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Kathryn Harroff, CPA

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Accounting Manager with 10 years of experience across SaaS, financial services, and healthcare industries. Demonstrated expertise in ERP implementations, data analysis, and managing month-end close processes. Known for improving financial reporting accuracy and streamlining operations through process enhancements. A strategic partner to executive leadership, with a track record of scaling accounting functions during periods of rapid growth. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounting Manager

Avidxchange, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded full-cycle accounting management for a team of 5, overseeing month-end close and accounts payable, while enhancing financial statement reporting and ensuring accuracy in journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. Leading to successful completion of integrated audit.
  • Awarded company-wide 2024 team performance award for process improvement projects around SOX compliance
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of financial reporting systems and accounting procedures, leading to increase in reporting accuracy and streamlined reporting process including a 20 hour monthly reduction in preparation time
  • Oversees full Accounts Payable operations, including processing/approving 500+ invoices monthly to ensure timely, accurate payments to vendors, streamlining financial workflows and improving cash flow management.
  • Led initiatives around process improvement and implementation projects. This includes ERP and HRIS system migrations - involvement includes extensive process testing, documentation, and data migration

Senior Accountant

Avidxchange, Inc.
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Executed journal entries, ensuring accurate account reconciliations, managed accruals, contributing to an efficient and timely close cycle while balancing firm deadlines
  • Conducted detailed financial statement analysis using advanced Excel techniques to uncover errors in month-to-month account balance
  • Kept current with accounting standards and regulations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting

Accounting Consultant

Robert Half
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Collaborated with various accounting clients to streamline processes by facilitating in-house migrations and transitions to new ERPs, resulting in enhanced efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Conducted thorough financial analyses to support client decision-making processes.

Senior Financial Analyst

Movement Mortgage
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Partnered with the accounting team and loan officers to produce accurate and timely financial statements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to lead decision-making on the successful implementation of an ERP system.
  • Developed and maintained financial models for forecasting and budgeting purposes.

Senior Financial Analyst

Bank of America
09.2019 - 11.2020
  • Proactively analyzed and optimized financial statement performance, identifying key trends that drove strategic decision-making.
  • Analyzed workflows and team input to uncover process improvement opportunities, leading to enhanced operational efficiency
  • Revamped the monthly reporting process by automation in Excel, significantly reducing processing time and increasing accuracy in data reporting.

Accountant

Surgical Care Affiliates
12.2016 - 07.2019
  • Produced accurate and timely GAAP-compliant financial statements for a portfolio of 15 surgical facilities, enhancing decision-making and contributing to successful entity consolidation at month, quarter, and year-end closings.
  • Field facing review of financial statements involving analysis of revenue, contractual allowances, variable expenses and balance sheet accounts.
  • Created Tableau dashboards from the ground up, delivering actionable insights that facilitated faster decision-making processes for management.

Tax Accountant

Tidwell Group
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Preparation of federal, state, and local tax return for individuals, corporations, and partnerships specializing in real estate partnerships and corporations as well as multi-state filings.
  • Maintained a working knowledge of individual and corporate tax law and GAAP.
  • Prepared depreciation schedules for developers of multi-unit real estate complexes using Section 179 bonus research.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Samford University
01.2016

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • ASC 606
  • AR/AP management
  • ERP implementation
  • Internal control frameworks
  • SOC I & II
  • Problem solving
  • Netsuite, Workday, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, and Sage ERP experience
  • External vendor management
  • General Ledger Maintenance
  • ARR/MRR and deferred revenue

Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Avidxchange, Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Senior Accountant

Avidxchange, Inc.
02.2022 - 01.2023

Accounting Consultant

Robert Half
10.2021 - 02.2022

Senior Financial Analyst

Movement Mortgage
11.2020 - 09.2021

Senior Financial Analyst

Bank of America
09.2019 - 11.2020

Accountant

Surgical Care Affiliates
12.2016 - 07.2019

Tax Accountant

Tidwell Group
01.2015 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Samford University