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Kayla Rhodes

Selma,NC

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Next Century Spirits, Inc., excelling in financial management and reporting. Proficient in Excel VBA and Quickbooks Online, I drive compliance and accuracy in multi-entity environments. Known for strong analytical skills and a results-driven approach, I enhance operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Accountant

Next Century Spirits, Inc.
Zebulon, NC
09.2024 - Current
  • Oversees full accounting and financial management for multiple branded companies, including general ledger maintenance, expense allocation, and reconciliations to ensure accurate financial statements and reporting.
  • Manages intercompany transactions, including sales and expenses between branded companies and the parent company, ensuring proper categorization, entry, and reconciliation.
  • Partners with FP&A to prepare monthly financial statements, conduct preliminary reviews, and investigate income statement and balance sheet variances.
  • Monitors operational activity, including inventory and production, to ensure intercompany sales are accurately captured in accordance with revenue policies.
  • Reviews third-party distributor transactions to ensure proper allocation of sales, payments, and expenses among branded companies and the parent company.

AP/AR Specialist

Next Century Spirits, Inc.
Zebulon, NC
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Oversaw Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including daily data entry, reconciliations, and monthly reporting.
  • Drafted and implemented updated revenue recognition policies to ensure compliance with ASC 606 across multiple entities.
  • Invoiced direct customers and ensured proper recording of sales in ERP systems.
  • Managed third-party distributor system, including invoicing, expense tracking, and reconciliation of sales activity.
  • Managed accruals based on distributor sales fees and performed monthly reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting.
  • Reconciled intercompany accounts across multiple entities to ensure proper recording and reporting.

Staff Accountant

Next Century Spirits, Inc.
Zebulon, NC
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Entered and maintained daily financial and accounting data with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Reconciled bank accounts, credit card statements, and accounts payable modules.
  • Monitored intercompany transactions across two ERP systems to ensure proper recording.
  • Extracted and organized financial data from external sources for recordkeeping and audit support.
  • Assisted with month-end close, including preparation and posting of journal entries.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports to support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

Office Manager

Thompson Automotive Group, Inc.
Raleigh, NC
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Prepared and analyzed monthly and ad hoc financial statements.
  • Processed and reconciled sales and financial transactions to the general ledger.
  • Posted journal entries, customer payments, and accruals.
  • Calculated employee commissions and bonuses based on KPI standards.
  • Managed accounts receivable and daily revenue deposits.
  • Assisted with month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Collaborated with corporate partners on inventory, staffing, and revenue tracking.

Payroll & HR Administrator

Thompson Automotive Group, Inc.
Raleigh, NC
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Processed full-cycle payroll for 200+ employees and filed applicable payroll taxes.
  • Posted payroll-related journal entries and maintained GL account balances.
  • Administered employee benefits, including insurance, HSA, and retirement plans.
  • Managed workers’ compensation, FMLA, and disability claims.
  • Performed onboarding/offboarding and maintained employee timekeeping and leave records.
  • Assisted with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and daily banking activities.

Accounts Payable

Thompson Automotive Group, Inc.
Raleigh, NC
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Reviewed and processed vendor invoices, ensuring accurate G/L coding and proper approvals.
  • Managed vendor relationships and resolved billing discrepancies.
  • Posted invoices, prepared payments, and reconciled vendor statements.
  • Tracked billing through internal PO system and prepared monthly billing reports.
  • Composed journal entries and supported month-end close activities.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Accounting

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
05.2024

Associates Degree - Accounting

Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC
12.2020

Associates Degree - Business Administration

Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC
12.2020

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excel VBA
  • Quickbooks Online
  • SAP Orchestra
  • Encompass
  • Billcom

Notable Contributions

  • Supported 3 company acquisitions by ensuring accurate sales capture, inventory availability, and proper invoicing during transition periods, helping maintain revenue continuity.
  • Assisted with 2 software integrations by collaborating closely with the integration lead, testing workflows, and supporting cross-functional adoption to streamline accounting and operational processes.

Timeline

Brand Accountant

Next Century Spirits, Inc.
09.2024 - Current

AP/AR Specialist

Next Century Spirits, Inc.
04.2023 - 09.2024

Staff Accountant

Next Century Spirits, Inc.
04.2022 - 04.2023

Office Manager

Thompson Automotive Group, Inc.
09.2021 - 04.2022

Payroll & HR Administrator

Thompson Automotive Group, Inc.
04.2021 - 09.2021

Accounts Payable

Thompson Automotive Group, Inc.
12.2020 - 03.2021

Bachelors of Science - Accounting

Fayetteville State University

Associates Degree - Accounting

Johnston Community College

Associates Degree - Business Administration

Johnston Community College

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