Kathy Maier
Fife,WA
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Assistant
Spencer Fluid Power
02.2022 - 08.2025
- • Manage accounts receivable, including collections and resolution of past-due accounts
• Process rebilling and direct-ship transactions, improving billing accuracy
• Establish customer accounts and evaluate credit using D&B reports
• Support accounting operations in a fast-paced distribution environment
Plant Accountant /Customer Service Representative
Crown Cork & Seal
06.2008 - 08.2021
- Oversaw full plant accounting function for large-scale manufacturing operations
- Managed monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting to corporate leadership
- Controlled plant budget and analyzed cost variances to improve operational efficiency
- Reconciled inventory monthly and led biannual physical inventory counts
- Approved and posted accounts payable, ensuring proper GL coding and compliance
- Generated financial statements and reports for plant and corporate management
- Maintained inventory tracking systems for raw materials and production consumption
- Supported safety reporting and operational coordination across multiple facilities
- Customer Service; Schedule barges for customers; configure the containers to meet the customer requirements. Creating Data Base reports for Customers.
Cost Accountant / General Office
Crown Cork & Seal
04.1989 - 06.2008
- Performed cost accounting, payroll processing, and AP/AR functions for two plant locations
- Managed union payroll, wage progression tracking, and compliance
- Matched invoices to purchase orders and coded for general ledger accuracy
- Tracked production, spoilage, and inventory usage for cost control
- Maintained financial records and supported daily plant operations
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
Spencer Fluid Power
02.2022 - 08.2025
Plant Accountant /Customer Service Representative
Crown Cork & Seal
06.2008 - 08.2021
Cost Accountant / General Office
Crown Cork & Seal
04.1989 - 06.2008