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Hello, my name is Ayaka Sato. I am an accounting professional with over nine years of experience in bookkeeping, payroll management, and financial reporting. 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, and month-end close. 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, 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.
Experience
The Tax and Accounting Firm – Senior Accountant (Jun 2023 - Sep 2025)
Managed bookkeeping for 20+ clients and payroll for 30+ clients. Prepared financial statements, handled IRS correspondence, reviewed other bookkeepers’ work, and supported CPAs with accounting clean-up and tax preparation.
KMEW USA Inc (CERACLAD) – Accounting Specialist (Feb 2022 - Jun 2023)
Handled accounts payable/receivable, processed payments, calculated COGS and WIP inventory, prepared monthly financial statements, and assisted with budgeting and financial reporting to the parent company.
Seattle Kokusai Kaikei LLC – Staff Accountant / Junior Bookkeeper (Sep 2019 - May 2022)
Managed bookkeeping for multiple clients using QuickBooks, filed payroll and tax reports, prepared financial reports, and assisted with individual and corporate tax return preparation.
Astro Management LLC – Accounts Receivable / Payable Specialist (May 2019 - Sep 2019)
Managed AP/AR for seven entities, performed account reconciliations, processed deposits and payments, and resolved billing discrepancies.
Food’s Style USA, Inc – Accounting Administrative Assistant (Oct 2017 - May 2019)
Entered financial transactions, organized invoices and payment documentation, generated reports, and supported accounting and administrative operations.
ATAGO USA, Inc – Administrative Assistant / Accounts Receivable (Nov 2016 - Oct 2017)
Issued invoices, reconciled bank and credit card transactions, maintained financial records, and supported daily administrative operations.
Education
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 Chinese.
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