Alexandra Zimmerman
Hutto,TX
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience at The Andersons Inc, excelling in financial reporting and budget preparation. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency through innovative accounting software implementation. Strong team leadership and problem-solving skills, consistently driving accuracy and integrity in financial processes while fostering collaboration across departments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Supervisor
The Andersons Inc
Round Rock, Texas
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted regular audits of financial transactions and accounts to maintain integrity and accuracy.
- Prepared monthly management and financial reports and handled annual budget preparation and year-end reconciliations.
- Coordinated with other departments to streamline financial processes and improve cross-departmental workflows.
- Oversaw implementation of new accounting software and technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes for accuracy and timeliness of payments.
- Assisted in budget preparation and monitored expenditures against budget, providing regular reports to management.
- Managed day-to-day bookkeeping activities such as invoicing customers, reconciling bank accounts, recording deposits and withdrawals.
- Assessed accuracy, completeness, and integrity of corporate financial records.
- Selected, trained, assigned, scheduled and coached employees and communicated job expectations.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Conducted special projects related to budgeting and forecasting when needed.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Approved cash disbursements by verifying check amounts against invoices and authorized checks and wire transfers.
- Supervised a team of accountants, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
Accounting Assistant
The Andersons Inc
Round Rock, Texas
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted with the daily bookkeeping functions, with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation, and disbursements.
- Researched discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, packing slips.
- Classified and summarized financial data to compile and enter in financial records
- Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
- Handled daily cash transactions and maintained petty cash fund.
- Maintained accurate financial records and documentation in compliance with company policies.
- Provided support to upper management with special projects related to finance or accounting processes.
- Conducted inventory counts and reconciliations to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Liaised with vendors and suppliers to negotiate payment terms and resolve billing issues.
- Performed data entry tasks into various software programs.
Brand Team Leader
Target
Round Rock, Texas
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Reviewed creative materials prepared by external vendors before release into market.
- Coordinated with internal teams to ensure successful execution of brand initiatives.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in existing brand architecture and developed plans accordingly.
- Provided product knowledge and expertise to customers.
- Performed weekly cycle counts of inventory items.
- Received and processed new shipments of merchandise from vendors.
Assistant Manager
Charming Charlie
Pflugerville, Texas
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTHigh School Diploma -
Hutto High School
Hutto, TXSkills
- Financial reporting
- Budget preparation
- Accounting software
- Audit management
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
- Nomination to intercompany Processing/Processing Improvement board committee
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounting Supervisor
The Andersons Inc
01.2024 - 03.2025
Accounting Assistant
The Andersons Inc
01.2022 - 01.2024
Brand Team Leader
Target
02.2016 - 02.2017
Assistant Manager
Charming Charlie
01.2015 - 02.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Hutto High School