FINANCE SPECIALIST ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES
Successful Business Professional with Cross-functional Experience in Finance
Experienced Finance Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry. Strong accounting professional skilled in Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Word, Accounting, and Business Process Improvement. Learn new procedures and processes quickly, good oral and written communication skills, demonstrate professionalism, negotiate, persuade, and influence people, handle complaints, good computer skills, manage multi-million dollar Accounts Receivables with 90%+ collection target goals, developing and writing standardize processes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Audit Supervisor
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
Knoxville
Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions.
Interacted with internal staff and clients to improve operational knowledge of relevant tax issues and business implications.
Storepoint Implementation Team
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
Knoxville
Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members, leading to improved performance and skill development across the board.
Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that accelerated professional growth.
Led cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives within tight deadlines.
Accounts Receivables Supervisor
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
Knoxville
Managed 20+ accounts worth $300M while supervising team of 20 clerks.
Optimized collections efforts by prioritizing high-value accounts and strategizing targeted approaches.
Reduced invoice disputes by establishing clear invoicing guidelines and protocols for the team.
Maintained strong relationships with clients by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
Conducted monthly account reviews to identify potential issues and maintain healthy aging reports.
Internal Auditor
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
Knoxville
Assisted in the preparation of audit reports that clearly communicated findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
Identified and reported audit issues.
Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues across all levels of the organization.
Produced audit reports.
Sales Accounting
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
Knoxville
Streamlined invoicing processes to reduce errors and improve efficiency, leading to faster payments from clients.
Prepared accurate financial statements reflecting the company''s financial health while adhering to strict deadlines.
Accounts Payable Specialist
TEAM HEALTH
Knoxville
Payroll Specialist
PSI
Knoxville
07.2023 - 08.2024
Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
Contracts Billing Analyst
Spectratech
Oak Ridge
07.2022 - 05.2023
Subcontract Claims Analyst
Leidos Corporation
Oak Ridge
01.2018 - 04.2022
Senior Accounting Specialist, Team Lead
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Knoxville
01.2006 - 01.2017
Accounting Specialist
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Knoxville
01.2006 - 01.2010
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) - Human Resource Management
Tennessee Wesleyan College
Athens, TN
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Business Management and Accounting
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN
Skills
Accounting Tactics
Invoice processing
Auditing
General ledger
Lien law
Accounts Receivables
Advanced Accounting Software - Lawson Financials, AS400, SAP
Microsoft Office software - Excel, Word, Power Point
Accounts Payables
Certification
Special Training Institute of Internal Auditors
Basic Auditing Skills Course
Greenbelt Training
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
PSI
07.2023 - 08.2024
Contracts Billing Analyst
Spectratech
07.2022 - 05.2023
Subcontract Claims Analyst
Leidos Corporation
01.2018 - 04.2022
Senior Accounting Specialist, Team Lead
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
01.2006 - 01.2017
Accounting Specialist
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
01.2006 - 01.2010
Inventory Audit Supervisor
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
Storepoint Implementation Team
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
Accounts Receivables Supervisor
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
Internal Auditor
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
Sales Accounting
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
Accounts Payable Specialist
TEAM HEALTH
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) - Human Resource Management
Tennessee Wesleyan College
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Business Management and Accounting
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.