Kristen N. Miller
Irwin,PA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Treasury Manager
Koppers Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2023 - Current
- Evaluate and maintain current banking relationships for cost effectiveness and service quality.
- Assist with liquidity planning and decision-making by aiding business units in development of cash flow forecasting models.
- Monitor interest rate movements and currency exchange rates to determine potential impacts on treasury activities.
- Illustrate concepts with charts and graphs, showing historical and forecasted trends.
- Research new technologies and methods for improving efficiency within the department.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors during the annual audit process by providing supporting documentation.
- Investigate discrepancies between bank statement activity and general ledger entries for resolution.
- Conduct daily cash flow analysis to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and forecasting.
- Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to treasury operations.
- Compose documents for internal approval concerning loan agreements, letters of credit, payment guarantees.
- Execute monthly interest calculations and manage interest accruals.
- Provide support in the implementation of new banking products and services.
- Manage, control, and uphold bank accounts across all entities.
- Create and review journals for bank account transactions.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, and present them to professionals.
- Oversee foreign currency conversions using forward contracts, or other hedging techniques.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Maintain updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provide support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Senior Treasury Analyst
Koppers Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2020 - 11.2023
- Supported the implementation of FX hedges for balance sheet and cash flow hedging strategies, and assess hedging effectiveness.
- Monitored daily bank balance sheets to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in internal systems.
- Conducted regular monitoring of market conditions to analyze potential impacts on liquidity levels.
- Assisted with the preparation of documents required for regulatory filings or audits.
- Managed borrowing agreements, daily cash, and reporting.
- Executed monthly interest calculations and managed interest accrual.
- Engaged in and assisted with internal and external quarterly and annual SOX audits.
- Enhanced efficiency in treasury process automation through software solutions or by constructing tailored platforms when required
- Assisted in the development and implementation of treasury processes and controls.
Global Treasury Analyst
Wabtec Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2016 - 04.2020
- Managed cash position and coordinated funding requirements with banks for accurate forecasting.
- Executed month-end closing journal entries and reconciliations for bank accounts.
- Calculated ongoing debt interest for credit facility loans, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Collaborated across multiple entities to facilitate account funding initiatives.
- Participated in fraud prevention program implementation and monitoring processes.
- Coordinated with Tax Department on intercompany loans and audit assistance.
- Processed payments via wires and ACH transactions for USD and foreign currencies.
- Led onboarding of new cardholders and maintained credit card database using Oracle's iExpense program.
Billing Accountant
System One
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Prepared, edited, and adjusted project bills for Legal and Oil and Gas clients using in-house system.
- Maintained bill files and assisted with preparation of client statements.
- Analyzed and processed client credits to ensure accuracy.
- Collaborated with Cash and Collections Teams to resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Tracked and maintained purchase order information for clients to support billing processes.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Interacted with clients to answer inquiries regarding their accounts.
- Monitored customer accounts for any changes or updates that may affect billing cycles.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement in the billing system.
- Researched discrepancies in billing data, identified errors, and corrected them.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
Billing /Collections Analyst
Hudson Global Resources
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2010 - 07.2015
- Invoiced over multiple clients across diverse billing cycles, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Managed daily unbilled accounts receivables to maintain cash flow accuracy.
- Handled client inquiries related to invoices, providing prompt and effective support.
- Delivered invoices through multiple channels, including email, e-billing sites, and files.
- Exceeded personal and departmental billing targets, aligning with invoicing metrics.
- Conducted financial analysis and reporting for client billing portfolios.
- Facilitated internal and external audits concerning billing processes and revenue recognition.
- Specialized in researching and reconciling discrepancies for complex accounts.
- Advised delinquent customers on strategies for debt repayment.
- Arranged debt repayment or established schedules for repayment based on customer's financial situation.
- Analyzed credit history and financial statements of customers to determine the most effective collection strategies.
- Conducted credit risk assessments on new and existing customers.
- Monitored performance metrics such as average days past due and percentage of current balances collected.
- Updated account status and maintained accurate records of all collection activities.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Collaborated closely with internal teams, such as Sales and Marketing, and Finance and Accounting teams, on collections matters.
- Tracked and reported on collections activity and performance metrics to management.
Production Support / Quality Control Team
Hudson Global Resources
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2004 - 12.2009
- Led organization and implementation of HR records management for enhanced data accessibility.
- Reviewed and processed confidential employee information to maintain compliance and integrity.
- Supported Front Office Administrators with daily activities, including terminations and new hires.
- Performed verification and validation of Oracle and PeopleSoft data prior to production rollout.
- Assisted Tax Compliance Analyst and Director of Payroll with various special projects.
- Provided support to Payroll Processors and over 20 field offices in issue tracking and quality control.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes by assisting with administrative tasks related to new hires.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA05-2002
Skills
- Treasury management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Financial reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Data analysis
- Client relationship management
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- Pittsburgh Technology Council & Edge Leadership Solutions: 2024 Women's Leadership Program Graduate
- Member of Koppers Sustainability Team for Wellness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Corporate Treasury Manager
Koppers Inc.
12.2023 - Current
Senior Treasury Analyst
Koppers Inc.
04.2020 - 11.2023
Global Treasury Analyst
Wabtec Corporation
09.2016 - 04.2020
Billing Accountant
System One
09.2015 - 09.2016
Billing /Collections Analyst
Hudson Global Resources
04.2010 - 07.2015
Production Support / Quality Control Team
Hudson Global Resources
09.2004 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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