Katelin Smith
The Woodlands,United States
Summary
High-achieving Applied Administration Profession (Cum Laude) with a specialized background in the Procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle, contract administration, and financial oversight. Expert in leveraging SAP, QuickBooks, and Projectmates to manage requisitions, POs, and complex budget change requests. Proven track record in maintaining 100% budget compliance and managing high-stakes financial documentation, including Bonds and Journal Entries.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bonds Purchase Requisition Specialist
Aldine ISD
Houston, TX
12.2024 - Current
- Manage the end-to-end requisition and PO process for bond-funded projects, ensuring 100% adherence to fiscal regulations and contract terms.
- Utilize Projectmates to track project expenditures and manage complex accounting lines across multiple departments.
- Facilitate budget change requests and journal entries, maintaining real-time accuracy of financial reporting.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies in procurement workflows using Frontline.
- Supported Procurement efforts by verifying invoice accuracy against purchase orders and resolving vendor disputes.
Accounts Recievable
Sunny Sky Products
Houston, TX
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Streamlined Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes using QuickBooks and SAP, reducing payment processing time.
- Maintained the general ledger through accurate data entry and monthly reconciliation of financial statements.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Lone Star College
Houston, TX05-2024
Skills
Technical Skills & Core Competencies
- Software: SAP, QuickBooks, Projectmates, FrontLine, MS Excel, and Pivot Tables
- Procurement: Requisition creation, Purchase Orders (PO), vendor management, RFP support
- Fiance/ Accounting: Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Journal Entries (JE), Budget Change Requests (BCR), Accounting Lines, and Bonds
- Administration: Strategic Planning, Contract Compliance, Project Coordination, Organizational Leadership
Certification
TASBO February 2025
- ACT100: Introduction to Accounting
- ACT106: Financial Coding for Texas Schools
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Bonds Purchase Requisition Specialist
Aldine ISD
12.2024 - Current
Accounts Recievable
Sunny Sky Products
03.2024 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Houston
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Lone Star College