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Katonya Joiner

Houston

Summary

Results-driven finance professional with expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and cost control. Proven track record in GAAP compliance and team leadership, dedicated to enhancing project profitability and managing cash flow effectively.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance and Cost Accountant

Sancho Motor Carriers
Houston
08.2024 - Current
  • *Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
    *Ensure compliance with GAAP and industry specific accounting standards.
    *Manage GL, Chart of Accounts and closing processes.
    *Prepare job cost reports and profitability analysis.
    *Manage job cost accounting, including labor, materials, equipment and subcontractors.
    Review (WIP) Work-in-Progress schedules and ensure accuracy.
    *Track retainage, billings, and contract modifications (PurchaseOrders)(Change Orders)
    Coordinate project cost forecasting and margin analysis
    *Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
    *Manage progress billing, lien waivers and collections.
    *Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements
    *Manage banking relationships and credit facilities.
    *Lead annual budgeting periodic forecasting processes
    *Analyze cost trends and recommend cost-control measures
    *Support project manager with financial planning.
    *Assist in long-term financial strategy
    *Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures

Supplier Chain, Accounting, and Finance Analyst

Mylan Pharmaceuticals
Sugar Land
10.2013 - 07.2024

*Systematic process of recording, analyzing, and reporting all costs—direct materials, direct labor, and overhead—associated with production.

*Enables managers to determine accurate product costs, calculate profitability, set pricing strategies, and control expenses. *This internal accounting method helps optimize production efficiency and inventory valuation.
*Key Components of Manufacturing Costs
*Direct Materials: Raw materials and components directly used in producing goods.
*Direct Labor: Wages of employees directly involved in manufacturing the products.
*Manufacturing Overhead: Indirect costs required for production, such as utilities, factory maintenance, equipment depreciation, and production supervisor salaries.
*Common Costing Methods
Job Costing: Assigns costs to specific jobs or batches, ideal for custom products.
*Process Costing: Tracks costs for large batches of identical products, averaging costs across units.
*Standard Costing: Uses predetermined costs for materials, labor, and overhead, comparing them against actual costs for variance analysis.
*Activity-Based Costing (ABC): Allocates overhead based on the activities that drive costs.
*Inventory Valuation: Accurately values raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
*Profitability Analysis: Identifies the true cost of goods sold (COGS), allowing for accurate margin analysis.
*Cost Control: Helps identify waste, inefficiency, and excessive overhead.
*Strategic Decision-Making: Informs pricing strategies, product line decisions, and budgeting.

  • Analyzed financial data to support decision-making processes in supply chain management.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory management strategies.
  • Prepared and reviewed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Account Payables Manager

Energy Maintenance Services
Baytown
03.2010 - 10.2013

*Oversee the end-to-end invoice-to-pay process, managing high-volume transactions

*Managed vendor relationships and ensured compliance for capital projects.

*Key duties include leading the AP team, improving automation, managing cash outflows, and ensuring accurate coding.
Operations Management: Oversee daily *AP operations, including invoice processing, expense reports, and payment runs (ACH, checks, wires).
*Pipeline Specifics: Manage vendor payments related to field operations, construction, and Authorized for Expenditure (AFE) accounts.
*Compliance & Control: Ensure compliance with internal controls, tax regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
*Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor AP staff, setting KPIs for accuracy and speed.
*Process Improvement: Modernize Source-to-Pay processes and implement automation to increase efficiency.
*Minimizing duplicate or late payments.

Assistant Finance Manager

US Dataworks
Sugar Land
12.2007 - 02.2010

*Oversees financial health, focusing on revenue recognition, project budgeting, SaaS metrics, and cash flow forecasting. *Analyze profitability per software product/client, ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), and manage financial operations, including payroll and tax, to drive growth.
*Develop annual budgets, perform monthly/quarterly forecasting, and analyze project-based costs vs. revenue.
*Manage complex revenue recognition for SaaS, software licenses, and implementation services.
*Track key software industry metrics such as Annual Recurring Revenue Monthly Recurring Revenue, and Customer Acquisition Cost.
*Prepare monthly financial reports, manage year-end audits, and ensure compliance with tax regulations and GAAP
*Monitor cash positions, manage Accounts Receivable/Payable, and ensure liquidity for operational needs.
*Provide financial insights to senior leadership regarding profitability, cost reduction, and investment opportunities.

  • Managed monthly financial reports and forecasts for budgetary planning.
  • Assisted in developing financial strategies to optimize resource allocation.
  • Coordinated annual audits and ensured compliance with accounting standards.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Financial Management

San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX
05-1998

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Job costing
  • GAAP compliance
  • Profitability analysis
  • Cash flow management
  • Budget forecasting
  • Cost control measures
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Accounts payable management
  • Accounts payable administration
  • Project financial planning
  • Project accounting
  • Budget development
  • Annual forecasting
  • Operating budgets
  • Variance assessment
  • Cost evaluation
  • Cost analysis
  • Standard cost analysis
  • Activity-based costing
  • Inventory cycle counting
  • Financial management
  • Balance sheet preparation
  • Journal entries
  • Journal entry preparation
  • General ledger maintenance
  • Controls assessment
  • ERP systems expertise
  • ERP systems expert
  • Peoplesoft expert
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Costing systems
  • Cost reduction
  • Documentation and reports
  • Report preparation
  • Performance evaluation
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Process improvement
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Written communication
  • Operating budgets
  • Performance evaluation
  • Documentation and reports
  • Written communication
  • Financial projections

Timeline

Finance and Cost Accountant

Sancho Motor Carriers
08.2024 - Current

Supplier Chain, Accounting, and Finance Analyst

Mylan Pharmaceuticals
10.2013 - 07.2024

Account Payables Manager

Energy Maintenance Services
03.2010 - 10.2013

Assistant Finance Manager

US Dataworks
12.2007 - 02.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Financial Management

San Jacinto College
Katonya Joiner