Katelyn Popov
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Highly accountable, detail-oriented, and strategic professional with a proven track record blending B2B commercial sales management with 5 years of vendor accounting expertise at BlueStar. Skilled at managing high-stakes manufacturer relationships, optimizing account profitability, and navigating cross-departmental operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Vendor Accounting Specialist
Bluestar
Hebron, KY
06.2024 - Current
- Manage and optimize account health for a high-volume portfolio of Vendors.
- Process and submit complex Price Exception and Rebate claims directly to Vendors to maximize financial returns.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to improve workflows and streamline Vendor transactions.
- Research credit reconciliations and resolve root causes for account variances, deductions, and credit holds.
Accounts Receivable Coordinator - CDW
Bluestar
Hebron, KY
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed daily financial activities and collections for Bluestar’s highest grossing corporate customer.
- Processed high volume payment applications and complex dispute resolutions to protect revenue.
- Executed strategic action plans to resolve persistent invoice and account discrepancies.
- Maintained account accuracy through regular customer statements and data tracking
Commercial Sales Manager
AutoZone
Hebron, KY
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed and grew local commercial accounts, fostering professional relationships that enhanced long-term customer retention.
- Oversaw store merchandising and inventory tracking to align product availability with sales volume demands.
- Executed daily financial operations and compliance tasks, ensuring accuracy in auditing morning paperwork, register counts, and cash management.
Education
Oak Hills High School
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Vendor Relationship Management
- B2B Account Management
- Variance & Dispute Resolution
- Financial auditing
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Ownership
- Customer Retention
- Inventory Control
- PO Management
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Vendor Accounting Specialist
Bluestar
06.2024 - Current
Accounts Receivable Coordinator - CDW
Bluestar
12.2022 - 06.2024
Commercial Sales Manager
AutoZone
07.2019 - 12.2022
Oak Hills High School