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Rachel Thorpe

Summary

Accounting professional with comprehensive experience in financial management and team leadership. Proven expertise in streamlining accounting processes and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving business needs while maintaining high standards.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

QIAGEN
04.2017 - Current

· Preparation of monthly financial closing for publicly traded company.

· Preparing balance sheets and income statements for multiple entities.

· Prepare reconciliations for more complicated subsidiaries within the organization.

· Reconciliation of ledger to subledger.

· Reconciliation of Consignment vs Inventory.

· Collaboration with other functional areas (Payroll, AR/AP, Customer Care, Procurement).

· Involved in process improvements and creating efficiencies.

· Train new hires and mentor junior accountants in the department.

· Reviewing transactions entered by staff.

· Assisting with acquisition and integration projects.

· Involved in internal and external audits.

Senior Accountant

QIAGEN
04.2015 - 03.2017

· Preparation and filing of monthly state sales tax returns.

· Daily recording of bank transactions for multiple entities.

· Learning and training others on new banking system.

· Reconciliation of intercompany balances US and International.

· General Ledger account reconciliations.

· Review and reconcile discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.

Accountant

QIAGEN
04.2014 - 03.2015
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.

Staff Accountant

QIAGEN
04.2005 - 03.2014

· Preparing and processing month end accruals.

· Prepaid reconciliations.

. Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.

· Verifying and releasing daily credits/debit memos.

Accounts Payable Accountant

QIAGEN
08.2003 - 03.2005

· Full cycle Accounts Payable functions.

· Reviewing expense reports.

· Purchase Order Invoices.

· Weekly check run for vendor payments.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Programming

Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC
05-1991

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Oriented
  • Organized
  • Focused
  • Staff recruitment and hiring
  • Proficient in SAP, Quickbooks, NetSuite, Microsoft office

Timeline

Accounting Manager

QIAGEN
04.2017 - Current

Senior Accountant

QIAGEN
04.2015 - 03.2017

Accountant

QIAGEN
04.2014 - 03.2015

Staff Accountant

QIAGEN
04.2005 - 03.2014

Accounts Payable Accountant

QIAGEN
08.2003 - 03.2005

Associate of Science - Computer Programming

Vance-Granville Community College
Rachel Thorpe