Kendra Briggs
Mascoutah,IL
Summary
Finance professional with extensive background in financial analysis and management. Known for driving process improvements and implementing strategic financial planning. Reliable team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs.
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Breakthru Beverage
03.2018 - Current
- - Lead and manage Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and administration of HR functions
- - Ensure the department meets financial closing deadlines with accuracy and timeliness
- - Oversee preparation and issuance of GAAP-compliant financial statements
- - Maintain a strong internal control environment to support audit and compliance standards
- - Conduct technical accounting research and provide policy recommendations
- - Drive process improvements across general ledger, A/P, and inventory accounting functions
- - Prepare and analyze monthly P&L, identifying revenue, gross profit, and margin variances against plan and prior year
- - Create scenario analysis tools and deliver insights on impacts to different P&L components for leadership decision-making
- - Analyze aged inventory and coordinate efforts to reduce it across markets
- - Maintain reporting tools and prepare executive-level reports using sales data, scan data, census, pricing, and industry inputs
- - Drive process improvements across general ledger, A/P, and all company functions
Senior Accountant
Charter Communications
09.2016 - 03.2018
- - Prepare month-end journal entries including A/R, bank reconciliations, operating accruals, and miscellaneous revenue
- - Lead month-end close processes and internal control enhancements to ensure zero material reporting errors
- - Analyze intermediate to complex ledgers; identify and explain variances against trends and budget
- - Present financial statements to accounting manager with supporting variance insights
- - Liaise with field personnel to resolve accounting issues; complete variance reports and audit support
- - Perform revenue validations, analysis, and ensure compliance with SOX controls
- - Maintain and update balance sheet schedules and perform accounts receivable reconciliations
- - Review transactional-level details and make ledger adjustments as needed
Staff Accountant
Bunge North America
07.2014 - 09.2016
- - Conducted month-end close activities: journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting schedules
- - Reconciled and analyzed balance sheet accounts and export inventory daily
- - Managed general accounting processes including mark-to-market calculations
- - Supported financial reporting and internal controls for assigned grain elevator locations
- - Reconciled intercompany sales with international Bunge affiliates
- - Assisted in creation of reports and variance analysis for divisional and regional management
- - Ensured SOX compliance and standardized internal control practices across locations
Coal Sales Accountant
Foresight Energy LLC
10.2011 - 07.2014
- - Generated invoices and managed inventory/shipments for coal and terminal sales
- - Performed month-end duties: receivables, payables, cost analysis, and tonnage tracking
- - Monitored freight charges and shipment details across various transport modes
- - Managed contracts and tonnage commitment reports for vendors
- - Processed payments, applied receipts, and communicated account details with customers
- - Created purchase orders for freight and logistics-related sales expenses
Staff Accountant
Abengoa Bioenergy
11.2009 - 10.2011
- - Managed contract processes using SAP, ensuring accuracy in shipping and receiving records
- - Created delivery sheets and settlements to track contract performance and billing
- - Produced progress reports for planning and management decision-making
- - Resolved internal and external customer inquiries and feed/grain discrepancies
- - Supported month-end reporting for grain and feed transactions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Maryville University of Saint Louis
05.2009
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Accounting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Cost Analysis & Control
- Proficiency in Financial Software
- Communication Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Detail-Oriented
- Problem Solving Skills
Timeline
Finance Manager
Breakthru Beverage
03.2018 - Current
Senior Accountant
Charter Communications
09.2016 - 03.2018
Staff Accountant
Bunge North America
07.2014 - 09.2016
Coal Sales Accountant
Foresight Energy LLC
10.2011 - 07.2014
Staff Accountant
Abengoa Bioenergy
11.2009 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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