Jeanna Pate
Greer,SC
Summary
Results-driven Accounting Manager with 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership over full-cycle accounting operations for multi-entity businesses. Skilled in financial reporting, budgeting, month-end close, accounts payable and receivable management, and SAP systems. Known for improving processes, strengthening internal controls, and leading teams through periods of growth and transition. Committed to delivering accurate, timely financial reporting to support strategic business decisions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Prym Consumer USA
Spartanburg, SC
07.2024 - Current
- Promoted to Accounting Manager overseeing Prym Consumer USA and Prym Fashion accounting operations across two business units.
- Lead full-cycle monthly close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
- Manage budgeting, expense tracking, and variance analysis for multiple departments.
- Supervise a team of three accounting staff, providing coaching, workflow oversight, and technical guidance.
- Oversee vendor payment processing, cash application, and AR reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely financial records.
- Coordinate annual audit activities and tax compliance, working directly with external auditors and tax advisors.
- Implement process improvements to reduce month-end close time and automate AR posting for e-commerce platforms.
- Support executive leadership with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting for strategic decision-making.
Senior Accountant
Prym Consumer USA
Spartanburg, SC
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed daily accounting operations including journal entries, cash transactions, and GL reconciliations for two entities.
- Investigated and resolved account discrepancies, improving AR and AP reconciliation processes.
- Collaborated with external audit teams during annual financial audits, preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
- Recorded accounts receivable transactions and cash applications in SAP.
- Monitored AP transaction postings for accuracy and adherence to internal controls.
Accounts Receivable Manager
Weekes Construction, Inc.
Greenville, SC
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Managed billing and collections for multiple construction projects and commercial properties.
- Developed and implemented AR process improvements that reduced outstanding receivables.
- Coordinated project-based billing under AIA standards and ensured contract compliance.
- Trained and supervised AR team members; improved collections processes and customer communications.
- Supported month-end and year-end close activities including AR and AP accruals.
Project Accountant
Weekes Construction
Greenville, SC
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Supported project accounting functions, including invoice verification, job cost tracking, subcontractor payable administration, and general ledger posting.
- Assisted in maintaining accounting records for multiple large-scale construction projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC08-2017
Skills
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Accounts Payable and Receivable Management
- SAP (FI/CO, PM, MM modules)
- Sage 300
- Process Improvement and Automation
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Month-End Close and Audit Support
- Staff Management and Mentorship
- Microsoft Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Prym Consumer USA
07.2024 - Current
Senior Accountant
Prym Consumer USA
02.2023 - 07.2024
Accounts Receivable Manager
Weekes Construction, Inc.
09.2019 - 02.2023
Project Accountant
Weekes Construction
09.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of South Carolina
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