Katorria Edwards
Columbia,SC
Summary
Skilled Accountant bringing 9 years of experience working with various organizations. Proven leadership and success in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies. Skilled in using various accounting software programs and technologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Controller
SUN MACHINERY CO
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required. Conduct Safety Meetings.
- Managed 50 employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for 70 employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into ERP system for financial management system.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Prepared timely and accurate tax filings (monthly, quarterly & annually), ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving communication among team members.
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Trained over 10 new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Processed 250-300 invoices manually (weekly)
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts. ( 500 vendors)
- Served as key liaison between Finance and Operations teams, ensuring effective communication on budgetary matters and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Assist controller in conducting internal audits, inventory count, sales use tax & diversity reporting
- Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and prioritizing urgent payments.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures, contributing to streamlined and timely financial reporting process.
- Developed reports for senior management to outline expenditures, vendor spend and forecasting.( diversity reporting)
- Aligned workload and reduced head count without service interruption.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts for multiple vendors.
- Analyzed aging reports to identify trends and patterns causing missed collections.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Maintain Customer maintenance ( COI, customer set up & payment terms)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER
KING MACHINE
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Fostered positive work environment by promoting open communication, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities for employees.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing effective accounts payable processes and controls.
- Transferred data and documents to facilitate system migration and software updates. ( Quickbooks to NetSuite)
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to onboard new employees effectively and mentor existing team members.
- Maintain manufacturing guidelines for coding and processing of all invoices
- Processed Intercompany transactions/expenses for all 13 locations
- Assisted controller with all accounting duties
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Acquisition Specialist
Driven Brands
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Facilitated seamless integration of newly acquired resources into existing operations, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing projects and workflows.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to acquisitions strategy development.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Assist Accounts payable team when needed
- Processed 50 invoices daily
Travel Expense Process Control Analyst
Dimension Data
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Established best practices for submission of receipts, leading to a reduction in missing documentation issues.
- Simplified expense report approval process, resulting in reduced turnaround time for reimbursements.
- Developed custom reporting solutions to provide management with insights into travel expenditure trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Contributed to cross-departmental projects aimed at improving overall financial management processes within organization.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reviewed 75 expenses daily.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Compass group
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
- Tracked customer service cases and updated service software with customer information.
- Cross-trained and backed up other departments
- Processed 50 invoices daily in SAP
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
University of Phoenix
Charlotte, NC04.2020
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Manufacturing Accounting
- SOP Writing
- ERP Systems Expertise
- Internal Controls
- Cash Flow Management
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Tax Compliance
- Process Improvement
Websites
Certification
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
Timeline
Financial Controller
SUN MACHINERY CO
03.2024 - Current
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS
05.2022 - 03.2024
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER
KING MACHINE
11.2020 - 05.2022
Acquisition Specialist
Driven Brands
09.2019 - 10.2020
Travel Expense Process Control Analyst
Dimension Data
09.2018 - 09.2019
Accounts Payable Specialist
Compass group
01.2015 - 08.2018
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
University of Phoenix
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