Sabina Caputo
Moscow Mills,MO
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with a strong background at Quaker Houghton, specializing in SOX compliance and automation implementation. Demonstrated ability to enhance financial processes while training team members, resulting in actionable insights that foster strategic improvements. Proficient in ERP integration and variance reporting, ensuring precision and regulatory adherence in all financial operations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
US/Cad Account Manager
Quaker Houghton
06.2014 - Current
- Directed and supervised up to 13 personnel across shared service cost accounting, general accounting, intercompany, and accounts payable teams.
- Managed mitigation of accounting issues impacting operations with ERP integration.
- Analyzed monthly journal entries for Main company operations.
- Served as SOX compliance Control Owner for Audit requests.
- Manage main operating daily cash and forecasting.
- Analyzed financial flux trends to ensure alignment with budgetary objectives.
- Analyze quarterly Bad Debt for accrual.
- Executed automation system for accounts payable in North America division.
- Optimized and converted manual processing during COVID into online solutions with automation.
- Evaluated internal control systems to ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
- Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Monitored and managed cash flow, forecasting future financial positions.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored accounting staff, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Delivered actionable recommendations to enhance strategic direction and day-to-day accounting operations.
- Managed month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Developed and maintained relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
- Tracked expenses and revenues against budgets and forecasts and reported variances.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Managed the team of AP specialists to ensure timely completion of all tasks within the department.
- Installed AP automation system and built shared service AP team within ERP system for NA entities.
Senior Staff Accountant/Staff Accountant
Quaker Chemical Corporation
01.2001 - 06.2014
- Maintain accurate financial reconciliations for North America.
- Created detailed and customized standard reports on a monthly basis.
- Completed month-end closing entries preparation.
- Executed precise reconciliations for financial accounts.
- Conducted costing analysis and manufacturing variances reviews.
- Reconciled customer accounts receivable ledgers accurately.
- Compiled monthly net spend analyses against budgeted figures for performance assessment.
- Oversaw revolving debt and interest payment processes.
- Processed payroll entries for more than 600 employees.
- Conducted detailed analysis of prepayments and leasing entries.
- Generated revenue recognition reports.
- Prepare quarterly adjustment entries for Bad Debt analysis.
- Deployed Concur for streamlined expense management at headquarters.
- Deployed SAGE fixed asset system for main operational entity.
- Assisted with preparing annual financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Junior Accountant
Quaker Chemical Corporation
05.1996 - 12.2000
- Reviewed daily cash activity reports to ensure accuracy of information.
- Reconciled bank statements to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Maintained general ledger accounts and conducted routine entries and reconciliations.
- Coordinated timely payments from vendors, clients, and account holders.
- Worked closely with other departments to ensure accurate recording of transactions.
- Created and submitted invoices according to the financial schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA08.2012
Associate of Science - Accounting
Montgomer County Collge
Blue Bell, PA05.2009
Skills
- SOX compliance
- Automation implementation
- Staff training
- Sage expertise
- Variance reporting
- Problem solving
- ERP integration
Timeline
US/Cad Account Manager
Quaker Houghton
06.2014 - Current
Senior Staff Accountant/Staff Accountant
Quaker Chemical Corporation
01.2001 - 06.2014
Junior Accountant
Quaker Chemical Corporation
05.1996 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Chestnut Hill College
Associate of Science - Accounting
Montgomer County Collge
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