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Melody Young

@melodyyoung

Accounting leader and manager with 10+ years driving month-end close, SOX controls, and multi-entity financial reporting.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a team where I can lead multi-entity accounting, strengthen internal controls and SOX compliance, and improve month-end close and financial reporting through ERP and process enhancements—while collaborating closely across finance and operations.

I’m an Accounting leader and manager with 10+ years of progressive experience overseeing month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and process improvements across multi-entity accounting operations in manufacturing and shared services environments.

In my current role as an Accounting Manager at Genuine Parts Company (Financial Shared Services), I manage a team of 9 (5 offshore) and lead month-end close for eight subsidiaries with multi-currency accounting. I identify and implement process improvements, review and approve over 100 reconciliations monthly, and perform yearly SOX testing and assessments to ensure documented controls are met. I also partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and corporate leadership to support reporting accuracy and operational initiatives.

Previously at IC Biomedical, LLC, I managed a team of 6 while strengthening accounting policies and internal controls, coordinating audits, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. Earlier, as a Sr. Staff Accountant and Staff Accountant at Phoenix Healthcare Management Services Inc., I supported accurate month-end close through journal entries, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable operations, and fixed asset management, while maintaining compliance through internal controls and audit-ready documentation. I’m energized by ERP implementations and technology-enabled automation that reduces manual processing time and improves transaction accuracy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Accounting Manager

Current

Genuine Parts Company

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Managed a team of 9 (5 offshore) overseeing month-end close, monthly accruals/journal entries, P&L analysis, and account reconciliations for eight subsidiaries with multi-currency accounting. Strengthened SOX compliance (yearly testing), reviewed 10Q/K financial statements and footnotes, and led process improvements while approving 100+ reconciliations monthly and supporting internal/external audi

Month End Close Financial Reporting Internal Controls SOX Compliance Account Reconciliation Audit Coordination Budgeting and forecasting

Accounting Manager

IC Biomedical, LLC

Feb 2021 - Feb 2024 (3 years)

Led a team of 6 (accountants/specialists/analyst) managing monthly accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, AP/AR, and multi-currency accounting. Implemented GL accounting software, established accounting policies and internal controls, and automated AP/AR and cash workflows to reduce manual processing time and improve accuracy.

Month End Close General Ledger Accounting Account Reconciliation Cost Accounting Revenue Recognition Internal Controls

Sr. Staff Accountant

Phoenix Healthcare Management Services Inc.

Sep 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Prepared month-end journal entries and performed bank and GL reconciliations to support accurate close and compliance. Managed full-cycle AP/AR, intercompany transactions, cash application/EFT/ACH payments, fixed asset schedules/depreciation, and supported audit and internal control documentation while preparing annual tax-related filings (1099/1096) and multi-state license renewals.

Month End Journal Entries Bank Reconciliation Intercompany Accounting Fixed Asset Accounting Audit Support Internal Controls

Staff Accountant

Phoenix Healthcare Management Services Inc.

Apr 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 5 months)

Supported timely month-end close by preparing accruals, prepaid amortizations, intercompany transactions, and other adjusting journal entries. Managed full-cycle AP/AR workflows, fixed asset records/depreciation, and reconciliation documentation for audits, while coordinating ACH/intercompany reimbursements and annual tax reporting (1099/1096) and multi-state license renewals.

Month End Close Fixed Asset Accounting Audit Reporting

Reconciliation Accountant

Kaplan, Inc.

Jan 2014 - Apr 2017 (3 years 3 months)

Performed monthly YTD discrepancy research and reconciliation across residential and online campuses, managing over $100M annually in cash flow through wire/check requests and AR/AP reconciliations for 74 campuses. Prepared journal entries and accruals, supported quarterly/annual audits, handled Title IV refunds/disbursements, and processed 1098T reporting.

Reconciliations Journal Entries Title IV Refund Handling Audit Support