Kia Drouin
Fitchburg
Summary
Results-driven Accounting Manager with Vitasoy USA experience, adept at financial data analysis and team leadership. Successfully coordinated audits and managed month-end close processes, enhancing accuracy and compliance. Proven track record in process improvement and effective communication, ensuring timely reporting and optimized cash flow management.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Vitasoy USA / Nasoya Foods USA LLC
Ayer
11.2012 - Current
- Coordinated and led annual audits, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
- Reconciled complex accounts and resolved discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
- Managed month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Tracked expenses and revenues against budgets and forecasts and reported variances.
- Assisted in developing budgets and preparing forecasts.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
- Monitored and managed cash flow, forecasting future financial positions.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Supervise comprehensive functions of accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Directed management of fixed asset investments, capitalization, depreciation, and retirements.
Senior Accountant
Vitasoy USA
Ayer
08.2008 - 10.2012
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review.
- Performed general ledger account reconciliations and generated updated financial documents.
- Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
- Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
- Generated ad hoc reports as requested by executive management team.
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Prepared and distributed financial statements and reports, variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Managed daily closing, reporting and reconciliation functions.
- Completed month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciled bank accounts.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets purchases, disposals, depreciation schedules.
Staff Accountant
Vitasoy USA
Ayer
01.2006 - 07.2008
- Generated financial reports for management review including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement.
- Assisted with budget preparation and monitoring, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitored and analyzed departmental budgets, reporting variances promptly.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
- Identified opportunities to improve internal controls over financial reporting processes.
- Provided financial analysis and support for business expansion and projects.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Ensured compliance with generally accepted accounting principles while preparing financial statements.
- Performed month-end close activities such as accruals, amortization, allocations.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Vitasoy USA
Ayer
05.2000 - 12.2005
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Verified accuracy of invoices and account balances.
- Participated in financial audits related to accounts receivable.
- Reconciled customer accounts and resolved discrepancies.
- Cleared account balances by examining customer payments and payment history and coordinating contact with collections.
- Managed timely invoicing of clients and ensured accurate billing details.
- Worked closely with internal teams to resolve customer billing and payment issues.
- Processed credit memos and adjustments according to company policy.
- Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by verifying accounting statements.
Assistant Manager
Friendlys Ice Cream
Fitchburg
04.1993 - 05.2000
- Managed team of servers and cooks to deliver exceptional food and service.
- Entered daily payroll into ADP for accurate compensation tracking.
- Conducted inventory counts and placed orders to maintain stock levels.
- Ensured completion of all opening and closing tasks consistently.
- Reconciled register totals and cash counts to uphold financial integrity.
Education
MBA - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2010
BBA -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2007
Skills
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Financial data analysis
- ERP systems expertise
Software Experience
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Oracle
- Business Objects
- Ross ERP
- Navision
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Vitasoy USA / Nasoya Foods USA LLC
11.2012 - Current
Senior Accountant
Vitasoy USA
08.2008 - 10.2012
Staff Accountant
Vitasoy USA
01.2006 - 07.2008
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Vitasoy USA
05.2000 - 12.2005
Assistant Manager
Friendlys Ice Cream
04.1993 - 05.2000
MBA - Accounting
University of Phoenix
BBA -
University of Phoenix
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