Katerina Glavas
Pinellas Park
Summary
Results-driven Senior Accounting Professional with expertise in general ledger management, financial close, reconciliations, payroll, and audits. Optimizes close timelines and strengthens internal controls while ensuring compliance across multi-entity structures. Leverages ERP systems to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency, collaborating effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Accountant
Clarifying Life
Clearwater
02.2024 - Current
- Oversaw entire month-end close process to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Supported month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared and posted journal entries, reviewing and analyzing general ledger accounts for accuracy.
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, facilitating smooth financial operations.
- Process payroll, employee reimbursements, expense reports, credit card transactions, and healthcare benefits.
- Prepare 1099s and ensure IRS compliance.
- Assist with financial reports, schedules, and reconciliations.
- Support audits by providing documentation and explanations.
- Maintain and update journal entry reconciliation schedules monthly.
Staff Accountant
AmeriLife
Clearwater
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Managed bank reconciliations and treasury reporting for multi-million-dollar accounts.
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts, supporting accurate monthly and year-end close.
- Processed deposits and prepared journal entries, ensuring accurate financial records.
- Supported annual audits and ad hoc accounting projects.
- Assisted in implementing new accounting software, improving reconciliation efficiency by 20%.
- Contributed to financial compliance training initiative, enhancing overall company compliance awareness.
Senior Accounts Payable Analyst
L’Oréal USA
New York
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Processed high-volume AP transactions across U.S., Canada, and manufacturing operations to maintain timely vendor payments.
- Ensured compliance with company policies while effectively resolving invoice discrepancies to support accurate financial reporting.
- Audited T&E expense reports and reconciled vendor statements.
- Generated control reports and analyzed procurement and PO compliance data to identify trends and inform decision-making.
- Supported special projects, including three-way invoice matching.
Credit Analyst
Salon Centric
08.2015 - 02.2018
- Improved month-end close accuracy by implementing enhanced reconciliation procedures, reducing errors by 25%.
- Audited AP ledgers and vendor statements, identifying discrepancies that saved $20K annually.
- Facilitated implementation of new AP system, enhancing tracking and reporting capabilities.
- Managed processing of customer returns and damage claims, ensuring timely issuance of account credits.
- Spearheaded AP process improvements, streamlining supplier payment cycle time by 15%.
Senior Accountant
Providence Management of Florida
Clearwater
02.2008 - 07.2015
- Managed 1099 processing and facilitated year-end close for profit and non-profit entities.
- Assisted with financial closings and reporting, contributing to accurate financial statements.
- Processed and posted weekly vendor payments, ensuring timely cash flow management.
- Maintained W-9 documentation and accurate AP records.
Education
Associate of Arts (AA) - Accounting, Financial Reporting & Business Management
St. Petersburg College (SPC)
St. Petersburg, FL05.2017
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Journal entry preparation
- Payroll administration
- Month-end closing
- Audit support
- Reconciliation processes
- Attention to detail
- Bank reconciliation
- ERP systems proficiency
- GAAP compliance
- Accounts payable
- GAAP proficiency
- General ledger management
- Fixed asset management
- Expense tracking
- Financial statement review
- General ledger updates
- Consolidation accounting
- Year-end closing
- Journal entry posting
- Fixed asset accounting
System Skills
- AS400
- SAP
- Oracle
- NetSuite
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Solomon
- Lawson
- SalesForce
- Perceptive Content
- Blackline
Timeline
Senior Staff Accountant
Clarifying Life
02.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
AmeriLife
07.2021 - 02.2024
Senior Accounts Payable Analyst
L’Oréal USA
02.2018 - 07.2021
Credit Analyst
Salon Centric
08.2015 - 02.2018
Senior Accountant
Providence Management of Florida
02.2008 - 07.2015
Associate of Arts (AA) - Accounting, Financial Reporting & Business Management
St. Petersburg College (SPC)