KAREN POHLE
Jersey Village,TX
Summary
Experienced detail-oriented CPA, successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to reconciliations, expense tracking and forecasting financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically, maintaining integrity of financial data.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Technip Energies
Houston, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness
- Complete month-end, quarter-end and year-end close procedures and report results in HFM
- Prepare journal entries to support monthly and quarterly general ledger closing activities
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting standards and internal controls
- Research issues, discrepancies and resolves problems as well as recommend solutions
- Perform testing in Oracle Geos system
- Ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed
Senior Accountant/Supervisor General Accounting
Sava Senior Care
Houston, Texas
01.2014 - 06.2022
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes
- Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies
- Handled month-end and year-end end close
- Supervised 7 accountants on cash and AR team
- Created and initiated accounting procedures to increase organization.
Senior Project Accountant
Baker Botts LLP
Houston, Texas
07.2007 - 01.2014
- Liaison with outside auditors, review of financial statements, and footnotes in audit report
- Providing support for financial data to peers, auditors and senior management
- Coordinating with senior management to ensure integrity & completeness of financial data.
Senior Financial Analyst
IKON Office Solutions
Houston, Texas
11.2003 - 07.2007
- Performed Sarbanes-Oxley testing across all divisions within accounting department
- Reviewed transactions to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations
- Developed and implemented departmental internal audit programs and procedures.
Staff Accountant
Allright Parking Corporation
Houston, Texas
10.1989 - 06.1998
- Prepared monthly consolidated financial statements
- Prepared various schedules and gathered documentation for external auditors
- Developed training material for affiliate managers and company executives.
Auditor
Arthur Young
Houston, Texas
08.1987 - 10.1989
- Audit of various public and private industry clients
- Assisted in special projects for select clients.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Baylor University
05.1987
Skills
- Technical Proficiency
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Balance Reconciliations
- Excel (advanced skills)
- Cash receipts management
- Operational Reporting
- Oracle and PeopleSoft
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Technip Energies
06.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant/Supervisor General Accounting
Sava Senior Care
01.2014 - 06.2022
Senior Project Accountant
Baker Botts LLP
07.2007 - 01.2014
Senior Financial Analyst
IKON Office Solutions
11.2003 - 07.2007
Staff Accountant
Allright Parking Corporation
10.1989 - 06.1998
Auditor
Arthur Young
08.1987 - 10.1989
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Baylor University
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