Karina Rosales
Asheboro,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented Finance Operations and ERP Specialist with a strong background in optimizing financial processes and enhancing accounts payable workflows. Experienced in conducting audits to ensure compliance and accuracy in reporting. Skilled in accounts payable and receivable management, financial forecasting, and payroll. Committed to driving team objectives and supporting organizational growth through effective communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Assistant
Matlab Inc.
Asheboro, NC
08.2026 - Current
- Manage accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Reconcile bank, credit card, vendor, and general ledger accounts and research discrepancies.
- Create month-end and year-end close procedures, including reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Create journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Enter and verify financial data for accuracy and completeness before reporting and month-end closure.
- Prepare monthly financial reports and assist in budget forecasting.
- Report on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on discrepancies, missing documentation, or payment issues.
- Gather banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Review financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles guidelines.
- Prepare tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files of documents related to taxes.
- Conduct audits of financial records to maintain compliance standards.
- Perform audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
- Oversee the full accounting cycle and prepare applicable financial statements.
- Maximize tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.
Senior Finance Operations & ERP Specialist
Randolph Restaurant Group
Sophia, NC
01.2018 - 06.2026
- Served as the primary operator and subject matter expert for Trimble (Vista ERP) accounts payable workflow.
- Independently implemented and maintained SharePoint-based accounts payable processes during the company's transition from paper-based to digital operations.
- Streamlined vendor onboarding, ensuring timely W-9 collection, compliance verification, and ERP vendor setup.
- Managed utility and critical vendor payments to prevent service interruptions, penalties, and operational disruptions.
- Analyzed and addressed workflow inefficiencies during the transition to a paperless accounting environment.
- Developed and implemented a new invoice processing system, enhancing processing speed and accuracy.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements for ERP system enhancements.
- Configured ERP modules to align with organizational goals and user needs.
- Provided training and support to users on ERP functionalities and best practices.
- Documented system processes and user guides for reference and training purposes.
- Assisted in the design of ERP systems and processes to meet business requirements.
- Managed financial reporting processes for accurate budgeting and forecasting.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
- Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable operations supporting 12 locations across North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Accountant
Core Supply
Asheboro, NC
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations of bank statements and general ledger accounts to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking activities, and account reconciliations.
- Maintained financial records to ensure accuracy and supported daily accounting operations.
- Reviewed and resolved discrepancies in financial records to ensure timely, accurate reporting for stakeholders.
- Developed and maintained budgets and forecasting based on historical data and market trends.
- Utilized QuickBooks and Excel to streamline reporting processes and enhance data analysis.
- Developed financial policies and procedures to improve operational effectiveness and ensure compliance.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Streamlined payroll processes to ensure timely employee compensation.
Education
Associate's Degree - Accounting
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC05-2027
Associate's Degree - Medical Office Administration & Billing
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC06-2017
Skills
- Accounting Procedures
- Financial statement preparation
- Tax Compliance
- Tax preparation
- Bank Reconciliation
- General ledger entries
- Financial analysis
- ERP systems management
- Microsoft Suite
- Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- Communication
Certification
- Certificate in Medical Office Administration & Billing
Certificate in Microsoft Suite
Accomplishments
- Systems owner of ERP (Trimble)
- Adherence to GAAP Experience (8+ years)
- FP&A Experience (8+ years)
- Proficient in Excel Spreadsheets Pivot Tables
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
Matlab Inc.
08.2026 - Current
Senior Finance Operations & ERP Specialist
Randolph Restaurant Group
01.2018 - 06.2026
Accountant
Core Supply
06.2017 - 01.2018
Associate's Degree - Accounting
Randolph Community College
Associate's Degree - Medical Office Administration & Billing
Randolph Community College