W. Baer Anderson Email & Phone Number

Lafayette, La, Us

Abbeville, La

Here, I initially held position of Controller at Offshore Cleaning Systems, LLC (OCS), functioning as the sole member of a developing accounting department managing all accounting functions such as coding and entering bills, processing payroll, invoicing and collecting from customers, and creating financial statements. I rose to the position of Director of Corporate Accounting while continuing efforts to optimize efficiencies and controls to support business success. I played a key role during the integration of Newpark Environmental Services, LLC, which was acquired in 2014 to form Ecoserv, LLC.✔ Oversee accounting team with as many as 15 members directing, managing, and maintaining records for 5-10 companies with 27 departments utilizing 2 company SQL databases, all reported individually and consolidated.✔ Successfully built and oversaw accounting structures, systems, policies, and controls that supported organic and acquisition based growth of almost 1,500%, effectively navigating and managing through downturns. ✔ Led the integration of NES, a divestiture of Newpark Resources, Inc., that included 7 staff members and comprised of 15+ different locations.✔ Applied astute technical knowledge and understanding of SQL databases to design customization of SQL based ERP accounting software to record 25,000 – 30,000 revenue transactions per year with triggers to perform custom calculations and specialized reporting.

Lafayette, Louisiana

✔ Provided high levels of efficiency performing monthly, quarterly, and annual bookkeeping activities including preparation of financial statements.✔ Prepared quarterly/annual payroll tax returns, together with tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations applying understanding of tax regulations to ensure accurate and timely completion.

Lafayette, Louisiana

✔ Delivered high standards of customer service proactively recommending products and assisting with selection in alignment with their needs and requirements.✔ Managed administrative functions associated with sales including recording purchases and returns along with supporting inventory management while handling shipping and receipt of items.✔ Proactively contributed, as member of Shrink & Safety Committee, to the enhancement of efforts to drive down shrink, promote safety, and reduce workers' compensation costs.

Lafayette, Louisiana

✔ Played a key leadership role within family furniture business overseeing managerial and financial functions along with supervising sales force.✔ Defined, developed, and implemented pricing structures and established effective sales promotions to enhance competitiveness and increase sales.✔ Delivered astute management of inventories, implementing and maintaining systems, processes and procedures to accurately track and monitor products.

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting And Finance

Master Of Business Administration - Mba