Christina Plogger, MBA
Senior Financial Analyst at Material Handling Systems, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI
SimplilearnDec, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Material Handling Systems, Inc.
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United States
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Financial Analyst
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Nov 2018 - Present
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Business Process Analyst
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Jan 2020 - Present
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Senior Business Unit Accountant
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Nov 2018 - Jan 2020
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Carbide Industries LLC
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Manager
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Mar 2016 - Sep 2018
Executed general accounting functions (AR/AP, reconciliations, bank deposits. payroll) in accordance with company policies and GAAP. My responsibilities also included monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing procedures performing all reconciliations and analysis of variances. I leverage my knowledge of the ERP system to generate reporting including fixed assets, expenses, commissions etc. I collaborate closely with management delivering weekly cash forecasts and financial reviews to support planning and decision making. Through a proactive review of financial activity, I ensure adherence to internal controls. I also process documentation such as W-2s, employee 1099s, and worker compensation claims as well as documenting customer activity, updating records, and tracking cost data. A few key achievements in this tenure include: ► Managed the upgrade process of the ADP system from version 2 to version 12 delivering an annual cost savings averaging $20,000. ► Recognized expert in the use of Microsoft Excel, ADP, and Sage database system ensuring data integrity, maintaining systems, and supporting users. Show less
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Accountant
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Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
This position was a short-term assignment where I focused on reviewing current processes and procedures to recommend areas for improvements to drive continual positive change. I also applied my skills to prepare comprehensive reporting packages for presentation to the Board of Directors. A key achievement in this tenure include: ► Applied technical knowledge to transition the AP subsystem to a paperless system. This position was a short-term assignment where I focused on reviewing current processes and procedures to recommend areas for improvements to drive continual positive change. I also applied my skills to prepare comprehensive reporting packages for presentation to the Board of Directors. A key achievement in this tenure include: ► Applied technical knowledge to transition the AP subsystem to a paperless system.
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MRC Global
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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General Ledger Accountant
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Sep 2007 - Oct 2015
As the firm’s General Ledger System Accountant, I administered the system ensuring the timely posting and reconciliation from all subsystems on a monthly basis. I managed the updating and maintenance of the firm’s financial and statistical models which drew data from 80 source reports. As the recognized system subject matter expert, I was called upon to construct ad-hoc reporting as well as creating reporting packages to capture KPI data for review by the executive team. I advised and consulted with internal teams on leveraging our technology to support process and data management improvements. A few key achievements in this tenure include:► Core member of the project team which migrated the in-house general ledger to Oracle in 2008.► Consulted on the deployment of the General Ledger Interface Correction system achieving a monthly reduction in load time by 75%. ► Devised and executed the publishing of more than 100 recurring reports as System Administrator for the TM1 IBM Cognos BI. Posted the reports via web services allowing data access for over 300 users across North America ► Designed the firm’s budget templates and updated the ongoing budget totals for over 200 locations.► Constructed the reporting hierarchies for both internal and external financial statements significantly improving the accuracy and efficiency of the process. ► Converted the budgeting process from labor-intensive manual spreadsheets to an integrated budgeting system.► Facilitated general ledger system training for more than 80 users and provided technical support for system issues. ► Designated super user for the transition to SAP providing consultants with the workflow for the GL system. Show less
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Accountant/Regional Coordinator
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Jan 2007 - Sep 2008
I joined MRC Global to coordinate monthly, quarterly and year-end closings prepare journal entries, and perform account, financial statement, and profit and loss analysis for 30 branches executing over 40 account reconciliations each month. My administrative tasks included maintaining and updating the firm’s chart of accounts, reporting structures, and creating financial statements for each specialized business unit as well as for the sale of discontinued segments to external buyers. As the designated Accountant for the Eastern Region I audited the financial statements and budget for all 20 branches. A key achievement in this tenure include:► Managed the general ledger system integrating seven acquisitions and supporting the firm’s IPO. Show less
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Education
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Marshall University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General -
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting