Staff/Sr. Accountant

JANINE “JAN” FOWLER

SYSTEMS

SAP, Sage Acc-Pac, Microsoft Dynamics, Advanced Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, IF statements)

EXPERIENCE

WM Shirley September 2023 to March 2024

Accounts Payable Lead (Contract) Cypress, TX

Streamlined vendor setup procedures for seamless onboarding.

Proficient in meticulous 3-way matching processes to ensure accuracy and accountability.

Proactively resolved disputes and discrepancies between company and vendors, fostering positive relationships.

Collaborating closely with leadership to ensure precise coding and approvals, optimizing financial transparency.

Assisting CFO in managing weekly cash disbursements, maintaining liquidity and financial stability.

Conducting monthly reconciliation of designated General Ledger (G/L) accounts.

KW International, Inc. August 2021 to July 2023

Accounts Payable Lead Houston, TX

Spearheaded all facets of Accounts Payable operations, demonstrating expertise in:

Efficient vendor setup procedures, ensuring smooth onboarding processes.

Thorough execution of 3-way matching protocols to uphold accuracy and accountability standards.

Resolve disputes and discrepancies between company and vendors, nurturing collaborative partnerships.

Facilitation of seamless communication with department heads to ensure precise coding and approvals, enhancing financial transparency and compliance.

Vital support to CFO in managing weekly cash disbursements, optimizing cash flow management strategies.

Conducted meticulous monthly reconciliation of designated G/L accounts and AP accounts, safeguarding financial integrity and regulatory adherence.

Mentored 2 indirect reports, fostering a positive and high-performance team environment.

Sage Pump October 2018 to May 2021

Senior Accountant Houston, TX

Promoted from Staff Accountant to a pivotal role within a lean accounting department, initially consisting of only myself and the Controller.Dynamic responsibilities encompassed:

Proficiently managed Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and collections processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Conducted reconciliations with meticulous attention to detail, guaranteeing financial integrity.

Developed and implemented comprehensive policies and procedures, optimizing operational workflows.

Adapted and evolved as the department expanded, assuming additional responsibilities commensurate with organizational growth.

Demonstrated resilience and adaptability during a transitional period following the departure of the Controller, seamlessly assuming his duties while maintaining day-to-day operations.

Facilitated the onboarding and training of two new team members on internal systems and procedures, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.

Assumed broader administrative and higher-level accounting functions, showcasing versatility and leadership in multitasking roles.

Musket Corporation September 2014 to August 2016

Intercompany Accountant Houston, TX

Conducted meticulous intercompany research and reconciliation duties across a network of five sister companies within the Oil and Gas sector.

Proficiently managed the research and reconciliation of Accounts Receivable and Payable, aligning with purchase/sales/receipt/delivery transactions of Gasoline, Diesel, Biofuels, and CNG products.

Oversaw reconciliation processes for accrued freight expenses at the end of each month, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards.

Spearheaded research and reconciliation efforts concerning Diesel additives to jungles, optimizing Biodiesel credit utilization.

Executed month-end reconciliations and corrections, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity.

Intermarine, LLC - Houston, TX November 2006 to September 2014

Staff Accountant Houston, TX

Specialized in Project-Based Accounting & Financial Reconciliation, which included managing comprehensive project-based accounting tasks, including estimating, and tracking voyages, tracking prepaid expenses, and ensuring accurate recording and expensing.

Conducted daily reconciliation of over 20 bank accounts, with meticulous month-end reconciliation for over 100 accounts, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity.

Facilitated intercompany reconciliations for 24 companies, fostering transparent financial relationships and compliance.

Oversaw end-of-month account accruals and corrections, optimizing financial reporting processes and compliance standards.

Elevated to a leadership role in Special Projects Accounting, leading initiatives such as:

Cleanup of Bucket Voyage Account, resolving un-reconciled revenue and expenses for projects spanning over a decade.

Freight-Forwarding Account reconciliation, addressing revenue discrepancies spanning over 15 years.

Streamlined supply chain prepaid expense reconciliation for major vendors, expensing quarterly payments on a monthly basis for enhanced financial visibility.

Tracked and reported out-of-country revenue and expenses to the Balance of Payment division of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

EDUCATION

Texas A & M University-Kingsville Graduated 1999

BBA in Finance Kingsville, TX

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