Sarah Bates
Hubbell Power Systems
Hallsville,MO
19
years of professional experience
Seasoned compliance and accounting professional with 18 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal controls, and financial analysis. Skilled in identifying control risks and implementing remediation strategies that enhance processes and promote collaboration among teams. Strong knowledge of business policies and control environments supports leadership of complex projects that improve organizational efficiency and compliance.
Work History
Sr Compliance, Accountant
7 Years 5 Months- Led SOX compliance initiatives, overseeing control testing evaluations and internal control documentation processes. Managed the development of comprehensive narratives for internal controls to ensure regulatory adherence. Facilitated remediation strategies to address identified compliance deficiencies.
- Engaged with accounting operations and various business functions to assess control deficiencies and implement process enhancements during the segment pre-audit process.
- Provided strategic guidance to business units to ensure compliance with Hubbell policies and internal control standards.
- Facilitated internal and external audits by promptly addressing audit requests and compiling essential documentation.
- Oversaw multiple audits and special projects, ensuring timely completion and effective communication of status, risks, and recommendations to management.
- Executed creation, entry, and review of journal entries in SAP and Blackline systems.
- Performed account reconciliations using Blackline software to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Train and mentor personnel, including supporting onboarding and development of new team members.
Credit Manager
4 Years 1 Month- Conducted assessments of financial and credit agency reports to establish credit limits up to $100,000, presenting strategic recommendations for higher limits to upper management.
- Formulated credit and collection policy aimed at aligning operations with corporate compliance requirements.
- Led collaborative meetings focused on past due accounts, driving resolution strategies with sales and customer service teams.
- Resolved severely delinquent accounts by implementing payment plans or coordinating with outside collections. Achieved successful collaboration with collection agencies to manage uncollectible balances.
- Provided guidance to employees in collection initiatives and clarified best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed a team of 3 to 5 employees, ensuring effective hiring and firing practices to maintain optimal workforce performance.
Credit Analyst
5 Years 4 Months- Established new customer accounts within SAP system, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with company standards.
- Executed review and input of tax certificates into Vertex software.
- Prepared and assessed customer account balances, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
- Facilitated onboarding of new employees and revised training manuals to reflect updated procedures.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
1 Year 10 Months- Applied daily cash receipts of credit card, ACH, wire payments within the SAP system
- Initiated discussions with customers regarding past due account balances to facilitate timely payments
- Collaborated with customer service and sales teams to address collection issues and resolve customer deductions
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Business, Finance, Economics
GPA: 3.29
Skills
Microsoft Office
Experienced with Blackline
Workiva proficiency
Power BI proficiency
SAP proficiency
Proficient in MS Teams
Timeline
Sr Compliance, Accountant
Hubbell Power Systems
05.2019 - CurrentRead More
Credit Manager
Hubbell Power Systems
04.2015 - 05.2019Read More
Credit Analyst
Hubbell Power Systems
12.2009 - 04.2015Read More
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Hubbell Power Systems
02.2008 - 12.2009Read More
Missouri State University Southwest
Bachelor of Science from General Business, Finance, Economics
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