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Woodstock, Ga, Us

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Manage an Accounts Payable team of 8, oversee invoice and payment processing of four entities with monthly disbursements of $118M and 6K invoicesRedesigned payment cycle process by moving check printing to SAP and Oracle, created approval process for payment cycle oversight in Kyriba for ACH and wires, moved wire payments from a manual process to more automated process with documented automated approvalsImplemented AppZen for Concur, allowing for less manual audit review for low and medium risk expense reports.Improved JM Huber Basware by implementing Smart PDF, correcting hierarchy errors in approvals, work to create logic lowering the need for scan and capture, created multiple workflows for wires, intercompany invoices, and payrollImplemented Oracle Accounts Payable, Vendor Master and Basware for new company Worked with a team to design an in house automated vendor master request portal, with approval workflow includedImplemented an approval workflow for weekly payment cycles and a document storage warehouse for historical referenceServe as Outreach Committee Leader for WIN JM Huber

Ball Ground, Georgia, Us

Maintained Manager of Record to Report role while absorbing Accounts Payable, managing a total of 8 team membersProject Manager for the global rollout of Corcentric at the global level for all entities on SAP and JDE-E1, this included countries such as Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, India, China, JapanFinance Request (MDM) submissions improved by using Service Now, creating a workflow for appropriate approvals, and more user-friendly layout in Service Now versus using an Excel TemplateProject Manager for Concur global rollout, which includes new corporate card programs, and new global travel agent Manage daily AP activities for the United States (18 entities) within Corcentric and JDE-E1. Build relationships with global and local procurement teams to improve communication and process

Ball Ground, Georgia, Us

Oversee approvals and reviews for master data in JDE-E1 globally this related to Companies, Business Units, Accounts, Automated Accounting Instructions (Financial and Manufacturing), User Defined CodesWorked with R2R and development team to implement a vendor portal for internal use, allowing for complex workflow approvals, robotics used to enter customer and supplier data into JDE-E1Managed and oversaw projects to improve processes and procedures for Chart Shared Services

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Oversaw North American, R&D and Head Office Accounts Payable with a team of 3 employees and 14 outsourced resources in India, average weekly payables of $18MReconciled a prime metal vendor account and improved internal and external process. Reconciled six months of vendor invoices/self-billed invoices for consignment inventory, cleared $8M discrepancy, and defined associated process/procedures for both companies, to ensure proper reconciliation in the futureImplemented Hanse Orga Finance Suite Payment Management solution to manage daily payment runs and bank confirmationsBuilt relationships with the Procurement team to improve and document policies and procedures for purchase order, invoice and receipt matching to minimize past due payments to vendorsIn last evaluation, manager commented they were surprised I accomplished as much as I did in a six-month period

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Account for North American Automotive, Can and Specialty value streams with an estimated total revenue of $4.5 billion; Work continuously on process and efficiency improvements to ensure proper accounting of revenues; Manage a team of 3 Revenue Accountants; Developed an approval workflow for ACIS/Oracle debit and credit memo creation using Sharepoint tool AgilePoint; Collaborated with FP&A to create a monthly revenue analysis for management, reporting consolidated revenues of SAP and Oracle for 7 plants; Have taken part in multiple Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Events, obtained Yellow Belt Certification; Serve on the NNA Finance Our Voice Committee, improves the culture and education of NNA Finance team members

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Weekly and Monthly review of Sales Order and Invoice Registry, partnering closely with regional Credit, Supply Chain and Commercial functions to identify emerging accounting issues and collaborate on resolution, implemented new procedures in first month to streamline workflow of multiple departmentsPerform weekly/monthly/quarterly Credit and Debit Memo Analysis to ensure identified errors are addressedCalculate and Analyze Reserves related to Third Party accounts and Bad Debt, created a new calculation methodology to standardize monthly calculationReview all North American contracts for proper revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS and company revenue recognition policies; Part of the Action Committee to determine new accounting procedures related to Revenue Recognition Standard Topic 606 adopted May 2014North American Revenue audit point of contact for SOX and Financial AuditsCalculate and perform monthly journal entries related to proper revenue recognition, Toller inventory, rebates and claims in both the Oracle and SAP environment

Dublin, Ohio, Us

Review and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for executive management and external financial reporting; prepare variance analysis on demand Implemented new collections process to collect past due balances and communicate with internal customersOrganized transition of Accounts Receivable department and oversaw the training of 8 new employees during relocation of the corporate office to Dublin, OhioOrganized, analyzed and tested the Accounts Receivable Module during Oracle system upgrade from 11i to R12.3Create and maintain SOX controls to ensure compliance, point of contact for external and internal auditorsAppointed to The Wendy’s Company Community Relations Counsel

Dublin, Ohio, Us

Prepared and documented 2012 Franchise Risk Assessment for 2012 Audit PlanConducted multiple Franchise Financial audits including testing, documenting findings, and issuing Close Reports Completed year-end SOX test work and documentation related to Income Tax, Revenue and Inventory

Dublin, Ohio, Us

Performed month-end account reconciliations for accounts receivable and promissory notes receivable, calculated bad debt reserves and posted all associated journal entries to general ledgerPrepared and analyzed monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for senior management and external financial reporting: Executive Summary of AR, Bad Debt Memo, Consolidated Aging, Collection Statistics, Delinquent AccountsAnalyzed and researched customer accounts for accuracy, working proactively to resolve discrepancies and disputes Assisted in the separation of the Accounts Receivable process during the division of Wendy’s International and Arby’s Restaurant Group

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Assisted staff in implementing electronic payment system, enabling more efficient processing of franchisee royalty paymentsPosted cash receipts to franchisee accounts using Oracle eBusiness suite, performed approved write-offs, and ensured accuracy of franchisee account records

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Documented all findings, results and conclusions for test work performed for assigned Franchise Financial auditsPerformed SOX testing and documentation of financial reporting and corporate close of books internal controls Documented and tested IT internal controls around change management and IT operations

Performed year-end financial audit procedures in the areas of cash, payroll, unrecorded liabilities, non-standard journal entries, and fixed assets for multiple financial institutionsClearly and accurately documented the execution of specific audit procedures as defined planned audit approach, client's engagement history, and engagement objectivesReviewed the face of financial statements for clerical accuracy

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Performed financial audits within the North American Supply Chain, focusing on areas such as accounts receivable, corporate general ledger & close, and property plant & equipment Performed testing procedures and documented all findings, results and conclusions for test work performedParticipated in final review meetings to discuss audit findings and recommendations with managers and the internal client