Sherry Bumpus, CPA

Experience

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  Georgia-Pacific Corporation

  Jun 2000 - Aug 2000

  Intern
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  Georgia-Pacific Corporation

  Aug 2001 - Dec 2006

  Communication Paper RebatesManage Rebate ProgramsWorked with the sales force and pricing analysts to set up accrual of Rebate Programs in SAP, Book Monthly Accrual Adjustments, Process Payments and Account AnalysisMonth-end Closing entries; reporting to internal and external customersConduct a Preliminary Close Meeting with Pricing Team, Analysis, and Sales to inform and analyze reason for Accrual Adjustments Review of Accounts Receivable Reconciliation including A/R Trade, DFR Reserves, Securitization AccountsReconciliation of Cash Discount Reserves and Lockbox Bank AccountsPreparation and Reporting of A/R Rollforward Reports to Corporate CreditCash Application Quality AssuranceSupervise Accounting Team Lead Payroll Tax and AccountingPrepare and file quarterly/annual state and local withholding returnsCollect outstanding refunds and resolve correspondence received from State and Local Governments

  • Senior Accountant-Communication Papers

    Oct 2005 - Dec 2006

  • Senior Accountant

    May 2004 - Sept 2005

  • Staff Accountant - Accountant II

    Aug 2001 - Apr 2004
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  Consumer Products

  Jan 2007 - May 2008

  Supervisor of Accounting

  Accounting and Month-End CloseBooked Accruals and Reconciled the Retail Trade and Slotting AccountsPerformed and process improved the Sales Pass back to the mill locationsReview of Accounts Receivable Reconciliations including A/R Trade, DFR Reserves, Securitization AccountsRan and maintained the sales admin and warehouse allocations to profit centersReportingCompleted the DSO/DSI ReportsProvided data for the DISC tax credit

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  Georgia-Pacific Corporation

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2010

  Manager of Accounting

  Accounting and Month-end Close Oversee the month-end close process for Revenue AccountingPerform a monthly review of the balance sheet, including A/R and Sales related accountsWork with the Global Category Director and Supply Chain Management on accounting for Barter transactionsPerform a quarterly Koch Trial Balance for Revenue Related AccountsComplete the A/R variance Analysis ReportValidate and improve complex accounting requirements within area of responsibility, including revenue recognition and reserve for deduct from remittancesWork with the Business Finance customers on accounting for Revenue AccrualsTalent ManagementManage a team eleven accountants Special ProjectsSuccessfully developed a plan and transitioned tasks from Canada as a result of reorganizationDeveloped the Sales Pass back at a Category level to the mill locations Show less

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  Conduent

  Jun 2010 - Dec 2019

  Senior Accounting Manager