Courtney Cashman
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounts Payable Analyst with 5 years of experience in financial analysis, vendor management, and compliance oversight across corporate and nonprofit environments. Strong expertise in reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining audit readiness, with a proven ability to optimize accounts payable processes, ensure data integrity, and support GAAP-compliant financial reporting. Known for identifying discrepancies, strengthening controls, and improving operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Children of Fallen Patriots
10.2024 - Current
- Support finance, accounting, and reporting functions in a mission- driven nonprofit, partnering with senior leadership.
- Prepare and analyze monthly grant distribution reports, monitor variances, and assist with forecasting.
- Post general ledger entries and assist with reconciliations, ensuring GAAP compliance.
- Manage AP/AR including donations, grant payments, and reporting.
- Reconcile corporate credit cards and assist with employee expense reporting.
- Support audit preparation and compile documentation.
- Prepare tax acknowledgment letters and assist with scholarship payments.
- Implement improved AR/AP upload processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Implement register to ensure all grants have been accurately sent based on approved letters - assisting Programs Administrators on information to relay back.
- Collaborate with Programs and Development teams to ensure timely and accurate processing.
- Build strong cross-departmental relationships to streamline workflows.
Accounting Coordinator
EP+Co
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Meticulously review and code invoices against General Ledger, ensuring precise monthly accrual reporting and maintaining audit readiness.
- Manage multiple corporate accounts, ensuring prompt payments and accurate documentation while collaborating with vendors to resolve discrepancies.
- Develop and implement new strategies for financial compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations while improving audit preparedness and data integrity.
- Manage Ariba network, optimizing vendor onboarding and enhancing procurement data accuracy.
- Partner with vendors to review and correct statements, fostering strong relationships and ensuring financial accuracy across accounts.
- Lead Time Entry as SuperUser, implementing authorized changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in company-wide time management processes.
Sr. Client Finance Analyst
EP+Co
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Served as primary financial contact between client and internal account department, reviewing contracts and for accuracy, establish efficient financial workflows, ensuring compliance with internal policies and contractual obligations.
- Managed client finances, including billing, budgets, and forecasting. Provided strategic insights on revenue projections and phasing to drive financial success.
- Oversaw client reporting, including monthly and quarterly budgets, time reconciliations, and subcontractor reports. Ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Spearheaded accounts receivable management for assigned clients, collaborating with AP to optimize working capital ratio and overall financial performance.
- Implement and manage processes for work in progress and media-related financial activities, enhancing transparency and financial control for client projects.
- Partner with internal teams to establish efficient financial workflows. Ensure compliance with internal policies and contractual obligations.
Accounting Coordinator & Staff Accountant
EP+Co
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Reconciled financial discrepancies, improving accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support budget planning and forecasting for individual clients.
- Managed Corporate Credit accounts and ensured timely processing with accurate supporting backup.
- Implemented new strategies for managing work-in-progress billing, aligning with contractual terms and improving cash flow for the organization.
- Optimized accounts payable and receivable processes, enhancing financial accuracy and streamlining month-end closures for improved operational efficiency.
Leasing Consultant
Hawthorne Residential Partners
08.2016 - 05.2019
Regional Southeast Sales Manager
Global Brewers Guild
07.2014 - 08.2016
Education
Degree - Business & Marketing
12.2010
Worked towards a degree in Business & Marketing.
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Google Sheets, Docs, Slides
- Concur T&E
- SAP Gui
- Media Ocean
- Intaact
- Salesforce Software
- Financial Analysis
- Vendor Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Data Integrity
- Compliance Management
- Audit Readiness
- Contract Review
- Client Reporting
- Accounts Receivable
- Procurement Optimization
- Financial Workflows
- Expense Control
- Regulatory Reporting
- Project Management
- Financial Auditing
- Time Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Financial statement development
- Financial reporting
- Forecasting & budgeting
- Monthly account / bank reconciliation
Timeline
Staff Accountant - Children of Fallen Patriots
10.2024 - Current
Accounting Coordinator - EP+Co
05.2024 - 10.2024
Sr. Client Finance Analyst - EP+Co
07.2023 - 05.2024
Accounting Coordinator & Staff Accountant - EP+Co
06.2019 - 07.2023
Leasing Consultant - Hawthorne Residential Partners
08.2016 - 05.2019
Regional Southeast Sales Manager - Global Brewers Guild
07.2014 - 08.2016
Santa Fe College - Degree, Business & Marketing