Kara Lynne Haggard

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Atlanta, GA 30316 acuf5h@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions.

Hold the skills and knowledge to ensure compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, the SEC, the IRS and other national, state and local governing bodies.

Command strong communication skills to convey to business units, business partners and auditors issues impacting accounting records and financial reports.

EDUCATION

SAMFORD UNIVERSITY, Birmingham, AL

MBA – Finance/Accounting

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM, Birmingham, AL

Accounting Equivalency – undergraduate level accounting core classes

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HUNTSVILLE, Huntsville, AL

BSBA in Finance and Marketing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER, Atlanta, GA 2015 – 2016

Senior Accountant

Accounted for a non-profit medical practice with 7 locations using Sage/MAS90

Prepared and entered journal entries

Managed and analyzed monthly revenue

Reviewed grant agreements for proper accounting and use

Prepared month-end and quarter-end close

Reconciled all liability accounts

Prepared monthly account analyses

Managed fixed asset module

Maintained strong internal controls

TRANE AIR CONDITIONING/INGERSOLL RAND, Atlanta, GA 2009 – 2015

PARTS ADMINISTRATOR - ACCOUNTING

Provided financial support for 20 commercial parts stores in GA, AL, TN, & AR

Analyzed and provided cost/benefit analyses for new revenue streams

Traced transactions to the general ledger to ensure they are recorded properly

Researched and evaluated accounts receivable disputes for further action

Prepared and provided district store managers with sales and inventory reporting

Monitored and cleared items on various GL accounts using PeopleSoft

Worked closely with internal and external auditors on quarterly and yearly audits

Ensured data integrity between RetailNet, TPS, PeopleSoft and Actuate software systems

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – VARIOUS CONTRACTS, Atlanta, GA 2008 – 2009

Prepared monthly profit and loss statements and payroll taxes

Handled IRS and state payroll tax audit

Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable

Handled annual SEC 10K audit for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

Automated month-end close and financial statement preparation

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GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION, Atlanta, GA 2003 – 2008

Senior Accountant

Accounted for the sales of Consumer Products (> $500,000,000 per month)

Reconciled rebate accruals (> $75,000,000 per month)

Managed revenue allocation back to the mills

Prepared and entered GL entries

Prepared month-end and quarter-end close

Prepared monthly account analyses

Ensured data integrity in Data Warehouse, SAP, and the Revenue Allocation Module

Worked closely with Ernst & Young and Deloitte & Touche on quarterly audits

Developed audit programs for 10K-SEC audit rating and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

Developed strong internal control system

Took accounting practices from publicly traded requirements to privately owned

Participated in ledger conversion from SAP 3.1 to SAP 4.6

Participated in ledger conversion from SAP 4.6 to SAP 6.0

CAPITAL PROPERTIES, Atlanta, GA (company based in Birmingham, AL) 1997 – 2003

Senior Accountant

Managed all general ledger & accounting functions for a property management company

Prepared or reviewed all daily general ledger functions and journal entries

Prepared or reviewed month-end and year-end closings

Prepared and/or reviewed financial statements, reconcilements, sales and payroll taxes

Ensured all licenses/permits were current and company was in compliance with laws

Acted as direct link with Certified Public Accountants for audits and tax preparation

Gathered estimates and prepared cost/profit analysis reports for new building purchases

Performed financial analysis and budget preparation

Managed a staff of up to 12 employees

COMPASS BANK, Birmingham, AL 1994 - 1997

Auditor

Lead or participated in audits of operations departments, investment departments, and branches

Reviewed financial information and reconcilements for correctness

Reviewed documentation for completeness

Traced transactions to the general ledger

Ensured bank compliance with laws and policies

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

SAP 3.0, SAP 4.6, SAP 6.0, Olaris, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Sage/MAS90, RetailNet, TPS, Actuate, CRM, BPO Infinium, Hyperian, IPS General Ledger, TATA Accounting, Dynamics/Great Plains, Peachtree, Quickbooks Pro, MasterBuilder, Bank Mainframe System, FastTax, Accounting Solutions, Excel, Access, Word, Real World, MedStar, Landtech, Timberline, REA Real Estate Accounting Software

VOLUNTEERING

The Episcopal Church Of The Holy Comforter 2008 - present

Holy Comforter has a program called The Friendship Center. The Friendship Center is a safe, loving, and inclusive community that promotes the mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing of adults marginalized by poverty and mental health challenges. I volunteer each Wednesday evening and mainly sit with one member that has extreme schizophrenia. It allows her to participate in the program and is a very rewarding experience for me. We've become friends over the years and I look forward to seeing her each Wednesday.

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