Danielle McMillen
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Results-driven accounting professional with extensive experience in financial reporting, collections, reconciliations, and project management. Skilled in multiple ERP systems including JDE, SAP, Oracle, and Epicor. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and identifying process improvements. Holds an MBA and recognized for strong analytical, organizational, and leadership capabilities.
Experienced with financial reporting and general ledger management and known for effective teamwork, adaptability and delivering consistent results. Strong communicator with a focus on compliance and process improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Collins Aerospace
01.2024 - Current
- Lead weekly A/R meetings to address collections and customer issues
- Perform credit and collection tasks, managing escalations and disputes
- Conduct month-end close activities, including bank and account reconciliations
- Generate aging reports and financial statements using Insight
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Increased accuracy of financial statements through diligent attention to detail and thorough review processes.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
Accountant
GemOne
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed A/P and A/R using Epicor
- Oversaw collections, invoicing, and journal entry preparation
- Executed monthly financial closes and reconciliations
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Accountant
Hostess Brands
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Reviewed and analyzed monthly close reports for accuracy
- Reconciled accounts and posted journal entries
- Maintained documentation and upheld data integrity standards
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
Accountant
Yellow Logistics
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Audited freight bills with 3G system
- Conducted monthly financial closes and reconciliations
- Monitored credit reports and ensured compliance with company standards
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
Finance Specialist
HNRY Logistics
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Processed invoices, aging reports, and purchasing audits
- Ensured payment accuracy and collaborated with team on financial reporting
- Identified areas for improvement and maintained high-performance standards
Freight Payables Specialist
Compass Minerals
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Verified and reconciled freight payables using JD Edwards
- Consulted with leadership to address billing discrepancies and improve efficiency
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05.2023
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Philander Smith College
Little Rock, AR05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- ERP Systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle, Epicor)
- Analytical skills
- Project management
- Organizational abilities
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Audit support
- General ledger management
- Fixed asset management
- Cost accounting
- GAAP accounting
- Forecasting & budgeting
Websites
Accomplishments
- Mason Scholarship Recipient (2013-2017)
- Dean's List Scholar (2013-2017)
- Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Inductee (2016-2017)
- Humanitarian Award Recipient (2015)
Skills Certifications
- Certified in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in JDE, SAP, Oracle, Insight, Epicor, and Arena software
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills
- Exceptional project management and organizational abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Proven leadership and teamwork strengths
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Collins Aerospace
01.2024 - Current
Accountant
GemOne
05.2023 - 01.2024
Accountant
Hostess Brands
07.2022 - 05.2023
Accountant
Yellow Logistics
10.2020 - 06.2022
Finance Specialist
HNRY Logistics
12.2018 - 10.2020
Freight Payables Specialist
Compass Minerals
01.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Philander Smith College
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Missouri-Kansas City
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