Julie Nelson
About Julie Nelson
Julie Nelson is a Senior Accountant and Systems Administrator at Benefitfocus, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in financial systems and accounting, having previously held positions at Georgia-Pacific LLC and The MIL Corporation.
Work at Benefitfocus
Julie Nelson has been employed at Benefitfocus as a Senior Accountant and Systems Administrator since 2017. In this role, she manages the Concur Solution Travel & Expense system as an Expense Administrator and serves as the administrator for the NetSuite ERP system. Her responsibilities include assisting with month-end close functions, conducting Cost of Revenue and Self-funded Insurance Payable analysis, and ensuring compliance with SOX controls. She also plays a key role in troubleshooting errors and maintaining data integrity within the systems she oversees.
Previous Experience at Georgia-Pacific LLC
Julie Nelson has extensive experience at Georgia-Pacific LLC, where she held multiple roles from 2010 to 2016. She started as an Accounting Intern for two months in 2010, followed by positions as an Accountant from 2011 to 2012, a Financial Systems Analyst from 2012 to 2015, and a Senior Financial Systems Analyst from 2015 to 2016. During her tenure, she also contributed to UGA Recruitment efforts for six years. This diverse experience provided her with a solid foundation in financial systems and accounting practices.
Experience at The MIL Corporation
Julie Nelson worked at The MIL Corporation as a System Accountant from 2016 to 2017. In this role, she was responsible for various accounting functions and contributed to the financial operations of the organization for eight months. This position further enhanced her expertise in accounting systems and practices.
Education and Expertise
Julie Nelson earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business, completing her studies from 2006 to 2011. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) in Audit from the University of Georgia - J.M. Tull School of Accounting in 2011. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.
Key Responsibilities and Skills
In her current role at Benefitfocus, Julie Nelson assists with external annual audits and quarterly reviews. She supports user requests and provides ad-hoc reporting for the systems she manages. Additionally, she ensures compliance with SOX controls by documenting processes and providing training. Her analytical skills are evident in her work with Fixed Assets additions and Capitalized Software, as well as her involvement in month-end close functions.