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KAREN HENISSE
Accountant
Wayne,USA
Summary
Results-driven Accounting Professional with expertise in financial reporting, internal audit, GL management, AP/AR, and debt accounting for manufacturing, automotive, and supply chain industries. Skilled in multi-currency intercompany transactions, bank reconciliations, and compliance with GAAP/IFRS/SOX. Proficient in SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, Epicor, and advanced Excel. Known for streamlining processes, strengthening internal controls, and translating complex accounting standards into actionable business solutions. Master’s in forensic accounting & Internal Audit, 4.0 GPA.
Diligent Accountant with solid background in accounting principles and practices. Successfully managed financial records and performed audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Demonstrated analytical thinking and attention to detail in financial reporting and tax preparation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
ArcelorMittal -Contract (Prince Technology)
01.2021
- Processed payables against a three-way match against receipts and inventory through AS400 System.
- Performed vendor accounts reconciliations, special projects through the controller, and Vendor Maintenance.
- Worked as a backup to the Assistant Controller performing chart of account maintenance of gl ledgers and banking reconciliations, standard journal entries, reversing and adjusting entries.
AP Accountant
VENTEON-Contract
01.2018
- Processing payables against a three-way match against receipts and inventory through Epicor ERP System.
- Performed vendor accounts reconciliations, journal entries and re-class of accounts due to projected budgets.
- Processed expense reports and payments through ACH and Wires in Epicor ERP System.
Financial Reporting Accountant/Internal Auditor
Mercedes-Benz (Contract)
01.2022 - Current
- Reviewed and Tested Internal Controls for Financial Reporting Department processes.
- Performed accounts bank reconciliations daily/monthly and for twelve separate bank accounts, Intercompany Banking with multiple foreign countries/currencies.
- Processed monthly entries for debt accounting, Demand Notes, Short Term/Long Term Loans and Interest Loans, US and Canadian, and journal entries/reversing entries as needed.
- Managed Financial Reporting for Month End and processing of reports for Controller.
- Proficient in SAP ERP Systems.
AP Accountant
Ford Estates
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed vendor accounts bank reconciliations monthly and cash statements, special projects, and Vendor Maintenance and payables/receivables.
- Processed banking transactions using Northern Trust/Comerica systems processing wires, ACH transfers and cash transfers.
- Managed twenty entities companies from AP/AR to month end and processing reports.
AP Accountant
Altair Engineering-Contract
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Processed payables against a three-way match against receipts and inventory through Coupa and SAP ERP System.
- Performed vendor accounts reconciliations, special projects, and Vendor Maintenance.
- Worked with Purchasing Support on Vendor Management/Change Orders/Purchase Order Updates.
Accountant
NOVARES
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Trainer for new Contract workers on Accounts Payable and GL Department on Novares processes and procedures in SAP and Vanguard AS400.
- Reviewed financial reports and processing payables against a three-way match against receipts and inventory through SAP ERP System.
- Assisted General Accounting Department in researching all variances in IS & Balance Sheet accounts for Controlling Department review.
- Performed vendor accounts reconciliations, journal entries and re-class of accounts due to projected budgets.
Technical Auditor/Financial Analyst- PVI-Process Validation Improvement
GM Technical Center-Aerotek
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Validate part pricing on contracts to GM Terms & Conditions to ensure accurate pricing to meet cost and performance goals.
- Facilitate audit review with GPSC and GM Supply base to build stronger supplier relations.
- Identify process gaps within Purchasing and provide input for improvements to help achieve accuracy and compliance.
- Supported Project plan of Directed Buy Project Team to support and expand our knowledge base to increase recovery activity and to roll out to the region.
- Special projects Coordinator for WoC~ Workplace of Choice where I help schedule and arrange WoC events, boost morale for the team and promote team building.
- Recovered $1M in savings due to a LTA-Long Term Agreement with their prospective vendor for the Body Division.
Plant Accountant
JANESVILLE ACOUSTICS
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Reviewed financial reports and processing payables against a three-way match against receipts and inventory through Dynamic ERP System.
- Managed accounting for three plants and processed adjusting, reversing, and journal entries as needed during the month.
- Reduced payables from fifteen million to seventy thousand for three plants in the Jason Corp.
Internal Auditor/AP Accountant
PULTE HOMES INC.
