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Veronica Harper

Summary

Results-driven financial leader with over 12 years of progressive experience managing accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. Skilled in providing strategic financial guidance to executive teams while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Adept at analyzing data, identifying opportunities, and implementing process improvements to drive profitability.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Juno Logistics
07.2011 - Current
  • Streamlined monthly financial close process, reducing time by 25% through standardizing procedures and cross-training teams.
  • Prepared accurate monthly and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and auditing standards.
  • Implemented revenue recognition policies, ensuring proper treatment of $38M in annual sales.
  • Prepared KPI dashboards for executive leadership team.
  • Prepared department for first time audit and maintained audit procedures for following years.
  • Communicated with outside CPA firm for all tax matters.
  • Created analytical reports to be reviewed after month end close to identify fluctuations and profit margin changes.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 50+ employees.
  • Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
  • Reconciled and reviewed all inter-company transactions.
  • Completed various commission payout calculations.

Accounting Manager

Juno Logistics
07.2011 - 01.2018
  • Managed entire accounting department including one remote employee.
  • Prepared monthly financial statements for executive management and reporting package for headquarters in Japan
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, and reconciliations.
  • Completed bank reconciliations of multiple bank accounts including foreign currency.
  • Reviewed general ledger accounts and made adjustments when needed.
  • Prepared annual budget for executive management review and submission to headquarters.
  • Converted accounting books from calendar year to fiscal year.
  • Performed all due diligence work and correspondence during company's acquisition by Japanese company.


Senior Accountant

Juno Logistics
07.2011 - 01.2012
  • Perform month end duties
  • Management of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions
  • Responsible for monitoring profit margin and WIP on all job files
  • Prepare monthly internal financial statements
  • Communicate with overseas agents in over 20 countries.

Senior Staff Accountant

Philip-Rae & Co., P.C. CPAs
11.2001 - 07.2011
  • Completed outsourcing tasks in A/P and A/R.
  • Visited multiple customers in various industries on a monthly basis to assist with month-end closing, prepare bank reconciliations, make adjusting journal entries and prepare financial statement compilations.
  • Prepared income tax returns for individuals, partnerships and corporations.
  • Generated payroll checks and sales tax returns as needed.
  • Completed controllership duties and job costing at construction companies.
  • Managed rental properties for various commercial properties.

Administrative Assistant

Simon & Associates, Ltd. CPAs
01.1998 - 11.2001
  • Posted journal entries, prepared financial statements, balanced checkbook registers, reconciled bank statements, processed wire transfers, paid bills for small businesses (Quickbooks).
  • Managed timekeeping and billing.
  • General office administration.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
08.2004

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting -

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
05.2002

Skills

  • Financial Reporting (GAAP)
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Internal Controls
  • Financial Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Leadership
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Audit preparation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • General Ledger Management

Technical Skills

CargoWise, Questaweb, Sage, Quickbooks, Microsoft Office

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Juno Logistics
07.2011 - 01.2018

Controller

Juno Logistics
07.2011 - Current

Senior Accountant

Juno Logistics
07.2011 - 01.2012

Senior Staff Accountant

Philip-Rae & Co., P.C. CPAs
11.2001 - 07.2011

Administrative Assistant

Simon & Associates, Ltd. CPAs
01.1998 - 11.2001

Master of Business Administration -

Lewis University

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting -

Lewis University

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