other tasks as needed. Advise owner on areas of risk and opportunity and recommend courses of action and implementation.

Controller

Minerva Project

Manage wide range of accounting functions, including AR/AP, cash flow, month-end close, budget vs. actual analysis, and financial report writing to ensure true and fair view of financial position of the business. Provide hands-on support in preparing and submitting annual income tax by calculating taxable income, applying tax provisions, and following tax policies. Facilitate successful and on-time execution of external audits by collaborating with third-party auditors, preparing and providing accurate supporting schedules, and ensuring maximum compliance with related laws and regulations. Administer all aspects of AR/AP functions, including preparing and sending invoices, updating individual party balances, and scheduling final payments for vendors. Maintain consistent collaboration with President, People Ops, and contracted CFO to ensure smooth workflow of operations. Oversee financial transactions, prepare and post journal entries, and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of accrued expenses.

•	Instrumental in formulating and managing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and implementing strict controls to minimize budget deviations and variances, while 100% aligning budget to actuals. 
•	Streamlined payroll procedures by ensuring proper documentation, including creation of templates and schedules. 
•	Spearheaded the migration of accounting functions from QB Desktop to QBO without impacting workflow and compromising data integrity and confidentiality. 
•	Transitioned the organizational operations from an email approval process to Bill.com, resulting in saving significant time and costs. 
•	Updated the corporate credit card vendor and updated all T&E reimbursements.
•	Instituted guidelines for global contractors while documenting and monitoring all compliance issues.
•	Played a pivotal role in uncovering cost-saving opportunities, reducing process times by 50%, identifying and addressing erroneous expenses, and saving $120k in costs.

SILEGACY FLOOR FINISHING LLC

Oversaw monthly contractor billings, collection follow-up, AIA formats, lien releases, and progress billing, while creating efficient and formula-driven Excel template for tracking and reporting. Reviewed financial reports, evaluated trends, and provided insights to the management to support strategic decision-making process. Drove process improvements across payroll, AP, and sales functions.

•	Utilized critical thinking and attention-to-detail skills to reconcile cash and balance sheet accounts, identifying discrepancies, and incorporate adjustments to enhance conformance and accuracy. 
•	Performed insurance audits to analyze company's financial records to determine actual exposures to risk.
•	Obtained renewals for business licenses to ensure continuity of operations. 
•	Provided the management with greater visibility into financial position of the business.

Accounting Manager

Reno Aces Baseball Club

Played an integral role in executing month-end close process, including JEs and budget-to-actuals reporting, while staying within stringent deadlines and maintaining 100% accuracy. Identified and addressed inefficiencies in ticket operations.

•	Led balance sheet reconciliations for the past seven years and successfully completed the whole process within three months of joining the company, which helped in early identification and resolution of discrepancies as well as mitigation of errors going forward. 
•	Detected and resolved merchandise and restaurant inventory integration issue between POS and accounting systems. 
•	Developed and rolled out new processes to reconcile 11 inter-company accounts housed on separate QuickBooks companies. 
•	Drove exceptional results for the company, which helped in landing them as a client from 2016 to 2019.

Senior Accountant

Critically analyzed monthly and quarterly royalty’s statements and payments to licensors. Prepared and posted journal entries, performed balance sheet reconciliations, and incorporated entries relating to interactive and social gaming platform revenue. Approved time-off requests and bi-weekly timesheets, organized monthly staff meetings, and addressed staffing issues. Tracked contract additions and revisions to encourage staff entering into accounting (SAP) and royalties (Alliant systems). Recruited best-fit talents by conducting interviews, executing background checks, and shortlisting eligible candidates. 

•	Supervised eight staff members, assessed performance, identified skill gaps, evaluated training needs, and conducted training sessions to improve productivity and efficiency.
•	Ensured maximum adherence to SOX compliance by attending daily management-level meetings and implementing policies and procedures.

Accounting Supervisor, JV & Royalties

Informatix, Inc.

