Amy Avolevan

Nashville,TN

Summary

Accomplished Senior Accountant with extensive experience in streamlining financial processes, integrating ERP systems, and enhancing inventory management procedures. Skilled in leveraging accounting expertise to provide comprehensive financial reporting and analysis that guide strategic decision-making. With a proven track record of improving operational efficiency, I thrive on optimizing financial frameworks and delivering accurate, timely financial data to stakeholders. Demonstrated success in managing complex accounting standards, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational financial objectives.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Hofseth NA, LLC

03.2023 - Current

Build finance department processes in compliance with audit requirements, in adherence to SOX and GAAP
Create and oversee AP process for new software integration with ERP system
Managed BS and PL for month end close
Oversee AP and AR team and ensure accuracy of balance sheet accounts
Treasury management for revenue of 300M annual
Inter-company transactions between majority owner in Norway
Spearhead NetSuite data clean up and streamline reporting
Write processes for handling inventory transaction between logistics and finance
Corrected year long variances on cash, AP, and credit facility accounts. Created processes to keep compliance

AP Manager

La Jolla Group Inc.

02.2018 - 01.2023

Oversaw staff of 5 AP Coordinators to manage payables of 200M annually for LJG, plus shared services companies of 50M, 30M and 10M
Establish and maintain bank reconcile ledger and cash requirements reports
Built business processes to better fit company needs and audit requirements; ensure regulatory and SOX compliance
Pivoted processes during COVID to be fully remote and electronic capable
Managed LC and DP imports for timing of issuances against loan and payment forecasting
Reconciled wholesale inventory for cost actualization and PPV including prepaid and accrued balances
Corrected historic retail inventory calc error of 300K on liability
Created new reporting with IT and changed inventory booking to show accurate treatment of inventory
Reconciled and booked inventory monthly for 15 stores
Integrated UPS shipping tool to GL for each department and automated end of month coding
Policy & procedure development and improvement, risk assessment and mitigation; authored company T&E policy
Managed all communications with vendors and made personal relationships to leverage best business partnerships
Reconciled and audited company credit card program of 15M per year and employee expense reporting of 100K per year
Collaborated with management to implement regulatory compliance, including SOX, IRS and GAAP
Assisted external auditors during annual financial statement audit, providing documentation and supporting evidence
IRS regulations and tax reporting; including 1099’s
Assisted in development and implementation of expense reimbursement policies, aligning with SOX controls and reporting requirements.

Senior Accountant & AP/AR Manager

Surfstitch USA Inc. dba SWELL

09.2014 - 02.2018

Prepare and reconcile all financial data accurately and timely including P&L, BS & accrual ledgers
Prepare monthly and bi-annual internal financial statements and schedules for U.S
And international management
Prepare and manage BS forecasts and cash forecasts
Manage all aspects of intercompany AP and AR schedules, and post intercompany journals for multiple regions, review eliminating entries
Manage bank account transactions, and cash flow
Manage AP payments within cash flow
Prepare monthly and quarterly sales tax returns and manage tax schedules
Manage fixed asset schedules and depreciation
Assisting in reporting of business performance metrics
Working directly with VP of Finance, CFO and international accounting team
Work with outside accounting firm on preparation of tax return filings
Audit work of AP and AR team and ensure accuracy of AP and AR Balance sheet accounts
Developed and implemented of expense reimbursement policies, aligning with SOX controls and reporting requirements
Oversaw and worked with legal to author new Standard Supplier Terms and Conditions
Manage annual 1099 processing and reporting
Create, maintain and reconcile interest bearing loan schedules and GL accounts
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and enforce effective policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Assistant Controller/Senior Accountant/AP Manager

SWELL.com

10.2002 - 09.2014

Prepare, maintain, and analyze internal financial data, including general ledger account balances and accrual ledgers
Assist in implementation and development of cash management operations for company with sales of $15mil
Conducted month end close; prepared account analysis and reconciliation; identify and resolve P&L and Balance sheet variances
Manage monthly and quarterly Sales & Use Tax Returns
Report and maintain subledger for fixed assets and track depreciation
Assist the Director of Finance in producing accurate and timely financial statements: monthly, yearly & during audits
Control and prepare AP cashflow projections; review and plan AP payments
Prepare, balance, and report monthly banking activity and balances
Manage AP account reconciliations and inventory analysis including conduct year end physical inventory
Supervise AP Coordinator in daily operations including vendor relations
Developed and authored inventory pull procedures for adherence to regulatory compliance
Developed and authored Receiver Issues log to streamline and expedite communication between merchandising, DC, and accounting for POs with error on receipt of product
Conducted due diligence through company acquisition and several acquisition proposals
Research inventory and receiving to catch mistakes and ensure accurate accounting balances
Input and audit all supplier invoices including payment and reconciliation functions as well as creation of product numbers and purchase orders for buying team
Communicate with vendors and keep their accounts concurrent with statements
Research customer credits and returned checks; recognize, research and record fraud orders.

Education

BS in Criminology -

University Of La Verne

La Verne, California

01.2005

Skills

Systems: Netsuite/Oracle, Sage, Billcom, Excel, Adobe, Google Analytics, QuickBooks, Amazon FBA
Advanced backend certification in Concur
Strong forensic accounting background allowing for mitigation of financial risks including adherence to GAAP and SOX guidelines; and driving process improvements

Works independently with strong organizational and time management skills; strong communication, written, and interpersonal skills
Expert in inventory management, e-commerce retail inventory and systems integration
Proven leader for peer and support staff education and training to achieve personal and professional development

Websites

www.linkedin.com/in/amy-avolevan-558a43a/

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