Gail P. Dennis
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Accounting professional with expertise in financial reporting, month-end closing, and accounts payable operations. Streamlined financial processes and improved budgeting workflows to support accurate forecasting. ERP systems and cross-functional collaboration used to deliver timely reporting and operational efficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounting Associate
Kamtek Magna Cosma Casting Div
Birmingham, Alabama
09.2024 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely invoice processing and maintaining cash flow.
- Coordinated accounts payable and receivable functions to enhance financial organization and compliance.
- Supported month-end closing activities, including accruals and reconciliations, to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Developed and implemented accounting policies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Utilized ERP systems for accurate data entry and streamlined financial operations.
AR/AP Team Leader
Kamtek Magna Cosma
Birmingham, Alabama
09.2008 - 09.2024
- Supported accounts payable and accounts receivable teams with daily work product.
- Scheduled payments to support cash flow and maintain supplier relationships.
- Matched invoices to purchase orders for accurate record-keeping. Reviewed discrepancies, and entered codes per general ledger standards.
- Assisted with billing disputes by gathering necessary documentation.
- Negotiated vendor and supplier contracts to secure favorable terms and support stronger margin results.
- Monitored team workload to balance task assignments and prevent burnout.
- Set clear team goals aligned with company objectives and reviewed progress on a regular basis.
- Built training materials and led group training sessions on new processes and procedures.
- Analyzed customer payment histories to identify trends and address billing issues.
- Supported rollout of new accounts receivable software to improve efficiency.
- Facilitated communication with internal departments to streamline payment processing.
Manufacturing Administrative Planner
Ogihara America
Birmingham, Alabama
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project requirements, facilitating timely project execution.
- Developed comprehensive project timelines and schedules for production activities, streamlining workflow management.
- Prepared agendas and materials for daily production meetings for day-to-day production reporting
- Updated production sales reports, integrating sales cost information to enhance accuracy in financial tracking.
- Analyzed data from various sources including surveys, market research, customer feedback. to inform decision making process.
Manufacturing Sales/Accounts Receivable Clerk
Ogihara
Birmingham, AL
09.1999 - 09.2007
- Resolved customer billing issues to enhance collection of overdue payments and strengthen customer relationships.
- Worked with internal teams to resolve customer billing and payment issues.
- Developed credit policies that mitigated financial risk for the company.
- Used accounting software to track payments and prepare financial reports efficiently.
- Facilitated timely completion of month-end close tasks for the finance team.
- Trained new staff on accounts receivable processes and systems for smooth onboarding.
- Assisted audits by collecting required documents and account details.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huffman High School
Birmingham, AL05-1989
Skills
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Financial reporting
- Month-end closing
- Financial analysis
- Budgeting support
- ERP systems
- ERP Systems -Epicor Solarsoft; CMS
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Senior Accounting Associate
Kamtek Magna Cosma Casting Div
09.2024 - Current
AR/AP Team Leader
Kamtek Magna Cosma
09.2008 - 09.2024
Manufacturing Administrative Planner
Ogihara America
09.2007 - 08.2008
Manufacturing Sales/Accounts Receivable Clerk
Ogihara
09.1999 - 09.2007
High School Diploma -
Huffman High School