✧ Complete month-end close in its entirety & reconcile BS accounts monthly

✧ Complete monthly financials to present to Finance Manager and CFO, with a detailed quarterly variation analysis

✧ Created and maintained new budget format at a detailed level using historical data and pricing budgets, plus correspondence from site directors, Finance Manager, and CFO

✧ Work with outside CPA to conduct year-end audit of financials, including a first-time financial consolidation for a newly acquired investment

✧ Work with outside CPAs to complete various federal and state tax returns; provide schedules, documentation, and explanations as needed

✧ File and pay taxes for multiple states/locations

✧ Review and approve AP invoices weekly; suggest and implement process improvements relating to this position

✧Key Accomplishments:
Created and maintained a completely paperless month-end close process, which afforded a more efficient close and a higher level of documentation

Corporate Accountant & Analyst

Ethan Conrad Properties Inc

✧ Complete daily tasks to assist Controller and CFO

✧ Complete daily bank reconciliations and cash management to assure positive cash flow during rental revenue cycle

✧ Oversee and review work of AP, AR, and collections; suggest and implement process improvements relating to these positions

✧ Prepare and upload journal entries

✧Key Accomplishments:

- Position was created to help Controller and CFO catch-up on finance-based projects and reconciliations, which was completed during my employment

- Mastered the use of Yardi software and implemented time-saving excel uploads, increased program security amongst staff, and became the company’s go-to person with technical issues

- Spear-headed collaboration with both Property Management and Construction divisions to increase efficiency through meetings and excel-based templates

Assistant Controller

Dignity Health

✧ Complete various bank account and balance sheet reconciliations monthly

✧ Prepare and upload journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expense amortizations, and inter-department transfers

✧ Complete monthly budget variation analysis of one facility located in Reno, NV

✧ Key Accomplishments:

- Regularly available to take on new tasks; continuously applying new ideas/techniques to improve processes, efficiency, and time management, often delegated by department Director

- Took initiative to spear-head new formatting and procedures for fully-paperless journal entries and reconciliations after management announced decision for the transition

- Identified a significant compliance issue in bank reconciliation process for three separate facilities and spear-headed research and re-work to effect resolution

- Assisted with successful integration of new patient-accounting software for a specific facility (relating to the finance side) by identifying issues and making suggestions for improving processes

- Assisted with successful integration of accounting for three facilities as they transitioned to Rancho Cordova office

Accountant

Accounting Tech

🦄 Financial Operations Unicorn 🦄 | Lover of Inventory, Accounting & Processes

Hi 👋, I’m Jamie, a numbers enthusiast who loves to stare at lightning storms for hours and capture the beauty of nature with my camera lens. I have two young kids who keep me busy and humble, and I live with them and my husband in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

When I’m not knee-deep in children, or slushing through snow, you can find me at my desk with my music cranked up, maybe walking on my treadmill pad, and rolling up my sleeves to work with some amazing founders.  

Who are these founders? They have 7- to 8-figure businesses that are growing. They want to be intentional with how they invest profits into their people, processes, and products. 

And….they want to enjoy the journey!

I specialize in revamping your accounting systems to ignite a profound financial transformation within your organization. With meticulous attention to detail and a keen eye for efficiency, I delve deep into your existing systems, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategic solutions that drive tangible results. I understand that the key to sustainable growth lies in the optimization of financial processes. By revamping your accounting systems, we can unlock new opportunities for enhanced accuracy, transparency, and agility, paving the way for a future of financial success.

When you're in the market for a fractional controller, fractional CFO, or somewhere in between, you want more than a spreadsheet. You want confidence that you're partnering with an experienced leader that dives into the details and the big picture and isn't afraid to ask the tough questions. As a solopreneur, I approach each project with attention to your unique needs and collaborate with other experts to give you the highest quality results. And you will always get a timely response from me!

When I work with my clients, we focus on being inherently curious and not shying away from tough topics or questions. We focus on the driving force of success - their employees and customers - and how optimized financial operations can fuel that success.

My clients who make the leap of faith and accept that the time is NOW to make a change finally have clarity - a newfound visibility into their financial health and a clear roadmap to scale efficiently.

My approach utilizes First Principles Thinking and an ABI (always be improving) mindset. If something feels clunky or off, there is always a better way!



Interested to learn more? Send me a DM to chat!

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