NATALIE GRAYBILL
Senior Accountant
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Apercen Partners LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Selected by senior leadership to create improved procedures for company wide processes.
- Spearheaded a team of staff accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
- Created and facilitated best practice training guide for entire team; from Controller to Staff I.
- Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Served as a key liaison between teams, ensuring effective communication on client matters and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
- Cooperated with fellow senior accountant to created unified processes across client team.
Staff Accountant II
Apercen Partners LLC
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported management decision-making by providing detailed financial analysis and recommendations backed by data-driven insights.
- Prepared onboarding material and facilitated training for new team members at all levels within team (above and below my current position).
- Provided guidance on accounting best practices to junior staff members through mentorship and ongoing training initiatives.
- Selected by management to serve as peer guide to welcome and assist new employees joining other teams within the company.
- Created improved bank reconciliation template for senior accountant to save time and increase accuracy.
- Prepared internal and external written communication and drafts for management.
- Prepared and maintained loan tracking; created processes and amortization schedules.
FOS Staff Accountant I
Apercen Partners LLC
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Spearheaded implementation of new onboarding process to increase efficiency amongst new team members.
- Created process and training guides for current roles and responsibilities and trained new staff accountants on our team.
- Monitored cash flow closely to ensure sufficient funds were available for operational and investment needs.
- Developed customized financial reports for client to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
FOS Accounting Intern
Apercen Partners LLC
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed strong virtual team relationships through effective communication, timely responses, and professional demeanor.
- Prepared accurate financial reports by compiling data and analyzing trends for management review.
- Participated in special projects as needed, providing valuable input based on acquired skills and expertise in accounting principles.
- Supported month-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results.
Internal Audit Intern
Pacific Coast Companies Inc.
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Nominated during quarterly awards as an 'Exceptional Employee'
- Performed tests and reviews for bank reconciliations, tax and pay-rate audits, payroll results testing, 1099 (W9) testing, and yearly inventory packet audits for each subsidiary
- Processed new Employee Training Program rosters (ETP Project responsible for saving company approx 750,000) and reviewed/tested selections for audit
- Represented company at collegiate Accounting/Finance virtual networking fair.
Expert, ISGT, Holiday Store Lead
Apple
05.2013 - 02.2018
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership
- Facilitated new product launches, trained retail teams of 75-150 employees.
- Planned and prepared holiday workflow schedules, shift coverage to meet expected business demands; delegating tasks for 75-member team
- Completed yearly physical inventory counts/audits to identify losses and areas for opportunity
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Accountancy
California State University Sacramento
06.2022
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA06.2020
Associate of Science - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Sierra College
Rocklin, CASkills
Data Visualization
Process Improvement
Excellent Communication
Investment Reporting
Financial Data Analysis
Cash Flow analysis
Issue Analysis/Trouble Shooting
Activities
- Business Honors Program - Sacramento State
- Beta Alpha Psi - Accounting and Finance Honors Society
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Apercen Partners LLC
01.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant II
Apercen Partners LLC
01.2023 - 12.2023
FOS Staff Accountant I
Apercen Partners LLC
06.2022 - 12.2022
FOS Accounting Intern
Apercen Partners LLC
06.2021 - 06.2022
Internal Audit Intern
Pacific Coast Companies Inc.
01.2021 - 05.2021
Expert, ISGT, Holiday Store Lead
Apple
05.2013 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Accountancy
California State University Sacramento
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Sierra College
Associate of Science - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Sierra College