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Houston, Texas, United States

• Oversee diversified Accounts Payable, Receivable, and expense control procedures, improving reconciliation accuracy by 15% and optimizing cash flow management. Research account transactions, demonstrating a keen ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies.• Perform and reviewed journal entries and general ledger account analysis for SAP, ensuring 100% reconciliation accuracy.• Maintain cost analysis process, implement financial policies, provide trends and forecast analysis to… Show more • Oversee diversified Accounts Payable, Receivable, and expense control procedures, improving reconciliation accuracy by 15% and optimizing cash flow management. Research account transactions, demonstrating a keen ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies.• Perform and reviewed journal entries and general ledger account analysis for SAP, ensuring 100% reconciliation accuracy.• Maintain cost analysis process, implement financial policies, provide trends and forecast analysis to management. • Develop creative solutions to reduce costs, leading to a 12% improvement in financial performance.• Conduct financial processes and procedures, prepare reports and supporting documents and provide regular updates to Finance Team.• Assist in the review and finalization of purchase order cost estimates, and budget proposals for assigned cost centers.• Prepared requests for allocations and budget revisions, ensuring zero over-expenditure and accurate recording against budget lines in collaboration with project coordinators.• Ensured 100% accurate and complete accounting, reporting, and internal control systems, maintaining all relevant records.• Supported monthly and quarter-end close processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency. Show less

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Conducted a comprehensive analysis of freight trends, meticulously audited payment records to identify and rectify duplicate payment issues, resulting in the successful recovery of $1.5 million in refunds.• Enhanced carrier claims by fostering relationships with freight carriers and establishing rapport, facilitating smoother claims processing, and achieving 50% reduction in aged claims. • Prepared comprehensive root-cause analysis by analyzing internal reports, identifying gaps in… Show more • Conducted a comprehensive analysis of freight trends, meticulously audited payment records to identify and rectify duplicate payment issues, resulting in the successful recovery of $1.5 million in refunds.• Enhanced carrier claims by fostering relationships with freight carriers and establishing rapport, facilitating smoother claims processing, and achieving 50% reduction in aged claims. • Prepared comprehensive root-cause analysis by analyzing internal reports, identifying gaps in processes, and recommending data-driven solutions that reduced cash leakage by 15% annually.• Assessed scheduled to pay freight invoices for inaccuracies. Averaging 50-100 high dollar freight invoices ($100k+) per day examining invoice detail and implementing corrective action. • Acted as an intermediary between the freight audit and third-party post-audit providers, guaranteeing precise banking and prompt payments.• Managed internal billing and accounting for North America, Europe, and Asia, overseeing more than 50 accounts related to claims processing and third-party invoicing. Show less

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Directed and approved the work of seven indirect Accounts Payable analysts responsible for scrutinizing invoice errors, auditing duplicates, handling high-value invoices, and resolving Accounts Payable Invoice Holds.• Efficiently streamlined and executed SAP enhancements, optimizing accounts payable processes across various GE businesses, impacting over 150 legal entities.• Played a functional leadership role in the successful migration of allocated businesses using Oracle R12, 11i… Show more • Directed and approved the work of seven indirect Accounts Payable analysts responsible for scrutinizing invoice errors, auditing duplicates, handling high-value invoices, and resolving Accounts Payable Invoice Holds.• Efficiently streamlined and executed SAP enhancements, optimizing accounts payable processes across various GE businesses, impacting over 150 legal entities.• Played a functional leadership role in the successful migration of allocated businesses using Oracle R12, 11i ERP & SAP systems, overseeing an annual AP volume of approximately 200K invoices (totaling $2.3 billion). • Coordinated the closure of accounts payable in partnership with Global Business and Regional teams, monitoring continuous progress.• Supervised the planning and dissemination of the Accounts Payable and Year-end closing schedule for 13 Enterprise Resource Planning systems.• Validated 20 monthly unaccounted transaction accruals and AP account reconciliations.• Held functional ownership of monthly AP closing reporting, incoming & outgoing AP GL feeders. Show less

Dayton, Ohio, United States

• Executed over 1200 accounts payable transactions per month in Oracle and SAP, covering both invoice and payment processing. • Compiled more than 25 journal entries and performed monthly and ad-hoc reconciliations of all accounts, handling approximately $3.5 million each month. • Created Excel spreadsheets and developed general analytical reports to track daily financial trends for designated locations. • Ran bi-weekly payroll for 400 employees through 3rd party payroll company… Show more • Executed over 1200 accounts payable transactions per month in Oracle and SAP, covering both invoice and payment processing. • Compiled more than 25 journal entries and performed monthly and ad-hoc reconciliations of all accounts, handling approximately $3.5 million each month. • Created Excel spreadsheets and developed general analytical reports to track daily financial trends for designated locations. • Ran bi-weekly payroll for 400 employees through 3rd party payroll company. Generated payroll, benefits reports and prepares/uploads payroll journal entries into the General Ledger.• Maintained all corporate accounts including payables & receivables and reducing paper usage by switching to electronic billing.• Aided in the preparation of materials for the financial audit process and compiled balance sheet, cash flow, and other internal ad-hoc reports monthly for management review. Show less

Vandalia, Ohio, United States

• Managed a 3-member cross-functional team and coordinated with six business partners toward the successful migration onto Oracle platform.• Identified and monitored invoice problem areas, tracking issues on Smartsheet that required immediate resolution, and ensured adherence to strict project deadlines and daily business operations.• Collaborated with the Business Process Improvement Team to facilitate the transition of the Finance and Accounting departments to the ERP application, and… Show more • Managed a 3-member cross-functional team and coordinated with six business partners toward the successful migration onto Oracle platform.• Identified and monitored invoice problem areas, tracking issues on Smartsheet that required immediate resolution, and ensured adherence to strict project deadlines and daily business operations.• Collaborated with the Business Process Improvement Team to facilitate the transition of the Finance and Accounting departments to the ERP application, and developed Standard Operating Procedures for six end users. • Completed testing and validation requirements for data conversion from order to cash. Assisted in the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring the precision and comprehensiveness of financial data. Show less

Vandalia, Ohio, United States

• Examined financial statements, conducted comprehensive cost and revenue analyses, and finalized internal financial reporting, including Profit & Loss and balance sheet.• Compiled cost center level KPI reports and facilitated strategic forecasting for over 20 internal teams and clients. Identified areas for improvement and monitored progress for senior leadership.• Aided senior leadership in achieving financial objectives and optimizing cash flow, leading to a 20% decrease in… Show more • Examined financial statements, conducted comprehensive cost and revenue analyses, and finalized internal financial reporting, including Profit & Loss and balance sheet.• Compiled cost center level KPI reports and facilitated strategic forecasting for over 20 internal teams and clients. Identified areas for improvement and monitored progress for senior leadership.• Aided senior leadership in achieving financial objectives and optimizing cash flow, leading to a 20% decrease in outstanding receivables and enhanced management of working capital. • Contributed to financial forecasting during key planning sessions and operational plans for five GE Power businesses. • Accountable for the assembly of monthly closing packages for five assigned GE Power businesses and presented them to senior leadership on a monthly basis. Show less

Bachelor’S Degree, Finance, General

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting And Finance

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Accounting And Finance

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Accounting And Finance