Jessica Bayless

• Manage global banking operations for multiple entities in the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom across USD, EUR, CZK, and GBP currencies. Maintain clean reconciliations and transactional compliance, cash flow projections and planning • Prepare, file, and reconcile VAT filings for all entities on monthly, quarterly, and annual cadences working with third-party providers and advisors • Validate Accounts Receivable revenue postings for Wholesale, Distributor, Platform, and E-Commerce sales. Accurately measure, record, and analyze applicable merchant fees; Lead aging collections efforts • Manage Accounts Payable postings for 2- & 3-Way Match support, accuracy to budget/actuals, and analyze variance to Annual Operating Plan • Analyze and record Fixed & Intangible Assets Depreciation, Prepaid Amortization, and Capital In-Service postings, in addition to ROU, Leases, Patent, and Trademarks • Support timely month-end and year-end close via accurate journal entries, GL reconciliations, and reporting. • Collaborate cross-functionally for automation implementation, process improvement, audit-ready workflow and best practice SOPs • Implement automated Accounts Payable, Credit Card and Reimbursement processes; train team members, troubleshoot issues, resolve • Key Systems: Acumatica, Brex, Ramp, Bill.com, Shopify, BetterReports, Metorik, WooCommerce, TriNet

• Key business partner in various AP process improvements to drive efficiency, manage liquidity, and leverage payment methods including: o Implementation of AP Credit card to improve liquidity, transactional security, and boost rebate program o Automation of AP processes through AI-driven SAP add-on module SAP Concur o Utilization of SAP AfO for improved spend analysis and accrual calculations • Creation & Validation of Master Vendor Data, Generate 1099-MISC & 1099-NECs through SAP Partner in achievement of short-runway implementation of SOX 404b Compliance resulting in a first attempt clean opinion with all subsequent audits resulting in no major deficiencies • Provide timely and accurate support for 6+ annual audits by private and governmental entities (401(k), Department of Energy, Integrated Economics, BLS, CDLE, State & Local Sales & Use Tax, etc.) in addition to quarterly and annual corporate audits • Key Business partner in implementation of multiple system conversions: o ERP Conversion: Bill.com & QuickBooks to SAP S4-Hana - Focusing on AP & Payroll with emphasis on Cost Center DOA Process, Purchase Order Implementation, GRIR Reconciliation o Payroll Conversions: Time & Labor Management, HRIS/Benefits, Payroll Administration from SpringAhead, EverythingBenefits, and Paychex to consolidated administration in UKG Ready (formerly KRONOS), with emphasis on recording of Contract & Government Labor Billing o Equity Administration Conversion: Equiniti to Fidelity - Focusing on analysis, reconciliation, and recording of RSU, NSO, NQO, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Equity Compensation Programs • Initiated & Directed implementation of Automated 360 Feeds for 401K, HSA, FSA, Equity activities encompassing participant data, eligibility, enrollment, coverage elections, payroll deductions, contributions, and equity vesting recording between external administrators and UKG Ready • Process Full Cycle Payroll with HRIS, Benefits, Equity Administration; Generate and reconcile W-2s annually • Concurrent Management of Full Cycle Accounts Payable & Payroll Teams & Transactions (5+ direct reports) • Direct interdepartmental processes and goal achievement at all hierarchies internally & externally

• Coordinate & manage reconciliation & validation of 6+ months unapplied cash & deductions transactions • Execute ongoing AR aging analysis with special emphasis on aged collections & past due invoices • Implement root cause analysis of AR cash receipt challenges & implement process improvements to maintain current balances across 100+ customers in 2 companies • Interdepartmental coordination of process improvements for EDI Invoicing, Freight & Compliance Issues, External Freight Claims, AR Cash Receipt & Deduction Processes, Deduction Disputes • Develop strategic process improvements, SOPs, & analysis for ERP Conversion from AS-400 to Deacom

• Provide excellent short- to medium-term accounting assistance to a variety of companies • Responsibilities ranging from standard AR/AP management, to bank, credit card, and account reconciliations; fixed assets depreciation, prepaid allocation and reconciliation, and systems conversions • Additional tasks including Human Resources management, payroll, and benefits administration

• Process Full Cycle AP from Invoice Verification/Approval to weekly payment processing (via check, ACH, Wire, & Credit Card) • Process Full Cycle AR from Estimate/Quote to Deposit, Final Invoicing, Reconciliation • Maintain AP/AR Aging Detail, communicate with vendors and clients regarding terms & payment status; Communicate said information to ownership and managers • Verify & process biweekly Payroll; prepare & distribute Forms W-2 and 1099 • Maintain biweekly bank and credit card reconciliations • Create & Process Purchase Orders and record expenses to support Job Profitability & Cost Analysis • Provide support to Chief Strategy Officer, Human Resources, Bank Representatives, Audit Personnel, & other internal/external clients • QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

• Manage Trade Spend/Deduction Analysis & Application, Customer Deduction Disputes, Aged Receivables Collections, & Trade Spend Analysis (Distributor/Customer Cost Analysis) • Calculate and complete Month End Accruals, Journal Entries, GL Account & Bank Reconciliations • Maintain Fixed Assets, Depreciation, Prepaid Allocations, & Tax Accruals • Oversee AR & AP 3-way match for Invoicing, Cash Receipts, & Cash Management, Reconciliations, Aging, Collections, & Clearing Reports • Support implementation/integration of EDI systems for Customer PO, Sales Order, & Invoicing • Provide support and SOP implementation for ERP Conversion from Sage 500 to SAP • Maintain SOX & GAAP processes & records in preparation for DeSPAC, acquisition by public company (Flowers Foods, Inc.)