Nancy Christian
Hernando,MS
Summary
Results-driven accounting professional with expertise in month-end reporting and rigorous auditing procedures. Proven track record of spearheading financial operations and improving departmental performance at NKC of America, Inc. Demonstrated strategic oversight and team development skills. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounting Manager
NKC of America, Inc.
Memphis, TN
06.2015 - Current
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards for financial reporting.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly financial statements for review by executive management team.
- Managed staff responsible for accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger entries, and reconciliations.
- Reviewed journal entries prepared by other members of the accounting team for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored cash flow activities on a daily basis in order to ensure sufficient funds are available at all times.
- Assisted with external audits conducted by independent auditors.
- Participated in various projects related to system upgrades or implementations that impacted the finance department.
- Maintained relationships with banking partners, vendors, customers., ensuring timely payments or collections.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Coordinated and led annual audits, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored accounting staff, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Led special projects, such as system implementations and process redesigns, to enhance accounting operations and efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
- Managed month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Implemented internal controls over accounting processes to protect company assets from fraud or misappropriation.
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Lead weekly meetings with finance staff to discuss current workloads and performance metrics.
- Developed budgets, prepared forecasts and monitored financial deadlines.
- Collaborated with finance and accounting departments to deliver comprehensive financial information to facilitate decision making for management, stakeholders and parent company.
- Monitored and managed cash flow, forecasting future financial positions.
- Coordinated tax planning and compliance activities, including the preparation of tax returns.
- Assisted in strategic planning and risk management activities, providing financial insights and analysis.
- Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
- Coordinated approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate or personal loans.
- Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
- Oversaw cash flow, controlled costs and financial matters.
- Developed and maintained relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
Accounting Manager
NKC of America, Inc.
Memphis, TN
03.2004 - 05.2015
- Developed and implemented effective accounting policies and procedures.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Identified areas of improvement in the existing accounting system and recommended changes accordingly.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Advised senior management on potential investments or other finance related matters.
- Tracked expenses and revenues against budgets and forecasts and reported variances.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing processes and procedures and suggest improvements when necessary.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
- Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Planned, directed and monitored regulatory operations, tax reporting and audit compliance.
Staff Accountant
NKC of America, Inc.
Memphis, TN
08.1994 - 02.2004
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
- Identified opportunities to improve internal controls over financial reporting processes.
- Analyzed existing accounting processes to recommend improvements in efficiency or effectiveness.
- Maintained fixed asset registers in accordance with GAAP requirements.
- Generated financial reports for management review including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement..
- Prepared audit schedules as requested by external auditors.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts on a monthly basis.
- Participated in special projects as needed.
- Reconciled company bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
- Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, PA03-1986
Skills
- Sales tax reporting
- Month-end closing
- Auditing procedures
- Cost accounting
- Financial statement preparation
- Closing procedures
- Month-end reporting
- Bank account reconciliations
- AP/AR supervision
- Payroll
- General ledger accounting
Custom
Converted payroll from ADP software to online Bene/Admin system with UKG
Timeline
Senior Accounting Manager
NKC of America, Inc.
06.2015 - Current
Accounting Manager
NKC of America, Inc.
03.2004 - 05.2015
Staff Accountant
NKC of America, Inc.
08.1994 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Tennessee
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