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Sam Richardson

Glasgow,KY

Summary

Senior Accountant with extensive experience in general ledger accounting, known for high standards and delivering results. Consistently ensures accuracy in financial reporting and supports strategic financial goals. Highly collaborative team player who who thrives in dynamic environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Premier Packaging
01.2024 - Current
  • Conduct general ledger reconciliations and process correcting journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Complete month-end flux analysis including preparing financial schedules for department head review
  • Manage end-to-end Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes for subsidiary companies, ensuring seamless financial transactions
  • Support annual external financial audits by supplying information, researching, and verifying discrepancies
  • Assume responsibility for all purchasing cards, overseeing transactions and collaborating with our financial institution to resolve issues
  • Oversee daily, monthly, and annual close processes for subsidiary companies including AR and AP functions, bank reconciliations, and gain/loss on foreign accounts
  • Reconcile company purchasing card monthly to ensure accurate charges

Staff Accountant

Premier Packaging
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Executed monthly account reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data
  • Processed receivables and payables for subsidiary companies
  • Prepared end-of-month accruals for key accounts
  • Oversaw billing, collections, and review of Amazon small parcel program

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Premier Packaging
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Prepared and issued invoices, emphasizing timeliness and accuracy
  • Collaborated with customers to facilitate timely payments
  • Created and distributed credit memos to customers, efficiently managing adjustments and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Managed Accounts Receivable aging, monitoring and addressing outstanding balances to optimize cash flow

Finance Intern

GE Appliances
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Created weekly financial reports to support international sales team
  • Created financial reports to support National Single-Family Contract Team
  • Drafted weekly billing files to ensure timely and proper payment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Louisville
12.2020

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • AdvancedWare
  • SAP Concur
  • Visa Business Solutions
  • General ledger accounting
  • Audit support
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Intercompany transactions
  • GAAP proficiency
  • Financial reporting
  • Journal entry preparation

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Premier Packaging
01.2024 - Current

Staff Accountant

Premier Packaging
01.2022 - 12.2023

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Premier Packaging
01.2021 - 12.2021

Finance Intern

GE Appliances
12.2019 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Louisville
Sam Richardson