James D Workman
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James D Workman

James D Workman

Senior Accountant


Background


About

About

I’m an experienced senior accountant with over 11 years' experience in microchip manufacturing and insurance. I'm generally very flexible when considering new roles.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Senior Accountant II, Axxcss Wireless Solutions

    Apr, 2011 - Present

    Axxcss Wireless is a RF ASIC semiconductor designer and manufacturer and has 6 subsidiaries in Goleta, San Diego, and Egypt. I started off in accounts payable but was eventually given all responsibilities of the controller who retired. I've really enjoyed working through each different level in our accounting department.

    • Financial Reports Preparation

    • Fixed Asset Accounting

    • Quarterly Sales/ Use Tax Returns

    • Annual Property Tax Filing

    • SQL Financial Report Writing

    • Beginner Level Python to Automate Repetitive Tasks

  • Junior Accountant, Willis Towers Watson

    Jan, 2009 - Jul, 20096 months

    Willis is the 3rd largest insurance brokerage in the world. I was hired on as a Junior Accountant for a 6-month contract to fill a leave of absence at the company. I learned a lot about how insurance works during my time at Willis and it was a great company to work for.

    • The Agency Manager ERP, AP/ AR processing, daily bank deposits and maintaining CFOs cash sheet

Skills

Skills

  • Financial Planning & Strategy

    Budgeting & Forecasting

    Sales/ Use Tax Analysis & Filing

    Cost Reduction Strategies

    SQL Report Coding

    Lite Python Coding

    Advanced Excel

Education

Education

  • Business Economics, Bachelors, 

    Jul, 2005 - Dec, 2009

Interests

Interests

  • Traveling

  • Spending time with family

  • Hiking, Playing softball, Formula 1

  • Learning how to code