Stacey Nilges
Safran Defense & Space, Inc.
Allenstown,NH
23
years of professional experience
Skilled accounting professional with strong background in financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits. Adept at leveraging analytical skills and accounting software to drive accuracy and efficiency. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and delivering consistent results. Strong communicator with focus on compliance and process improvement.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organization growth.
Work History
Staff Accountant
8 Years- Prepared detailed journal entries and maintained general ledger accounts for financial reporting.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored cash flow closely to ensure sufficient funds were available for operational needs.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Increased accuracy of financial statements through diligent attention to detail and thorough review processes.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for the audit process.
- Prepared timely and accurate tax filings, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions for budget alignment.
- Oversaw audit preparation, ensuring timely responses to auditor inquiries and documentation requests.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on accounting principles and software applications, enhancing team performance.
- Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, providing insights into financial performance trends and forecasts.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Managed monthly financial reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Improved cash flow management, closely monitoring and analyzing cash disbursements and receipts.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify reasons behind budget discrepancies, enabling more accurate forecasting.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Retail Accounting Assistant/Zone Processor/Shipping Coordinator
1 Year- Reconciled monthly bank statements, ensuring all transactions aligned with financial records.
- Reconcile General Ledger Accounts
- Ensured timely processing of month-end and year-end financial entries
- Processed monthly and yearly sales reports for landlords, ensuring accurate financial reporting
- Support Accounting Manager with asset reporting and property tax reporting
- Supported accounts payable with resolution of invoice discrepancies and maintained communication with vendors to ensure timely payments
- Assisted retail operations team and project coordinator with new store openings, facilitating project completion and operational readiness
- Supported team members in their tasks, contributing to overall team success.
- Coordinated shipping schedules to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve shipping issues efficiently.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
- Ensured timely deliveries with effective communication between warehouse staff, carriers, and customers.
- Processed returns and updated accounts.
- Processed high volumes of transactions accurately and efficiently to ensure timely service delivery.
Retail Accounting Assistant
9 Years- Reconcile bank accounts
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Month End & Year End entries
- Process monthly and yearly sales reports to Landlords
- Provided assistance to accounting team for efficiency. Accounting Manager with asset reporting and property tax reporting
- Assisted Accounting Manager with budget preparation and financial forecasting
- Collaborated with Retail Operations team and project coordinator on new store openings and related initiatives
- Reconciled monthly bank statements, ensuring all transactions aligned with financial records.
- Processed vendor invoices accurately and efficiently to maintain timely payment cycles.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements for timely and accurate reporting to management.
Customer Service Representative
4 Years- Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
- Coordinated with logistics department to expedite shipping for urgent customer orders.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
- Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
- Resolved customer inquiries through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
- Managed order processing and tracking to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Skills
Financial reporting
Accounts receivable
Cash flow management
Budget forecasting
Variance analysis
Expense tracking
Bank reconciliation
Sales tax filing
Internal / external audits
Internal controls
Microsoft Excel proficiency
ERP systems
Accomplishments
- Achieved Company Highest Record of cash collection in one month with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop cash management forecasting to integrate into the FP&A forecast module.
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Safran Defense & Space, Inc.
09.2018 - 09.2026Read More
Retail Accounting Assistant/Zone Processor/Shipping Coordinator
ECCO Retail, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2018Read More
Retail Accounting Assistant
ECCO Retail, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2017Read More
Customer Service Representative
ECCO USA
01.2004 - 01.2008Read More
Hesser College
Bachelor of Science from Accounting
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