Assistant Controller - Washington Metal Fabricators - Washington, MO
(2025-05)
- Managed the day-to-day financial operations of the company, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and general ledger maintenance
- Prepared accurate and timely monthly financial statements for review by senior management
- Implemented internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and systems efficiency through automation initiatives
- Analyzed inventory levels regularly to identify slow-moving items or excess stock situations
- Coordinated month-end close activities including journal entries preparation, account reconciliations, accruals management
- Managed the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate recording and tracking of company assets
- Evaluated existing accounting policies and procedures, recommending updates or enhancements as needed
- Performed profitability analysis on various product lines or customer segments
- Investigated discrepancies identified during account reconciliations, taking corrective actions when necessary
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, accounting standards changes, and regulatory updates
Senior Accountant - KAI Enterprises, LLC - St Louis, MO
(2023-01 - 2025-12)
- Prepare monthly bank recs, balance sheets, and income statements across all entities
- Manage company assets & record monthly depreciation
- Record all journal entries for month end
- Conduct general ledger variance analysis
- Reconcile all payroll accounts across all entities
- Assist compliance with lien-waivers
- Reconcile intercompany accounts
- Enter weekly A/P for both subcontractors and material invoices
- Assist with year-end audits
- Weekly A/R reporting
- Record daily cash receipting
- Research and manage payment inquiries from subcontractors
- Prepare annual 1099's
- Prepare weekly cash flow analysis and manage LOC
- Process owner distributions quarterly
- Reconcile KAI Build job cost errors on company credit cards
- Manage WEX account for all KAI Build jobs
Accounting/Human Resources Manager - Meridian Lighting - St Louis, MO
(2018-01 - 2023-12)
- Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements across all entities
- Process Payroll and benefits for all 13 employees
- Prepare monthly commission and margin reporting for sales manager
- Prepare cash flow forecasting
- Record and manage assets & depreciation
- Prepare sales and use tax per state requirements
- Record all GL journal entries
- Assist in all audits and compliance requirements
- Manage A/R & A/P
- Prepare annual 1099's
- Manage inventory; track purchases, cycle count, and record/process all freight and tariffs
- Manage business license renewals
- Prepare annual business filings with the State of Missouri
- Reconcile company credit card purchases across all entities
Financial Specialist - Cope Plastics - Alton, IL
(2017-01 - 2018-12)
- Manage all A/P & A/R
- Responsible for PO matching; resolve any discrepancies
- Manage all vendor returns
- Reconcile freight invoices within AX system
- Prepare monthly financial statements and reconciliations
- Assist with annual audits
Accounting and Payroll Manager - Integra Construction - St Charles, MO
(2015-01 - 2017-12)
- Process payroll and taxes company wide
- Create Lien Waivers and monthly AIA forms
- Prepare monthly billings for subcontractors
- Process weekly carpenter union stamps for field employees
- Prepare monthly financial statement package
- Process all A/P invoices
- Process A/R and assist with any collection attempts
