Tricia Christmas
Savannah,MO
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with extensive experience. Proven ability to optimize payroll processes and enhance data accuracy, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to support timely decision-making and ensure compliance with financial protocols. Expertise in financial management, reporting, and strategic planning. Exceptional at fostering team collaboration and driving organizational success through effective budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. Highly adaptable, with strong analytical skills and deep understanding of corporate finance principles.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Clarios
07.2024 - Current
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared daily reporting, weekly outlooks and monthly financials.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 300 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Financial Analyst
Clarios
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Supporting management decision-making by providing timely and accurate data daily in a facility running 24 hours per day and up to 7 days per week.
- Facilitating smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams for accurate spending and expense tracking.
- Dependable team player with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Safeguarding sensitive financial information by maintaining strict confidentiality protocols for all records and communications.
Finance - Payroll/Accounts Payable
Clarios (Formerly Johnson Controls, Inc.)
07.1997 - 02.2021
- Optimized timekeeping systems, facilitating accurate tracking of hours worked and incentive for precise payroll calculations for 200+ employees.
- Ensured timely payments to employees by efficiently managing payroll schedules and deadlines.
- Coordinated cross-functional team efforts between finance, HR, and operations departments to ensure smooth payroll administration processes.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Processed invoices and receiving with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Investigated inquiries relating to status of accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting Major
Missouri Western State College
St. Joseph, MO07.1994
Skills
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Manufacturing reporting
- Financial statement analysis
- Data Collection & Research
- BES/QAD
- SAP
- Workday/ADP
- PowerPoint
- Budget support
- Kronos Workforce Central
- Trends Analysis
- Chart and Graph Preparation
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Controller
Clarios
07.2024 - Current
Financial Analyst
Clarios
02.2021 - 07.2024
Finance - Payroll/Accounts Payable
Clarios (Formerly Johnson Controls, Inc.)
07.1997 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting Major
Missouri Western State College
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