Accounting Manager Office
Resume:
Celeste Strauch
Tenacious and Dynamic Accounting Manager/ Controller offering 20+ years of hands on comprehensive experience in all facets of accounting, financial management, administration and HR. Proven track record of success in helping rapid growth companies.
568 Cold Water Ln.
McDonough, GA 30252
adczg3@r.postjobfree.com
Linked In Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/celeste-strauch-1a1466a7
EXPERIENCE
Collins Brothers Produce Co., Forest Park, GA — Accounting Manager/ Controller
NOVEMBER 2019- MARCH 2020
Daily Cash Management and GL Reconciliations
Produced Consolidated Financial Statements for 8 Sub-Companies
Implemented Process Improvement for AP and AR including digitalization of company files to online “file cabinet” using KwikTag
Recorded and Audited Intercompany Transactions
Accounting Department Project Manager for Software Transition from Legacy to Dynamics NAV
Sales and Use Tax Reporting and IFTA Calculations and submission
Seko Logistics/ Jomar Transportation, Forest Park, GA- Accounting Manager/ Controller
MARCH 2018- NOVEMBER 2019
Restructured Chart of Account to produce monthly Financial Statement according to 4 company departments
Improved Accounting Procedures in accordance to GAAP Policies, Federal and State Tax Guidelines
Established Ad-Hoc reporting to analyze KPI’s set by Franchise ( Jomar Transportation) and Corporate Office ( Seko Logistics)
Improved collections on 120+ day accounts by 20%
Performed Month End and Year End Procedures- main contact for outside Auditors
Standardize billing on Warehouse Management division to ensure Customer Contracts are being fulfilled and billed accordingly.
Coordinated with subcontractors and freight companies for EDI transfer of billing data to finalize invoices faster
Managed Payroll and Benefits, Employee Onboarding and Terminations.
American Insulated Glass, Conley, GA — Accounting Manager/ Controller
SEPTEMBER 2016- FEBRUARY 2018
Restructured Accounting from Ground Up
Managed AR Collections to lower past due accounts- working with customers to resolve disputes and discrepancies
Introduced 3-Way Match System in AP for all inventory purchases
Recorded Payroll Entries and audited Employee Loans and Officer Advances
Cash Management, Forecasting and set up Budgets
Established Accruals, Deferrals and Depreciation Schedules
Performed Month End and Year End Procedures- main contact for outside Auditors
Melwood Springs Water Co., McDonough, GA - Office Manager/ GM in Training
MARCH 2009- AUGUST 2016
Improved Inventory Management- lowering breakage, spoilage and physical inventory variances
Performed Month End Close Procedures including production of Financial Statements
Cleaned up Accounts Receivable- collecting 120+ days past due balance and deciding which accounts will have to be written off
Oversaw Audit from Corporate Office and implement solutions when problems are found.
Established Yearly Budgets for the division
Supervise office, warehouse and customer service staff- approve vacations, manage schedule, yearly reviews and set up PIP’s if needed
Georgia Crown Distributing, McDonough, Accounts Payable Lead
NOVEMBER 2005- MARCH 2009
Processed 3 way Match System
Validated Sales Expenses, reviewed and processed Company Credit Card Payments
Reconcile AP GL, Supplier Co-Op accounts and Promotion
Bluecheckeredflag.com, East Point, Office & Accounting Manager
NOVEMBER 1999- SEPTEMBER 2015
Managed day to day Admin activities including office equipment maintenance
AP, AR, Cash Management, Dispute Resolution, Credit Card Chargeback
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
P&L and Balance Sheet Management
Budget Modeling
Operational Processes and Standards
Cash Management
Internal Controls
Inventory Management
Project Management
Software Implementation
Multi-company Consolidations
Warehousing and Distribution
Team Building and Mentoring
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Legacy Systems
QuickBooks
JBA Systems 21 (AS400)
Peachtree
Accountmate
Great Plains
MS Office (Advanced Excel)
ADP Payroll Platform
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Dynamics NAV Controllers Bootcamp Certificate
2018 Human Resource Law- Pryor Learning Systems
Project Management, Lean Process, Six Sigma Green Belt- Management and Strategy Institute 2016
Master Certificate in Business Management- MasterClass Management.com/ 2016
Financial Management (courses towards CMA)- British Columbia Institute of Technology/ 1997-199
Bachelors of Business Administration- Saint Joseph’s College / Philippines 1992-1996
REFERENCES
MARK SCANLAN Owner - Jomar Transportation
GEORGIA SCANLAN Operations Manager Jomar
RICHARD FREEMAN Owner - American Insulated Glass
PEDRO RECALDE Systems Manager - Collins Brothers Produce 347-***-****
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