Christine Meads
Round Rock,USA
Summary
Finance professional with comprehensive background in managing accounting operations and financial reporting. Proven ability to streamline financial processes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering reliable results, adapting seamlessly to evolving business needs. Key skills include general ledger management, financial statement preparation, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Accountant
AIRCO Mechanical, Ltd.
Round Rock, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for management review, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with external auditors during annual audits to ensure timely completion with minimal disruptions
- Participated in monthly and annual close activities including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, accruals management, etc
- Assisted with the annual budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to develop realistic revenue and expense forecasts
Staff Accountant
AIRCO Mechanical Ltd.
Round Rock, TX
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations to verify accuracy of financial data
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets and depreciation schedules
- Assisted in the implementation of new accounting software system, including dual entry and data verification for accuracy
- Software used Sage 100, Service Titan, Zoho, Excel, PowerBI, ADP
Controller
J.J Kent, Inc
Round Rock, TX
08.2003 - 04.2007
- Performed full charge accounting functions including journal entries, reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, H.R, financial statement preparation, P&L forecasting, budgeting, financial statement preparation, month-end and year-end account analysis, and auditing.
- QuickBooks and ADP software.
Senior International Accountant
CARBOMETRICS, INC.
Austin, TX
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Reviewed and translated monthly financial statements of international subsidiaries; transferred pricing review and adjustments according to entity's local tax regulations, forwarded contracts purchase and managed cash flow hedge accounting, monthly netting calculations and intercompany reconciliation, prepared Consolidated statements of Cash Flows monthly.
- Software included Oracle, Comshare MEF, and Sage.
Division Accounting Manager
Pentagon Technologies Inc
Austin, TX
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Performed financial statement preparation, month-end and year-end account analysis and reconciliation, P&L forecasting and budgeting, percentage of completion and time & materials costing, cost accounting, international currency conversions, and commission calculations.
- Software used: JD Edwards.
Accounting Supervisor
TSK America, Inc.
Austin, TX
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Supervised all accounting functions including job costing, invoicing, accounts receivable, inventory, expense reports, accounts payable, reconciliations, and month end and year end closings.
- Software used Great Plains.
Education
Accounting (Master of Science) -
Saint Edward’s University
Austin, TX05-2001
Accounting (Bachelor of Science) - undefined
Saint Edward’s University
Austin, TX05-1999
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable
- Financial statement review
- Accounts payable
- Fixed asset management
- General ledger accounting
- Audit support
- Financial reporting
- GAAP compliance
Timeline
Senior Staff Accountant
AIRCO Mechanical, Ltd.
08.2023 - Current
Staff Accountant
AIRCO Mechanical Ltd.
12.2022 - 08.2023
Controller
J.J Kent, Inc
08.2003 - 04.2007
Senior International Accountant
CARBOMETRICS, INC.
01.2001 - 01.2003
Division Accounting Manager
Pentagon Technologies Inc
01.2000 - 01.2001
Accounting Supervisor
TSK America, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.2000
Accounting (Bachelor of Science) - undefined
Saint Edward’s University
Accounting (Master of Science) -
Saint Edward’s University