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Meghan Henderson

Schenectady,NY

Summary

Dedicated Accounting Manager with proven experience in accounting processes and systems oversight. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, budgeting and all aspects of successful financial operation's. Talented team builder and superviosor

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounting Manager

PF Management Group
05.2023 - Current
  • Prepared and managed bi-monthly A/P summaries for cash payment requirements for multiple entities
  • Prepared and reviewed balance sheet and income statement reconciliations and other general ledger related tasks
  • Managed the monthly revenue recognition and recording process, generating, and reviewing related journal entries
  • Processed bi-weekly payroll for 200 employees under multiple states and the point of contact for all HR related duties
  • Prepare monthly internal financial reporting package for executive team
  • Key liaison with external auditors, assisting in preparing financial analyses
  • Assisted in finding and implementing process efficiencies (e.g., month-end close software; bank reconciliation automation) and standardizing practices and procedures
  • Trained and managed activities of the other members of accounting team.

Senior Grant Accountant

Whitney Young Jr. Health Center
10.2021 - 05.2023
  • Manages all financial processes, procedures, payments and reconciliation for multiple government and private grants/contract
  • Review purchase orders, payroll allocations, time and attendance reporting for grant/contract compliance
  • Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual expenditure/voucher reports as required
  • Acts as liaison between various Whitney Young staff, program directors and federal and state authorities in a manner that promotes good communication, efficiency and utilization of grant funds
  • Prepares journal entries recognizing grant revenue, reconciles grant receivables and follows up with grantor
  • Review bi-weekly time sheets for grant employees to ensure accuracy of entered time on specific grants
  • Reviews and analyzes federal regulations, state laws and administrative requirements for multiple federal and state grants
  • Assists in the development of budgets for new grants and other requests for funding
  • Assisted with the implementation of the new accounting system, SAGE Intacct.

Senior Accountant/Credit Analyst

Creative Materials Corporation
10.2015 - 07.2021
  • Managed junior accounts payable accountant and provided accounting advice
  • Perform monthly/daily analysis and cash forecasting
  • Manage/review operating and line of credit account on a daily basis to ensure accuracy
  • Decreased accounts receivable by 30% within the first 6 months of being in the position
  • Developed strong working relationships within all departments and banking affiliates
  • Record cash receipts in a timely and accurate manner; access daily bank reports, work with bank to resolve issues related to collections and prepare bank deposits
  • Perform bank reconciliations, including accounts payable/receivable, general journal entries
  • Coordinated month end procedures, including preparation of banking financial statements
  • Prepared quarterly reports and gathered accounting material for external audits
  • Prepare reports that include the degree of risk involved in extending credit
  • Processed monthly expense reports for senior management
  • Perform credit checks on new and existing clients to establish credit limits.

Lead Account Receivable Accountant

Plug Power, Inc
06.2014 - 10.2015
  • Arrange for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on customer’s financial situations
  • Perform day-to-day functions ensuring effective and efficient management of accounts
  • Actively manage workload and provide inefficiencies and concerns to the Director of Finance
  • Locate and monitor overdue accounts using established accounting software
  • Prepare month end entries for senior accountant to evaluate
  • Negotiate credit extensions when necessary.

Treasury Accountant

MVP Healthcare Inc
10.2007 - 02.2014
  • Responsible for overseeing all phases of cash movement including daily balancing and preparing future forecasts for over 100 accounts
  • Assisted senior staffs with implementing streamline processes to be more efficient within the department
  • Prepare monthly financial entries for prior month’s cash activity movement
  • Assisted other departments with project implementation and process improvements
  • Work closely with senior management and other related departments to understand business initiatives and prepare financial analysis
  • Prepare required financial statements of bank expenses for monthly evaluation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business

Marist College, NY
Poughkeepsie, NY
05.2003

Associate of Science - Business

Fulton Montgomery Community College, NY
Johnstown, NY
05.2001

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, strong follow up and follow through skills
  • Strong ability to communicate with management, employees, banking personal and customers
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable
  • Knowledgeable in Quickbooks & Microsoft Dynamics & Sage Intacct
  • Bank Reconciliation

Certification

Notary Public, New York State

Timeline

Accounting Manager

PF Management Group
05.2023 - Current

Senior Grant Accountant

Whitney Young Jr. Health Center
10.2021 - 05.2023

Senior Accountant/Credit Analyst

Creative Materials Corporation
10.2015 - 07.2021

Lead Account Receivable Accountant

Plug Power, Inc
06.2014 - 10.2015

Treasury Accountant

MVP Healthcare Inc
10.2007 - 02.2014

Bachelor of Science - Business

Marist College, NY

Associate of Science - Business

Fulton Montgomery Community College, NY

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