Crystal Kinard
Procurement Analyst II
York,PA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at BAE Systems Inc., specializing in procurement analysis and accounts payable. Excelled in enhancing supplier relationships and financial reporting, leveraging skills in Microsoft Excel and effective communication. Demonstrated a proven track record of driving process improvements and training teams, significantly boosting operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Analyst II
Bae Systems Inc.
09.2022 - Current
- Supported senior company leaders by delivering reports outlining performance to drive process improvements.
- Developed training programs for new procurement staff, enhancing team capabilities and performance.
- Responded to A/P invoice clearing requests from the internal and external customers for invoices stuck in Feith and KTA.
- Assist in reviewing COI’s (Certificates of Insurance) to assure the coverage is sufficient for BAE’s needs in regard to what is being purchased.
- Review all MRO requisitions in iProcurement and advise the requestors on documentation that is missing and required for a successful requisition submittal.
- Train users on how to create requisitions in iProcurement.
- Process user friendly reports for management upon request.
- Answer email and phone inquiries regarding requisitions, PO’s, invoices and iProcurement.
- Organized Fall Welcome Back to the Office luncheon which included a fundraising even for Veterans Outreach of York County.
- Arranged lunches for face to face meeting in York.
Property Accountant
Storage Asset Management
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Addressed questions from external auditors and provided requested documentation to enable issue resolution.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling property accounts and identifying discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Coordinated insurance coverage procurement for properties, ensuring adequate protection against potential risks at competitive rates.
- Reviewed numerous financial statements for accuracy and determined compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Analyzed and reported financials for 13 commercial properties monthly and annually.
- Dealt with tenant invoices, balances, and payments for 13 properties.
- Participated in the annual budgeting process, working closely with property managers and senior management to set realistic financial targets for upcoming fiscal years.
- Reduced errors in financial reports by meticulously reviewing and analyzing general ledger entries.
- Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate smooth audits, providing accurate records and responding to inquiries promptly.
- Prepared for year-end audit cycle by compiling documentation for income statement and balance sheet accounts.
- Assisted property managers with budget preparation, ensuring alignment with financial goals and objectives.
- Verified accounts payable documentation and generated weekly check runs to pay tax and liabilities before predetermined deadlines.
- Completed bank and account reconciliations on weekly and monthly basis for 13 commercial properties.
- Monitored accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to accurately gauge organization cash flow.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Accounts Payable Funding Specialist
Dentsply Sirona
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Identify invoice discrepancies that may exist.
- Obtain disbursement approvals and verify that they are in accordance with the delegation of authority matrix.
- Process invoices while meeting deadlines.
- Responsible for month-end intercompany & 3rd party accruals
- Work directly with vendors and other departments including upper management.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Select Medical
06.2014 - 10.2017
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and vendors regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing.
- Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Maintained compliance with internal controls and external regulations related to accounts payable processes.
- Trained junior staff members in accounts payable procedures, increasing overall department efficiency.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Supply Chain Analyst
Bae Systems Inc.
10.2010 - 12.2013
- Reported on supply chain KPIs to verify compliance with established standards.
- Responded to requests from the Supply Chain organization, working with the Director, Production, Purchasing, and the Program Managers.
- Provided detailed and timely reporting on inventory, lead times, project financial analysis and item cost analysis in a user-friendly format.
- Assisted in collection of EDFP requirements for the customers.
- Worked with RFP and GCV Proposal preparations.
- Part of purchase order close out team and proposal teams.
- Assisted Director with budget charts and assisted in 2012 budget preparation.
- Provided Quad charts and analysis for monthly team meetings.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Bae Systems Inc.
10.2007 - 09.2010
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.
- Maintained compliance with internal controls and external regulations related to accounts payable processes.
- Trained junior staff members in accounts payable procedures, increasing overall department efficiency.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA06-1995
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Month end close
- Non-profit organization funding
- Payment processing
- Supplier relationship management
- Bank reconciliation
- Entry verification
- Cost analysis
- Cash management
- Vendor relations
- Invoicing
- Proposal development
- Invoice processing
- Proficient in [software]
- Report preparation
- Verbal communication
- ERP systems proficiency
- Expense tracking
- Written and verbal communication
- Mathematical accuracy
- Teamwork
- Financial reporting
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective customer communication
- Excellent communication
- Office equipment operation
- Problem resolution
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Policies and procedures
Timeline
Procurement Analyst II
Bae Systems Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Property Accountant
Storage Asset Management
06.2020 - 08.2022
Accounts Payable Funding Specialist
Dentsply Sirona
10.2017 - 02.2020
Accounts Payable Specialist
Select Medical
06.2014 - 10.2017
Supply Chain Analyst
Bae Systems Inc.
10.2010 - 12.2013
Accounts Payable Specialist
Bae Systems Inc.
10.2007 - 09.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Reading Area Community College
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