Financial Analyst, Accounting,Project Management and Manufacturing exp
Resume:
April Chappel
Washington, Pa ***** 412-***-**** *****@*******.**
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-chappel-5146667
Summary
Senior Accountant with nearly 20 years of private industry experience. Skilled in month-end close, general ledger analysis, financial reporting, accruals, prepaids, and amortizations. Proven expertise in ERP systems and financial tools, with a track record of streamlining accounting operations and delivering actionable insights.
Areas of Expertise:
Financial Modeling • Hyperion • SEC Reporting (10-K, 10-Q) • Management Reporting • Forecasting • SAP • Oracle • Blackline • Journal Entries • Variance Analysis • Leadership • Communication • KPIs
Professional Experience
Controller
Confidential – Washington, PA
Jan 2022 – Sep 2024
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Led annual audits of county ROW offices, identifying compliance risks and improving audit readiness.
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Directed bi-weekly payroll and retirement processing, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.
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Achieved $100K in cost savings in Q1 through budget controls and process optimization.
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Authorized all financial disbursements and enforced compliance with fiscal procedures.
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Managed and mentored a team of 11, improving operational efficiency.
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Implemented cost-saving initiatives such as mandatory direct deposit.
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Identified and escalated a $1.3M budget overage in 2023, supporting remediation efforts.
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Collaborated with auditors to resolve fund misallocations and ensure policy compliance.
Financial Analyst II
FedEx Supply Chain – Pittsburgh, PA (Remote)
Jul 2021 – Feb 2024
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Maintained a rolling 24-month budget and monthly forecasts to support strategic planning.
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Partnered with operations to align P&L expectations and drive profitability.
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Led cost-saving initiatives across multiple locations to reduce operational spend.
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Delivered financial insights and advised senior leadership on budget performance.
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Performed monthly variance analysis and recorded adjusting entries.
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Established labor rate structures and monitored temporary labor cost trends.
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Reconciled monthly inventory and managed surge/overtime billing cycles.
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Prepared contract charge reconciliations and accurate payroll accruals.
Cost Accountant
Eagle Manufacturing – Wellsburg, WV
Mar 2020 – Jul 2021
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Conducted monthly variance analysis and posted journal entries to support accurate close.
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Researched and resolved manufacturing variances, driving cost control.
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Produced financial reports for internal and government use across multiple sites.
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Delivered variance analysis across income statement and balance sheet accounts.
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Mapped distribution center workflows and identified process improvement opportunities.
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Led re-budgeting during unexpected demand surges to maintain fiscal alignment.
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Built forecast models and created bridges to explain budget-to-actual variances.
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Trained employees on accounting principles to build department-wide financial literacy.
Financial Analyst III
Carpenter Powder Products – Bridgeville, PA
Jun 2017 – Feb 2020
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Performed monthly inventory analysis and booked corresponding entries.
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Resolved manufacturing cost variances and implemented process improvements.
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Managed international intercompany banking transactions and reconciliations.
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Delivered cost-per-pound analysis to leadership, influencing margin improvements.
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Produced internal and government financial reports across multiple entities.
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Maintained SOX compliance and variance documentation across divisions.
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Conducted full product costing and Hyperion-based financial analysis.
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Created bridges for forecast-to-actual comparisons; hired and trained new analysts.
Operational Senior Accountant
ServiceLink – Moon Township, PA
Mar 2016 – Jun 2017
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Led implementation and training of Blackline system as administrator across departments.
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Managed balance sheet reconciliations, COGS analysis, and GL account creation.
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Conducted financial statement reviews and mid-year budget reforecasting.
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Maintained GAAP-compliant general ledger rules for production systems.
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Audited revenue and expense mapping to improve billing accuracy.
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Automated billing and AP processes, reducing manual entry errors.
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Facilitated accounting-operations trainings to improve cross-functional alignment.
Senior Accountant
Consol Energy – Canonsburg, PA
Dec 2014 – Feb 2016
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Booked expense accruals and maintained accurate general ledger entries.
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Performed balance sheet and bank reconciliations; processed royalty payments.
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Prepared internal greybook reporting and conducted variance analysis.
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Completed SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, S-1), footnotes, and disclosure testing.
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Resolved payment issues, check runs, audit requests, and system corrections.
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Managed full accounting cycle for terminal operations.
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Contributed to CNXC MLP launch by handling financial analysis and contract review.
Education
Robert Morris College – Moon Township, PA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting)
Graduated: December 2005
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