Amy Adams, CMA
Albertville,AL
Summary
Dynamic Accounting Manager with extensive experience at Progress Rail, excelling in financial reporting and account reconciliation. Proven track record in streamlining processes and enhancing team collaboration, leading to successful audits and improved accuracy. Skilled in budget forecasting and ERP systems, with a meticulous attention to detail that drives informed business decisions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Progress Rail
Albertville, AL
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted in preparing financial reports and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- Supported month-end closing processes by organizing documentation and verifying entries.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain accounting software and streamline workflows.
- Contributed to the maintenance of accounts payable and receivable ledgers for efficient tracking.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of accounting principles and systems.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, and reconciliations.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Implemented various procedures to improve various processes with our team.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
- Facilitated staff development through regular training sessions on new accounting standards, software upgrades, or company-specific policies changes.
- Facilitated culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to suggest and implement process enhancements.
Accountant I
Progress Rail, Freight Car Repair
Albertville, AL
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed monthly financial reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements, enhancing clarity and precision of reports.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and support budget forecasting efforts.
Accountant II, Recycling Divison
Progress Rail
Albertville, AL
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Prepared monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting processes to support financial planning initiatives.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, and assets.
- Implementation team of new software for recycling.
Accountant III, Parts Division
Progress Rail
Albertville, AL
01.2006 - 01.2009
Payroll Clerk
Progress Rail
Albertville, AL
06.2003 - 01.2006
Accounts Payable Clerk
Mitchell Grocery
Albertville, AL
01.1999 - 06.2003
Salesperson
King Arthur Clock & Jewelry
Boaz, AL
1990 - 01.1999
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, Alabama, AL12.1998
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Month-end closing
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Journal entries
- Expense tracking
- Audit coordination
- Budget forecasting
- Process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Accounting software maintenance
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Progress Rail
09.2019 - Current
Accountant I
Progress Rail, Freight Car Repair
01.2017 - 09.2019
Accountant II, Recycling Divison
Progress Rail
01.2009 - 01.2017
Accountant III, Parts Division
Progress Rail
01.2006 - 01.2009
Payroll Clerk
Progress Rail
06.2003 - 01.2006
Accounts Payable Clerk
Mitchell Grocery
01.1999 - 06.2003
Salesperson
King Arthur Clock & Jewelry
1990 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Jacksonville State University