ASHLEY VYSELAAR
Kratos Defense
West Palm Beach,USA
8
years of professional experience
Results-driven accounting professional with over 5 years of experience in full-cycle accounting, accounts payable, and financial reporting. Skilled in managing AP operations, optimizing cash flow, and enhancing accounting workflows. Proficient in NetSuite, implementing controls, and driving process improvements to support financial decision-making. MBA in Finance supports collaboration with leadership to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.
Work History
Senior Accountant
4 Months- Performed account reconciliations and general ledger analysis to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and timely month-end close.
- Support month-end accounting activities including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and review of balance sheet accounts.
- Supported month-end accounting activities, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and balance sheet account reviews, to enhance overall financial integrity.
- Analyze and resolve discrepancies between supporting documentation, subledgers, general ledger activity, and financial reporting.
- Supported accounting operations and internal control initiatives, contributing to compliance and reliability within complex organizational environment.
- Support accounting operations and internal-control initiatives within a complex organizational environment.
- Develop knowledge and application of SOX controls and compliance requirements across accounting processes.
- Support accounting analysis related to leases and other technical accounting areas, including ASC 842.
Senior Accountant
2 Years- Managed full-cycle accounting responsibilities while providing day-to-day operational oversight of the Accounts Payable function.
- Led AP operations including invoice processing, vendor management, payment execution, AP aging, discrepancy resolution, and coordination of vendor obligations.
- Prepared weekly payment recommendations based on outstanding obligations, vendor terms, available cash, and payment priorities to support short-term cash planning.
- Executed and coordinated ACH, wire, check, and credit-card payments while maintaining accuracy and adherence to established approval and internal-control requirements.
- Managed vendor master records and approved new vendors and payment methods, ensuring appropriate documentation and authorization.
- Created and maintained NetSuite saved searches to improve AP visibility, reporting, payment monitoring, and operational efficiency.
- Supported NetSuite enhancements through workflow design, testing, implementation, and user validation, including system controls designed to enforce appropriate segregation of duties.
- Provided day-to-day oversight, guidance, and operational support to the accounting/AP team, filling workflow gaps and helping ensure deadlines and accounting responsibilities were met.
- Oversaw AP and billing activities while reviewing work for accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
- Owned general ledger operations, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and month-end close activities.
- Managed cash-flow forecasting and cash management while partnering with leadership on budgeting and financial decisions.
- Supported internal and external audits by preparing reconciliations, documentation, and supporting schedules.
- Identified process gaps and implemented improvements to strengthen accounting workflows, documentation, controls, and operational efficiency.
Staff Accountant
2 Years 9 Months- Managed day-to-day accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor communication, payment coordination, and resolution of discrepancies.
- Maintained vendor relationships and ensured vendor obligations were processed accurately and paid according to established requirements.
- Managed daily cash activity and performed bank reconciliations to maintain accurate cash balances and cash-flow records.
- Supported month-end close through journal entries, account reconciliations, AP-related accruals, and review of outstanding balances.
- Assisted with cash-flow planning and financial reporting to provide leadership with accurate information for operational and financial decisions.
- Strengthened accounting documentation and workflows to improve consistency, accuracy, and internal-control compliance.
- Utilized NetSuite for accounting transactions, AP activities, reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
- Collaborated with internal teams and vendors to research and resolve accounting and payment discrepancies.
Lab Supervisor
2 Years 5 Months- Supervised daily operations and staff in a high-volume, compliance-driven environment.
- Led staff training and developed training processes designed to improve accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
- Prioritized workflows, coordinated daily responsibilities, and addressed operational issues to maintain productivity and service standards.
- Collaborated with leadership to identify operational challenges and implement solutions.
- Provided staff guidance, performance support, and ongoing development in a fast-paced environment.
Education
MBA - Finance
BBA - Finance
Graduated cum laude
Skills
Accounting & Finance: Full-Cycle Accounting | General Ledger | Month-End Close | Journal Entries | Account Reconciliations | Financial Reporting | Cash Management | Cash-Flow Forecasting | Budgeting Support | Financial Analysis
Accounts Payable: AP Operations | Invoice Processing | AP Aging | Vendor Management | Vendor Master Maintenance | Payment Processing | Payment Scheduling | AP Accruals | Vendor Discrepancy Resolution | Cash Planning
Controls & Process Improvement: Internal Controls | Segregation of Duties | Audit Support | Workflow Optimization | Process Improvement | Documentation | Compliance | Cross-Functional Collaboration
Systems & Reporting: NetSuite ERP | Saved Searches | NetSuite Workflow Testing | Advanced Excel | ERP Reporting
Leadership: Team Oversight | Staff Training | Workflow Management | Cross-Training | Operational Problem Solving
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Kratos Defense
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Senior Accountant
FarmVet
04.2024 - 04.2026Read More
Staff Accountant
Farmvet
04.2021 - 01.2024Read More
Lab Supervisor
Farmvet
11.2018 - 04.2021Read More
Florida Atlantic University
BBA from Finance
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Florida Atlantic University
MBA from Finance
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