KATHERINE PAJADAN

[email protected] • 904-909-6959 • St. Johns, FL
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/may-p-66a23b2b

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Accounting Manager with 15+ years of experience across banking and construction environments, delivering accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Proven expertise in full-cycle accounting, job cost accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close. Highly skilled in construction and property management accounting systems, ERP platforms, and advanced financial tools to support operational decision-making. Seeking to leverage deep accounting leadership and strategic insight to advance into a Controller role.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Accountant
09/2023 - 05/2025
ConceptDrop , Seattle, WA
• Establish and maintain a robust accounting system for a fast-growing startup, including a chart of accounts, bookkeeping, and financial reporting; produced monthly P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports that informed executive-level decision-making
• Produce financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, that delivered clear insights into the company's financial position
Property Accountant
05/2022 - 10/2023
FJ De La Cruz Investments , San Jose, CA
• Administer accounting functions for 7 properties, prepared monthly financial statements, annual budgets, and cash flow forecasts
• Improved revenue by 10% through financial data optimization with the operations manager
• Maintain detailed financial records for all property transactions in compliance with GAAP
• Reconcile monthly accounts receivable for all properties, reducing the average outstanding accounts receivable balance and improving cash flow
• Streamlined property financial management by utilizing AppFolio software and generated financial reports and reduced processing time
Accounting Manager
04/2022 - 09/2023
Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. , Jacksonville, FL
• Managed payroll accounting functions, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX
• Led month-end close processes, conducted quarterly PTO accrual true-ups, and partnered with HR team to maintain payroll data integrity, promptly addressing employee data discrepancies
• Oversaw the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment disbursement, vendor management, and month-end close, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency
• Managed general ledger activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Managed fleet department accounting. Overseeing asset tracking, expense management, depreciation, and financial reporting ensuring accuracy, compliance, and cost efficiency, while supporting fleet coordinators with operational and financial needs
• Provided leadership, management, and accountability (LMA) by mentoring and developing team members, setting clear expectations, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals, fostering a high-performance and results- driven culture
Accounting Manager
12/2019 - 09/2023
365 Alongside Pty Ltd , Brisbane, Australia
• Audited and reconciled bank transactions and vendor invoices; identified and resolved discrepancies that resulted in increased savings for the company
• Controlled and maintain the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and timely
• Led the billing and payment process for construction projects, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing and payment processing; maintained a high accuracy rate and reduced billing errors
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll and manage all payroll transactions correctly and on time
• Processing month-end reports including creating and reconciling payroll journals
• Produce and present monthly financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements with accuracy
• Implemented custom Xero and Simpro integration with 3rd-party services and tools, improved data security and reduced manual data entry errors
Operational Specialist
06/2020 - 04/2022
Classroom Friendly Supplies , Las Vegas, NV
• Completed 500+ orders weekly through QuickBooks and Shopify, ensuring quality and accurate inventory levels and timely order fulfillment; maintained a 99.9% order accuracy rate and 95% customer satisfaction rate
• Resolved 100+ customer inquiries weekly through multichannel support including email, chat, and social media, and increased customer satisfaction through empathetic and personalized communication
Accounting Assistant
06/2013 - 12/2021
The Office Guru Limited , Pinnacle, NC
• Performed basic bookkeeping, including data entry, bank reconciliations, invoice reviews, and payment processing
• Assisted payroll for 100 employees, resulting in timely and accurate salary distribution within 4 days each month
• Managed accounts receivable to maximize collections and minimize debt expenses, ensuring the efficient retrieval of outstanding payments
• Reconciled credit cards and bank accounts, ensuring regular optimization of cash flow statements
• Managed all data entry and accounts payable into Xero, ensuring the company's invoices' accuracy
Bookkeeper
05/2005 - 04/2010
ILI LIMITED , Metro Manila, Philippines
• Managed invoice approval workflows and vendor relationships to ensure timely payment of all invoices; reduced vendor overdue payment rate by 75% and improved cash flow
• Improved supplier satisfaction by automating payment processes and digitizing invoices, reducing cycle time by 20%
• Streamlined accounting process by creating custom fields for transaction entry and developed a new data entry and validation system; reduced transaction errors and improved the accuracy of financial reports
• Reconciled month-end statement against outstanding payable
Assistant Manager
09/2002 - 04/2005
BDO Unibank , Metro Manila, Philippines
• Orchestrated daily cash management operations, overseeing everything from cash handling to processing and reconciliation
• Conducted monthly audits to ensure compliance with banking standards; identified and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner, resulting in an improved audit rating
• Ensured proper documentation of all enrollments in the cash management system and transactions
• Streamlined communication between vendors and internal departments to ensure seamless cash management operations; improved payment processing time and reduce payment errors
• Managed a team of cash management staff, providing guidance, coaching, and feedback to ensure high performance and productivity
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring the timely and professional fulfillment of cash management needs
• Conducted product acceptance testing and provided feedback to design and development teams resulting in increased customer satisfaction and driving an increase in sales
Branch Cashier
09/2002 - 04/2005
BDO Unibank , Metro Manila, Philippines
• Reconciled daily transactions in adherence to all regulatory guidelines and company policies; processed up to 300 transactions daily with an average error rate of 0.5%
• Achieved 100% accuracy in financial records by balancing cash drawers and simplified daily reconciliations
• Managed cash inventory levels to minimize shortages and excesses, ensuring that cash supplies were adequate for daily operations including ATMs
• Responded to customer inquiries and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner, achieving high levels of customer satisfaction cash and maintaining a high level of attention to prevent errors or discrepancies
• Managed large volumes of cash and maintained high attention to prevent errors or discrepancies
• Promoted bank products and services to customers, achieving sales targets and contributing to overall branch revenue
• Mentored new employees on cash handling procedures and customer service protocols
Branch Operations Specialist
05/2000 - 08/2002
BDO Unibank , Metro Manila, Philippines
• Served the branch's daily operations, including customer service, cash handling, and inventory management
• Collaborated closely with the branch cashier and branch manager to surpass customer expectations and ensure the fulfillment of needs
• Maintain accurate financial records, including cash registers, petty cash, and accounts receivable/payable
• Coordinated with the preparation of branch reports and budgets for the branch
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align branch operations with corporate objectives, ensuring seamless coordination and integration
• Monitored customer complaints and liaise with the branch manager to address and resolve issues

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting
University of Santo Tomas , Metro Manila, Philippines

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Spectrum for Controllers and Managers
Viewpoint
Xero Certified Advisor
Xero
Payroll Badge
Paycor
Simpro Certified User
simPRO Software
Spectrum Core Module Boot Camp
Viewpoint
Quickbooks Advisor
QuickBooks Online Professional
The CPR Framework
Leverage
Aero Certified User
Aero Workflow

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