ORANGE, NJ, September 25, 2024 - Melissa E. Harris has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Harris is a distinguished professional in the field of accounting, currently serving as the director of accounting operations at Bombas. With over 15 years of experience, she has demonstrated exceptional expertise in process improvement, overseeing the accounts receivable and accounts payable departments, managing a team of three and handling payroll, sales tax compliance, compensation planning and the general day-to-day sales process.
Ms. Harris began her career as an accounting clerk at NJ Urology in 2010. She then joined Ballet Group Inc., where she served as a junior accountant from 2010 to 2012. Her dedication and skill led to her promotion to staff accountant, a role she held until 2013, and senior financial analyst until 2014.
In 2014, Ms. Harris transitioned to E.L.F. Cosmetics Inc., taking on the role of senior accountant. She remained with the firm until 2017 when she joined Moda Operandi, Inc. as an accountant. Her tenure was marked by rapid advancement, being promoted to accounting operations manager in 2019 and then to assistant controller in 2020. During her time there, she became a key figure within the organization, serving as a liaison between accounting, finance and engineering teams. Additionally, her manager's support enabled her to broaden her skill set and take on more responsibilities.
Ms. Harris's academic background includes a Master of Business Administration in international business from Strayer University, which she earned in 2013. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from William Paterson University, obtained in 2009. She is also an active member of Alpha Chi, an organization that recognizes academic excellence and leadership potential.
Raised by a single mother, Ms. Harris attributes her success to her unwavering determination and ambition to create a better life than the one she experienced growing up. Despite initially considering a career in law due to her mother's encouragement, she discovered her passion for accounting during high school through an advanced math class that highlighted her proficiency with numbers.
Looking ahead, Ms. Harris aims to take on more challenging responsibilities from her manager to broaden her knowledge and gain more exposure in her role. She finds fulfillment in handling compensation planning and benchmarking tasks and is looking forward to handling equity. She believes these responsibilities are helping her develop new skills.
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