Mary Bray

Experience

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  Ferguson Enterprises Inc

  May 1988 - Jul 2016

  • Conduct in-depth review of financial reports and prepare analysis reports in order to identify areas of profitability, needed improvement, and irregularities and fluctuations in activity. • Provide analysis of Sales, Gross Profit, Gross Margin, Expenses, Labor, Working Capital, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), customer profitability, and other relevant areas for the East Region.• Act as a liaison between branch associates and HQ departments to facilitate transactions and provide resolution to problems.• Provide ad-hoc reports, and conduct special projects, research, and assignments as requested. Show less • Reviewed and analyzed the monthly financial reports for 7 Business Units to identify variances and to ensure the accuracy of reported data. • Performed analysis of branch expenses and suggested and implemented expense reduction strategies, in collaboration with branch management, to increase profitability.• Completed operational analysis and monthly inventory variance and cost reviews, which included Sales & GP review, returned material credits, miscellaneous costs, inventory adjustments, and other variance issues. • Prepared and monitored annual budgets in accordance with corporate and branch business plans and financial goals.• Adviser to managers and branch associates, provided business process instruction, and ensured compliance to corporate accounting processes and standard operating procedures.• Supervised AP associates and ensured AP discrepancies, Purchase Card processing, and other essential business processes were completed accurately and timely. Show less • Managed accounting processes, financial reporting, budget preparation, and internal audit reporting for the branch, comprised of over 30 locations, over $300 million in annual sales, and 600+ associates. Responsible for 3 additional business units concurrently.• Reconciled balance sheet accounts and bank statements, processed journal entries, processed payroll, and calculated commissions. Responsible for Worker’s Compensation and Accident reporting. Developed procedures for, maintained, and approved expense reports, purchase cards (PCards), gas cards, cash boxes, and petty cash.• Managed, developed, and hired a team of 11 associates, identified and utilized their core strengths and talents for maximum performance, efficiency, and accuracy. Prepared annual performance evaluations.• Responsible for ensuring compliance to corporate accounting guidelines and branch adherence to internal control requirements and with Sarbanes-Oxley. • Developed improvements to internal accounting processes and procedures to increase department efficiency and established internal controls. Show less • Prepared and reviewed bank account reconciliations, Loan balance entries, journal entry requests, and general ledger reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.• Prepared and submitted Sales & Use tax payments and was responsible for renewing business licences.• Assisted with budget entry and internal and external audits, • Supervised accounting support staff in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable• Processed payroll, calculated sales commissions, and filed and managed Workers Compensation and accident claims for the branch. Show less • Responsible for collection of all house accounts, COD and Cash Sale accounts, as well as several outside sales accounts. • Processed new account applications, resolved customer discrepancies, processed lien releases, reviewed sales orders for credit release, processed customer credits, and maintained Sales and Use Tax files. • Posted daily payments from the lockbox, performed cash receipts entry, and adjustments and reconciliation of customer discrepancies.• Assisted Credit Manager as needed. Show less

  • Business Services Analyst

    Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

  • District Controller

    Feb 2009 - Dec 2014

  • Branch Controller

    May 2002 - Jan 2009

  • Assistant Controller

    Jan 1997 - Apr 2002

  • Credit Assistant

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

  • Accounts Receivable Clerk

    Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  • Accounts Payable Clerk

    Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  • Data Entry Clerk

    May 1988 - Jan 1989
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  Monumental Markets

  Sept 2016 - now

  Accounting Manager

  Monumental Markets, Inc.,11800 Trolley Lane, Beltsville, MD 20705Accounting Manager (September 2016 – present)• Maintain and manage full cycle accounting functions, including G/L, invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end closing, and payroll procedures.• Assist with special projects within department and as part of a cross-functional team• Provide financial input and strategic information to assist in issues affecting the corporation, and that support the growth of the company Show less