Kendra Lowder
Portland,OR
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in Excel and SmartSheet with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Grants Coordinator
KinderCare Learning Centers
10.2018 - 02.2023
- Managed post-award services and oversaw state and federal grant awards for compliance with uniform guidance and grant-specific requirements.
- Established and maintained electronic files for grant-funded projects for tracking and reporting.
- Monitored and re-classed errors in grant charges, accounting and close outs.
- Managed budgets for events and campaigns, keeping financial goals on track.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Transferred data and documents to facilitate system migration and software updates.
- Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Analyzed financial information and made proactive adjustments.
- Investigated and resolved customer disputes related to credit decisions.
- Fielded [Number] incoming customer calls to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Researched and resolved customer complaints and disputes related to credit card accounts.
- Implemented strategies to reduce risk of credit card fraud and identity theft.
- Coordinated with other departments to verify timely and accurate processing of credit card applications and payments.
- Developed and maintained tracking process for plastics and cardholder agreements to support business objectives and projected credit card volumes.
Senior Treasury Specialist
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2014 - 10.2018
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
- Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
- Coordinated with external auditors to enforce compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Executed financial due diligence tasks on daily basis to maintain optimal company finances.
- Increased flow of financial information throughout company by improving communication strategies.
- Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
Accounts Payable Specialist
KinderCare Learning Centers
10.2010 - 01.2014
- Used advanced software skills to produce high-quality documents, reports and presentations.
- Streamlined productivity by decreasing time-wasting tasks and helping supervisors.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
Assistant Supervisor, AP Admin Department
Ferguson Enterprises LLC
05.2006 - 11.2009
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Completed yearly evaluations, set realistic goals and determined pay raises.
- Recommended changes to policies and procedures to maximize team efficiency and productivity.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
Education
Postbaccalaureate Certificate - Accounting
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2016
Master of Arts - History
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME05.2000
Skills
- Summary Reports
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Data Validation
- Spreadsheet Analysis
- Expense Analysis
- Continuous Improvements
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Grants Coordination
- Account Documentation
- Resolving Discrepancies
- Maintaining Strict Confidentiality
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Strong Problem-Solving Abilities
- Adapts to Changing Priorities
Accomplishments
- Created and maintained databases and spreadsheets in Microsoft Office
- Data entry and word processing using Microsoft Office
- MANAGEMENT
- Supervised AP Admin department consisting of up to eight associates
- Wrote and delivered performance reviews
- Trained and cross-trained associates
Certification
- Core Certification, SmartSheet - September 2022
Timeline
Senior Grants Coordinator
KinderCare Learning Centers
10.2018 - 02.2023
Senior Treasury Specialist
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2014 - 10.2018
Accounts Payable Specialist
KinderCare Learning Centers
10.2010 - 01.2014
Assistant Supervisor, AP Admin Department
Ferguson Enterprises LLC
05.2006 - 11.2009
Postbaccalaureate Certificate - Accounting
Portland State University
Master of Arts - History
University of Southern Maine
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