Annie McPherson
Frederick,CO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Microvast
12.2023 - Current
- Managed accounting teams in Timnath, CO and Clarksville, TN
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Streamlined AP processing to reduce errors
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Analyzed CIP and Fixed Asset accounts in QuickBooks to correct and streamline for SAP implementation
- Collected and prepared data for outside lenders for financing needs
Accounting & Finance Manager
Leanin' Tree Inc.
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Promoted to Accounting & Finance manager, reporting directly to the CEO.
- Responsible for management of the Credit & Collections and Accounting departments
- Specialized ESOP year-end accounting and ESOP 5500 audit.
- Networked with ESOP executives at local networking events and national conferences.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Collaborated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of the accounting team.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies
- Managed budgets, assets, payroll, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Accounting Manager
Leanin' Tree Inc.
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Promoted to Accounting Manager reporting directly to the controller.
- Used my knowledge of accounting systems and processes to lead and train accounting team.
- Responsible for fully processing payroll for 150 employees bi-weekly.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Supported controller and CEO with special projects and additional job duties.
Senior Accountant
Leanin' Tree Inc.
02.2016 - 02.2022
- Promoted to senior accountant with added responsibilities.
- Account receivables and payroll lead. Accounts payable backup.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management monthly.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Handled month-end and year-end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Lead during company payroll systems upgrade.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new payroll system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing for 150 employees.
- Collaborated with human resources and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy and resolve discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
General Accountant
Leanin' Tree Inc.
09.2010 - 02.2016
- Responsible for learning all roles within the accounting department (receivables, payables, and payroll) and fill in whenever someone was out of office
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Posted 50-400 customer payments to accounts daily.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in the general ledger by comparing to bank account statements each month.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- Accounting
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley12.2009
Skills
- ESOP accounting
- Payroll Processing (Ceridian/Dayforce)
- Budget Development & Variance Analysis
- Financial Statement Presentations
- Account Reconciliation
- AP and AR Management
- Year-End Closings
- Staff Management
- SAP Financial Systems
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Microvast
12.2023 - Current
Accounting & Finance Manager
Leanin' Tree Inc.
05.2022 - 06.2023
Accounting Manager
Leanin' Tree Inc.
03.2022 - 05.2022
Senior Accountant
Leanin' Tree Inc.
02.2016 - 02.2022
General Accountant
Leanin' Tree Inc.
09.2010 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- Accounting
University of Northern Colorado
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