Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Christi James

Wylie,Texas

Summary

Senior Accountant with extensive experience excelling in financial reporting and audit support. Demonstrated strong teamwork and communication skills while reducing month-end closing time and enhancing vendor relationships. Proficient in general ledger accounting and rebate calculation, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial processes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

PrimeSource Building Products
10.2016 - Current
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Reduced month-end closing time, meticulously organizing and reviewing ledger entries for consistency.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of all rebate activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
  • Trained new hires on company-specific software tools, policies, procedures, and best practices for managing rebates effectively.
  • Setup and maintained vendor agreements in Vistex
  • Processed all vendor rebate credits
  • Report Sales/Use Tax to outside company to process and reconcile payment for accuracy
  • Reconcile open cash reporting daily

Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

PrimeSource Building Products
12.2012 - 10.2016
  • Ensured timely payments by accurately recording invoices, reconciling accounts payable, and processing checks.
  • Enhanced vendor relationships through prompt communication and timely resolution of discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with procurement team to ensure accurate purchase order issuance, enhancing overall process efficiency.
  • Trained junior staff members in proper accounts payable procedures, ensuring consistency and accuracy across the team.

Education

Certificate - Medical Assistant

Education America
Garland, TX
02-2001

GED -

Seagoville High School
Seagoville, TX
02-1996

Skills

  • General ledger accounting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient in SAP/Vistex
  • BOBJ
  • Alteryx
  • Blackline
  • Strong work ethic
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

Senior Accountant

PrimeSource Building Products
10.2016 - Current

Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

PrimeSource Building Products
12.2012 - 10.2016

Certificate - Medical Assistant

Education America

GED -

Seagoville High School
Christi James