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Kimberly Skaggs

Cabot

Summary

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Finance Manager/Compliance Officer

MKT Fastening, LLC
01.2019 - Current
  • Monthly Financial Close and Analysis
  • Finalize GAAP to IFRS Monthly Reporting
  • Recommend and Implement KPI’s for Production, Sales, and Maintenance to improve DSO, Improve Inventory Turnover, and Increase visibility with machine maintenance costs
  • Managed implementation of Microsoft Business Central, Shop Floor, and Warehouse Management; thereby eliminating manual processes and improving transparency into daily production
  • Developed a new Chart of Accounts and codes to account for IRS 263A
  • Safety Program implementation, training, and oversight
  • As the Company Compliance Officer, ensure employees are trained in Transfer Pricing, Fair Trade, Credit Management, and Information Security
  • Implemented Information Security Restrictions and Employee Guidelines
  • Implemented stricter Quality Compliance policies
  • Compliance with IFRS monthly reporting
  • Prepare ROI Calculations for Planning and Budget purposes and controlling capital expenditures
  • Cost Variance Analysis
  • Oversee a team of 8 Accounting/Office Personnel
  • Promote teamwork and encourage collaboration in operations, purchasing and accounting to improve output and efficiencies
  • Employee Recognition to improve relations with teams.

Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager

U.S. Vanadium (formerly Evraz Stratcor, Inc.)
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Prepare monthly financial reporting and analysis with $80+ Million in Revenues
  • Review monthly closing files, prepare monthly production cost reports
  • Actuals vs Rolling Forecast and Budget analysis and KPI’s
  • Cash Management, - oversee multiple general fund and control disbursement accounts
  • Cash Flow Reporting and Forecasting
  • Prepare monthly general ledger closing entries
  • General Ledger account maintenance and reconciliations
  • Budget preparation review including various scenarios analysis
  • Intercompany account reconciliations with international group companies
  • Multi-State Governmental Setup & Reporting – Sales/Use, Withholding, SUI, Excise/Franchise
  • Credit management and review of customer accounts up to $2M
  • Preparation of quarterly IFRS package
  • Fixed Assets / Depreciation Schedules
  • Year End financial and tax audits
  • Record production and inventory movements
  • Ensure policies and control procedures are followed.

Staff Accountant

U.S. Vanadium (formerly Evraz Stratcor, Inc.)
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Prepare, post, and reconcile monthly inventory
  • Prepare monthly production cost reports / G&A Packs
  • Calculate overhead, departmental, labor and material costs
  • Responsible for preparation of $4M hourly Labor Budget
  • Manage $17M average accounts receivable
  • Monitor Sales and A/R activity for reporting accuracy
  • Implemented Online expense reporting for T&E users
  • Implemented and oversee corporate card program
  • Assist with department year-end financial and tax audits
  • Record off-site warehouse inventory movement and close
  • Fixed Assets roll forward and reconciliation
  • Review/Approve accounts payable voucher listing and sales/use tax reports
  • Monthly analysis of overtime and budget overruns
  • Backup for salary payroll and benefits
  • Backup for preparation of monthly financial statements.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance And Business Analytics

Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business
09.2022 - Current

Master of Accountancy -

University of Phoenix
Little Rock, AR
10.2016

Bachelor of Science -

University of Phoenix
Little Rock, AR
10.2014

Skills

  • Performance Analysis
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Modeling

Skills Accomplishments

  • Won the company a Community Development Block Grant from the State of Arkansas to purchase new IT Infrastructure.
  • Served as project manager to implement new ERP/MRP system for two companies.

Key Functions

Accounting professional in manufacturing, cost accounting, operation, and financial analysis. Advanced in Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Epicor Financial system, Microsoft Business Central, ADP, and UKG. My experience includes IFRS, Budgeting and Forecasting, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, HRIS, Payroll, and Management Reporting. Driven, career-oriented, disciplined, and eager to see what’s next.

Timeline

Master of Business Administration - Finance And Business Analytics

Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business
09.2022 - Current

Finance Manager/Compliance Officer

MKT Fastening, LLC
01.2019 - Current

Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager

U.S. Vanadium (formerly Evraz Stratcor, Inc.)
01.2015 - 01.2019

Staff Accountant

U.S. Vanadium (formerly Evraz Stratcor, Inc.)
01.2010 - 01.2015

Master of Accountancy -

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science -

University of Phoenix
Kimberly Skaggs