AMANDA DURBIN
Lexington,KY
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished Accounting Manager with 23 years of experience overseeing and optimizing financial operations. Proven track record of leading successful teams, ensuring compliance, and contributing to strategic financial planning. Adept at process improvement and leveraging technology for enhanced efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager
Bates Security
10.2022 - Current
- Oversees and manages accounting department, overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing financial guidance to support decision-making processes.
- Executed cost-cutting initiatives that led to 20% decrease in annual expenditures.
- Generated weekly cash-flow forecasts and conducted monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, contributing to punctual completion of financial reports.
- Crafted enhanced monthly financial presentation enriched with comprehensive insights, extensively reviewed alongside operations.
- Improved processes, resulting in a50% reduction in monthly close calendar, streamlining it from 20-day close to efficient ten-day timeframe.
Accountant
Big Ass Fans
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Accountant responsible for daily cash reporting.
- Oversaw allocation of fixed assets and tracking of Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Provided project management and support for global Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E) module in the ERP system. Delivered guidance and training on the processing and maintenance of additions and disposals.
- Assisted in two company acquisitions, providing financial support and administrative assistance.
- Managed fleet safety protocols, including overseeing processes, allocating budgets, managing inventory, and coordinating repairs for fleet of over 120 vehicles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY02.2026
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Cost Control
- Financial Reporting
- Detailed-Oriented
- Adaptability
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Communication and Collaboration
- Closing procedures
- Bank account reconciliations
- Payroll Processing
Certification
Notary Public, Kentucky Secretary of State
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Bates Security
10.2022 - Current
Accountant
Big Ass Fans
01.2015 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Kentucky