Katherine Burton
Financial Planner/Acccounting
Washington,DC
Summary
Seasoned Accounting Support professional with proven skills in managing routine and complex business accounting needs. Detail-oriented and results-driven with over 10 years of experience in financial management, fraud prevention, and accounting leadership. Proven track record in overseeing financial operations, enhancing fraud control mechanisms, and managing financial reporting for organizations. Adept at streamlining accounting processes, improving financial accuracy, and driving organizational success through effective financial management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
General Accountant, Financial Reporting
AppleTree Early Learning
Washington, DC
06.2019 - Current
- Manage all financial transactions, accounting systems, and audits for mid-size business platform.
- Prepare detailed financial reports, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements for executive leadership.
- Implement financial controls and procedures that reduced accounting discrepancies by 20%.
- Collaborate with tax professionals to ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
- Monitor budgeting and forecasting to optimize resource allocation and improve profitability.
Fraud Account Manager
Capital One
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Led team of fraud analysts to monitor and investigate fraudulent financial activities across multiple business units.
- Implemented enhanced fraud detection algorithms, reducing fraud-related losses.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and regulatory bodies to ensure accurate reporting and follow-up on fraud cases.
- Analyzed and reconciled account discrepancies, ensuring financial accuracy.
- Tracked fraud cases and monitored trends to develop strategies for prevention.
Billing Analyst, Customer Financial Services
The World Bank
06.2012 - 07.2015
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
- Reconciled accounts receivable to general ledger.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Virginia Commonwealth University
RichmondSkills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Fraud Prevention & Risk Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Process Improvement & Automation
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Financial Software: QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle
Timeline
General Accountant, Financial Reporting
AppleTree Early Learning
06.2019 - Current
Fraud Account Manager
Capital One
08.2015 - 06.2019
Billing Analyst, Customer Financial Services
The World Bank
06.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Virginia Commonwealth University
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