Yolanda Morales
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Versatile professional with a strong international background, excelling in results-driven, high-growth, fast-paced environments. Seeking a company that values an assertive advocate for organizational goals, who is passionate about adding value by reducing operational expenses, and supporting growth by creating efficiencies through process improvement and development. Enjoys interdepartmental collaboration to enhance organizational efficiency, and assisting with positive development of colleagues.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Mint Condition Inc
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed all Franchisee and Vendor Payables and Payroll processing for Mint Condition Inc and Mint Condition Franchise Group. Worked with PEO Paychex to implement Time and Attendance system and keep up to date with state labor and worker's compensation requirements.
- Assisted with month-end close, including processing royalties, fixed assets and asset depreciation, bank and intercompany account reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, prepaid insurance/expense and amortization.Analyzed job cost for irregularities.
- Prepared and distributed 1099-NEC and MISC and assisted with external audit.
- Trained and supported master franchises nationally and 150+ franchisees in the Charlotte region.
Commercial Project Manager
Spencer Ogden
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Commercial Project Manager for Siemens Energy
- Simultaneously manage multiple commercial construction projects from inception to completion ranging in value from 1M to 25M
- Involved with negotiating contract terms and execution, managing the claims process for non-conformities outside the scope of work, and obtaining amended contracts for additional work. Determined risks and created risk-mitigation strategies.
- Created and maintained the project, WBS structure and budget in SAP, executed and maintained guarantees, managed the cash forecast, project schedule, milestones, and critical path, approving all vendor PO and AP and processing all customer invoicing, while building relationships with suppliers and buyers.
- Presented project financials, progress, and challenges to management monthly. Scheduled and facilitated weekly meetings with project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Commercial Project Manager
Andritz Hydro
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Project controller for hydro-electric power plant refurbishment, working with the US Army Corps of Engineers and large utility companies from inception to completion. Managed 10 projects simultaneously, ranging in value from 1-100M.
- Led weekly project team meetings and maintained and distributed minutes to stakeholders, noting progress, schedule, tracking non-conformities and guiding various departments ensure timely project execution.
- Responsible for all vendor PO and AP approval and all customer AR submissions, domestic and international
- Improved cash flow through reorganizing monthly goals with a focus on timely billing
- Reviewed and approved contracts and change orders, executed and maintained bonds and guarantees such as standby letters of credit.
- Compiled monthly financial statements and presented project status to executive leadership quarterly. Identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Global Finance Manager
InVue Security Products, Inc.
10.2008 - 03.2019
- Spearheaded process improvements and new hire training for Customer Service, Sales, and Accounting teams, including traveling internationally to train Staff Accountants and Customer Service Management
- Managed the EDI process and implementation, and trained Sales and Customer Service leads on EDI processes
- Implemented internal controls on payment terms, free goods shipments, and incentive program disbursements
- Managed Raw Materials vendor AP processing related to manufacturing and procurement purchases
- Managed 33% of total receivables, consistently exceeding goals of 30/90 days while managing and supporting a global team
- $0 Net Bad Debt during 10-year tenure, with a company best of 3.2 days weighted average DSO
- Helped establish the divisional accounting team as the preferred company-wide training group and increased efficiencies in the AR department, slowing SG&A growth despite exponential growth in AR supported departments
- Managed monthly and quarterly sales tax process for 15-20 states, including DOR registration and ADP interface
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Project Controlling
- General ledger accounting
- Auditing
- AR/AP management
- Generally accepted accounting principles
- Monthly account / bank reconciliation
- Statement reconciliation
- ERP systems
- Payroll process
- SAP
- Month-end closing
Hobbies and Interests
I will have one of the winning dishes at any company potluck! I love to cook and sing.
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Mint Condition Inc
01.2024 - 01.2025
Commercial Project Manager
Spencer Ogden
12.2022 - 01.2024
Commercial Project Manager
Andritz Hydro
10.2019 - 04.2022
Global Finance Manager
InVue Security Products, Inc.
10.2008 - 03.2019
BBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
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