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Katie Schlachter

Annapolis,USA

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager – Client Advisory Services - Costpoint

CohnReznick
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide strategic support and oversight of monthly financial reporting for government contractor clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
  • Manage all aspects of client communication, engagement timelines, and staff supervision, including mentoring senior and junior associates.
  • Analyze complex technical accounting matters related to FAR, GAAP, and internal policies, delivering practical solutions and insights.
  • Leverage advanced Excel and data analysis skills to perform in-depth reconciliations, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial reporting.
  • Advise clients on government compliance issues including DFARS Business Systems, CAS/FAR regulations, and DCAA audit preparedness.
  • Lead multiple concurrent client projects, consistently meeting time and budget expectations while optimizing firm resources.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and referral sources, demonstrating leadership, business judgment, and team collaboration.
  • Support professional development by mentoring team members and participating in internal staff training programs.
  • Represent the firm at professional events and industry networking functions, contributing to brand visibility and business development.

Supervisor – Project Setup

KBR Inc
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Provide full lifestyle implementations of Deltek Costpoint Accounting system and data conversion
  • Reviewing existing client Costpoint Systems, delivering analysis on reorganizing structure and refining practices for enhanced functionality
  • Designing, testing, and launching Costpoint environments
  • Training on external personnel on best practices for Costpoint
  • Serving as a subject matter expert on core Costpoint functionality as well as add-on modules
  • Provide full and complete services for Accounting and Finance
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
  • Conducted thorough employee evaluations to identify areas for growth and development, leading to more skilled workforce.

Sr. Costpoint Consultant

NeoSystems
12.2021 - 04.2022
  • Provide full lifestyle implementations of Deltek Costpoint Accounting system and data conversion
  • Reviewing existing client Costpoint Systems, delivering analysis on reorganizing structure and refining practices for enhanced functionality
  • Designing, testing, and launching Costpoint environments
  • Training on external personnel on best practices for Costpoint
  • Serving as a subject matter expert on core Costpoint functionality as well as add-on modules
  • Provide full and complete services for Accounting and Finance

Project Setup Accountant/Sr Accounts Payable Manager

MIL Corp
11.2016 - 12.2021
  • Review and posting of vendor invoices and expense reports
  • Establish employee and vendor workforce setups on contract projects in the ERP
  • Processing weekly check and EFT disbursements
  • Processed annual 1099’s
  • Provided audit support specific to Accounts Payable to third party auditors provided audit support specific to Accounts Payable to third party auditors
  • Assure monthly transaction deadlines are met and project accounting report generation and analysis is complete
  • Analyze, calculate and report potential project funding risk on a monthly basis
  • Code/record cash receipt entries
  • Act as liaison between contracts and accounting departments
  • Prepare monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations
  • Manage Balance Sheet prepaid accounts and prepare monthly journal entries to expense prepaids
  • Assist Vice President of Finance with various special projects as needed
  • Administer configuration and use of Enterprise time collection and expense reporting system
  • Support employees and troubleshoot issues with use of time collection and expense reporting system
  • Calculate and prepare monthly customer invoices for Time and Material contracts
  • Supervise two direct reports in Corporate Accounts Payable function including processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, check and EFT disbursements, and cash needs forecasting
  • Facilitate proactive relationships with vendors and resolve any vendor issues timely and professionally
  • Adhere and compliance with all related Accounts Payable policies and procedures and update as appropriate

Project Setup Accountant/Accounts Payable Manager

Gryphon Technologies, LC
11.2010 - 11.2016
  • Complete revenue, billing and contract data setup and modifications in the ERP system in a timely and accurate manner
  • Establish employee and vendor workforce setups on contract projects in the ERP
  • Assure monthly transaction deadlines are met and project accounting report generation and analysis is complete
  • Take part in Contract kickoff meetings to facilitate proper setups in ERP system
  • Analyze, calculate and report potential project funding risk on a monthly basis
  • Prepare monthly borrowing base for line of credit vehicle with bank
  • Code/record cash receipt entries
  • Act as liaison between contracts and accounting departments
  • Prepare monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations
  • Manage Balance Sheet prepaid accounts and prepare monthly journal entries to expense prepaids
  • Assist Controller and CFO with various special projects as needed
  • Administer configuration and use of Enterprise time collection and expense reporting system
  • Support employees and troubleshoot issues with use of time collection and expense reporting system
  • Calculate and prepare monthly customer invoices for Time and Material contracts
  • Supervise two direct reports in Corporate Accounts Payable function including processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, check and EFT disbursements, and cash needs forecasting
  • Ensure adherence and compliance with all related Accounts Payable policies and procedures and update as appropriate
  • Facilitate proactive relationships with vendors and resolve any vendor issues timely and professionally
  • Prepare annual IRS 1099 tax documents
  • Provide audit support specific to Accounts Payable to third party auditors
  • Responsible for creating weekly and monthly reports for management based on Cognos data
  • Worked closely with departmental managers to develop Cognos reports that added value to their daily operations.

Accounts Payable Manager

Force 3 Inc
04.2005 - 11.2010
  • Accounts Payable manager for government contractor which specializes in engineering, purchasing and servicing of government IT networks
  • Developed, implemented, and maintained the policies and procedures for the accounts payable department to help streamline processing
  • Maintained compliance with corporate accounting policies, GAAP standards and local, state and federal regulatory requirements
  • Ensured the organization provided accurate and timely processing of all Accounts Payable and cash disbursement related transactions and superior vendor relations management
  • Responsible for managing 3 direct reports and associated employee-related obligations including annual performance evaluations
  • Managed the company’s daily line of credit transactions with GE Capital, and was a key player in changing financing partnership to Castle Pines Capital in December 2009.
  • Reconciled general ledger and sub-ledger accounts on a monthly basis
  • Gained expert working knowledge of custom software with little to no formal training
  • Worked with other departments on various research projects
  • Assisted accounts receivable with billing reconciliations (what contract stated against what was billed)
  • Reviewed unbilled receivables and resolved issues that were preventing timely customer billing in order to assist with cash flow
  • Processed annual IRS 1099’s
  • Interacted regularly with Executive Management

Skills

  • Deltek Pros Costpoint Financial Foundations
  • Costpoint Master Certification
  • Industry Knowledge: Government Contracting, Managed Services, Information Technology
  • Technically Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Quickbooks, Deltek Costpoint v6,7, v8, Deltek GCS Premier, Cognos, Deltek Time & Expense (Application Administrator)
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Billing/Collections
  • Staff Supervision
  • Accounts Payable
  • Account Reconciliations
  • Expense Report Processing
  • System Project Setup
  • Month/Year End Close

Timeline

Manager – Client Advisory Services - Costpoint

CohnReznick
01.2024 - Current

Supervisor – Project Setup

KBR Inc
05.2022 - 12.2023

Sr. Costpoint Consultant

NeoSystems
12.2021 - 04.2022

Project Setup Accountant/Sr Accounts Payable Manager

MIL Corp
11.2016 - 12.2021

Project Setup Accountant/Accounts Payable Manager

Gryphon Technologies, LC
11.2010 - 11.2016

Accounts Payable Manager

Force 3 Inc
04.2005 - 11.2010

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