Kathleen Dvorak
Lake Placid,FL
Summary
Accomplished Accountant with a proven track record at BASF Chemical, enhancing financial decision-making and operational efficiency through expert SAP proficiency and strategic financial planning. Streamlined month-end closings by over 30%, significantly reducing reporting times. Skilled in regulatory compliance and fostering strong auditor relationships, I excel in both analytical and collaborative environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
BASF Chemical
1984.08 - 2016.08
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audit process.
- Assisted in successful negotiation of terms with vendors and suppliers, improving company's cost-efficiency.
- Led successful integration of financial systems following merger, ensuring continuity and accuracy of financial reporting.
- Streamlined monthly financial reporting processes, significantly reducing time required for report generation and analysis.
- Supported strategic decision-making by providing accurate and timely financial reports to executive management.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
Education
Key West High Offered Business Classes All Four Ye -
Key West High School
Key West, FL06.1971
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- General Ledger Entries
- General Ledger Management
- Data inputting
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Regulatory Compliance
- SAP expertise
- Journal Entries
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Accountant
BASF Chemical
1984.08 - 2016.08
Key West High Offered Business Classes All Four Ye -
Key West High School
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