Katie Townsend
About Katie Townsend
Katie Townsend is a Staff Accountant at HeadLight in Seattle, Washington, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in accounting and accounts payable, having held various positions at companies such as Precept Wine, Cascade Drilling, and Jones Soda Co.
Work at HeadLight
Katie Townsend has been employed at HeadLight as a Staff Accountant since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the financial operations of the company, utilizing her extensive background in accounting and finance. HeadLight is based in Seattle, Washington, where Townsend has been instrumental in managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting.
Previous Accounting Experience
Before joining HeadLight, Katie Townsend held several accounting positions. She worked at PeopleConnect as an Accountant from 2016 to 2021, where she also served as Accounts Payable Lead for one year. Prior to that, she was an Accounts Payable Specialist at Cascade Drilling, LP for six months in 2016 and an Accounts Payable Coordinator at Precept Wine for seven months in 2015. Her early career included seven years at Jones Soda Co. in an Accounts Payable role.
Education and Expertise
Katie Townsend studied at the University of Washington, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies from 2013 to 2015. She also attended Seattle Central Community College, achieving an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. Since 2018, she has been studying Accounting at Seattle Central College, further enhancing her expertise in the field.
Internship Experience
In 2015, Katie Townsend completed an internship with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the Region 10 Mining Team. This two-month internship provided her with valuable experience in environmental regulations and compliance, complementing her academic background in Environmental Studies.
Early Career Background
Katie Townsend began her professional career at Wesmar Company Inc., where she worked in an administrative capacity from 2006 to 2007. This early experience laid the groundwork for her transition into accounting roles, where she developed her skills in financial management and reporting.