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Reviewed financial reports, processed internal audits, and analyzed data of the reports and process completion of report findings to management.
- Demonstrated analytical skills by auditing Pulte Interiors monthly credit card statements against provided receipts and support.
- Performed vendor accounts reconciliations, general ledger accounting, journal entries and re-class of accounts due to projected budgets.
- Utilized staff development skills to train new employees in accounting procedures and practices to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley when serving as an accounts payable accountant.
Internal Sales Analyst and Contract Manager (GM Sales)
YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Selected to manage Services Parts Program as a result of demonstrated hard work, trustworthiness, and enthusiastic work ethic, which included establishing aftermarket parts pricing and resulted in improved parts sales and overall company profitability.
- Processed engineering changes, prepared work orders, and negotiated prices with GM for wire harnesses, electronic components and connectors effecting sales markups through JD Edwards ERP System.
- Worked on GMT265 (Cadillac SRX) Car Launch and worked as liaison between Program Manager and GM Engineers.
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist/Team Lead
YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Developed and pulled-from already defined management skills to manage a staff of eight accounting professionals.
- Recorded and processed accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries and general ledger postings, as well as reconciled vendor/tooling accounts.
- Managed automotive, forklifts & other warehouse equipment as well as office equipment leases of fixed assets of products purchased.
- Selected to serve as a Keynote speaker for 2004 Annual Corporate Meeting to discuss “Improving Accounting Operational Efficiencies”.
Education
Masters - forensic accounting & Internal Audit
Strayer University
01.2018
Bachelor - Accounting
Eastern Michigan University
01.2015
Skills
- Financial Reporting, Internal Auditing & Compliance, Contract Management, Bank & Vendor Reconciliations
- Auditing/Internal Controls
- General Ledger Accounting
- Debt Accounting
- Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
- Proactive Leadership & Project Management
- Travel Expense Reports-Concur/Excel
- Expertise in Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management and Automotive Purchasing & Engineering
- MS Office/Windows
- MS Excel Pivot Tables, V lookups, IF/SUMIF Statements, Macros and data validation
- Systems used: JD Edwards ERP, People Soft, Epicor ERP System, Oracle, MS Dynamics ERP System, SAP Interactive, SAP Business Client, SAP FI, & SAP Financial Reporting Tools, Blackline & PWC Audit
- JP Morgan Chase, Intercompany Banking, internationally based companies-Intercompany Accounting
- Accounting and bookkeeping
GAAP
Accounting principles
Bank reconciliation
Variance analysis
Month-end closing
Accomplishments
● Managed twenty entities companies from AP/AR to month end and processing reports.
● Worked as a backup to the Assistant Controller performing chart of account maintenance of gl ledgers and banking reconciliations, standard journal entries, reversing and adjusting entries.
● Reduced payables from fifteen million to seventy thousand for three plants in the Jason Corp.
● Selected to serve as a Keynote speaker for 2004 Annual Corporate Meeting to discuss “Improving Accounting Operational Efficiencies”.
● Worked on GMT265 (Cadillac SRX) Car Launch and worked as liaison between Program Manager and GM Engineers
● Utilized staff development skills to train new employees in accounting procedures and practices to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley when serving as an accounts payable accountant.
● Recovered $1M in savings due to a LTA-Long Term Agreement with their prospective vendor for the Body Division.
Interests
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$72000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Financial Reporting Accountant/Internal Auditor
Mercedes-Benz (Contract)
01.2022 - Current
Accountant
ArcelorMittal -Contract (Prince Technology)
01.2021
AP Accountant
Ford Estates
01.2021 - 01.2022
AP Accountant
Altair Engineering-Contract
01.2020 - 01.2021
AP Accountant
VENTEON-Contract
01.2018
Accountant
NOVARES
01.2018 - 01.2020
Technical Auditor/Financial Analyst- PVI-Process Validation Improvement
GM Technical Center-Aerotek
01.2016 - 01.2018
Plant Accountant
JANESVILLE ACOUSTICS
01.2015 - 01.2016
Internal Auditor/AP Accountant
PULTE HOMES INC.
01.2009 - 01.2015
Internal Sales Analyst and Contract Manager (GM Sales)
YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA
01.2005 - 01.2009
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist/Team Lead
YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA
01.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor - Accounting
Eastern Michigan University
Masters - forensic accounting & Internal Audit
Strayer University