Keenna M. Adams
Mount Vernon
Summary
Finance professional with comprehensive background in accounting, ready to contribute to financial management and reporting. Known for accuracy in financial record-keeping and proficiency in auditing and tax preparation. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving financial accuracy and supporting dynamic business needs through analytical problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant II
Hyster Yale Materials Handling Group, Inc.
06.2014 - Current
- Prepare journal entries related to accounts payable activities, general accounting expenses and capital/fixed assets and perform account reconciliations.
- Fixed asset accounting – tracking, valuing, and disposal of physical assets.
- Ensure all activities and entries are in accordance with GAAP and internal controls, including SOX compliance.
- Review and post external and intercompany debit memos. Prepare financial reports quarterly and annually. Reconcile G/L accounts. Prepare leased equipment forecasts. Backup payroll and accounts payable as needed.
- Reconcile and balance accounts for rebill, inter-company, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Month end closing functions, timely and accurate preparation of reports.
- Records Workgroup Coordinator – assist the Records Analyst Site Coordinator in managing site compliance for company’s records management program, including timely delivery of global records management elements, distribution of program communications, and training.
- Mentor and guide co-workers on accounting policies and practices.
Accounting Clerk III – Payroll Administrator
NMHG
03.2000 - 05.2014
- Processing of three separate payrolls in a timely and accurate manner, utilizing ADP Enterprise Software. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, input and reconciliation of hours, changes in department pay rate changes, any adjustments and/or corrections, and input of general deductions, tax information, and direction deposit information. Prior experience with input of new hires, terminations, benefits, and 401k contributions. Maintain a positive relationship with employees and work to resolve any issues or concerns to their satisfaction in a timely manner. Processing and submission of payroll data of contract employees to supplier.
- Knowledge of company policies, labor and tax laws.
- Worked closely with Human Resources regarding leaves of absence, medical leaves, absence issues, benefits, metrics and reporting, and additional personnel related processes.
- General accounting duties including operational reporting for labor and productivity, complete monthly closing and supplemental schedules, reconciliation of ADP payroll register to SAP interfaces, providing information for forecasting, and payroll analysis.
Accounting Clerk III – Sr. Accounts Payable Clerk
NMHG
09.1994 - 03.2000
- Prompt and accurate payment and distribution of high volume of accounts payable transactions, both domestic and foreign. Act as liaison between vendors and accounts payable and assist/guide accounts payable clerks.
- Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and perform account reconciliations.
- Resolve any receiving/cost discrepancies that may arise between the finance and purchasing department; maintain petty cash and reconciliation of expense reports.
- Worked closely in cooperation with Division office as accounts payable processes were relocated. After transition, maintained liaison status between plant and division office to facilitate reconciliation of invoice issues.
Accounting Clerk
NMHG
01.1993 - 09.1994
- Responsibilities included processing vendor invoices for payment of production parts received.
- Switchboard alternate.
Regional Accountant
Rite Aid Store Planning, Inc.
Richmond, KY
06.1992 - 12.1992
- Primary responsibilities included accounts payable, working with contractors performing maintenance or building new stores, maintaining petty cash, and processing/auditing expense reports.
- Training of new employees on Dun & Bradstreet Millennium System.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management, minor in Accounting
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN01-2013
Skills
- Excellent data entry skills
- Ability to multi-task under pressure, with tight deadlines
- Excellent verbal, written, and inter-personal skills; team player
- Self-motivated; work well with little or no supervision
- Hands on experience with MS Office, SAP, AS400, ADP Enterprise HRIS Systems, HROne Workday
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts payable
- Financial reporting
- Attention to detail
- General ledger entries
- Payroll processing
- Account reconciliation processes
Timeline
Accountant II
Hyster Yale Materials Handling Group, Inc.
06.2014 - Current
Accounting Clerk III – Payroll Administrator
NMHG
03.2000 - 05.2014
Accounting Clerk III – Sr. Accounts Payable Clerk
NMHG
09.1994 - 03.2000
Accounting Clerk
NMHG
01.1993 - 09.1994
Regional Accountant
Rite Aid Store Planning, Inc.
06.1992 - 12.1992
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management, minor in Accounting
Indiana Wesleyan University