Brian Skipper Email & Phone Number

Bristol, Wi, Us

• Ensured proper GL coding of expenses in order to generate financial reports• Maintained cash basis financials used for reporting and banking purposes• Tracked inter-company loan schedules and exterior loans to meet deadlines• Prepared internal and external financial reports to present to global management team• Performed monthly bank reconciliations and GL account analyses for assets worth $12M+• Performed financial planning and analysis for new business programs and workforce planning• Maintained electronic accounting entries via Microsoft Dynamic Navision ERP system and Excel• Analyzed balance sheet accounts and posted monthly journal entries, complying with GAAP standards• Responsible for every financial aspect of Stabio’s financials including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, capital projects, bank audits, general ledger entries, and month-end closings• Managed PEO-HR services [ADP, EmpowerHR] including payroll processing, benefit selections, 401K match election, workers compensation, employee onboarding, timecards, attendance, and PTO balance maintenance

• Administered employee benefit selection and annual benefit enrollment • Booked general ledger entries, monthly closings and performed account reconciliations• Responsible for financial reporting, year-end financial audits, and assisting in completion of year-end tax returns

Waterford, Wisconsin, Us

• Managed personal property tax statements• Followed up on past due accounts and issued purchase orders• Prepared sales and use tax returns for the states of Iowa and Wisconsin • Reconciled daily cash forecast to balance AP requirement with AR receipts• Managed equipment and inventory listings and worked on numerous special projects

Ch-1009 Pully/Lausanne, Switzerland, Ch

• Lead our team during year end external audits and annual budget/estimate duties• Prepared non-immigrant visa petitions and handled all company liability insurances• Program Administrator for travel expense accounting and AMEX corporate credit cards • Oversaw balance sheet across cash accounts, AR, prepaid assets, fixed assets, AP, and accrued expenses• Prepared sales & use tax returns, 1099 statements, assist with income tax entries and business registrations• Maintained company general ledger, monthly and year-end closing procedures, and account reconciliations• Trusted with funding, hedging, and wiring various foreign currencies (Euro, Danish Kroner/Swedish Krona, etc.)• Processed payroll for hourly and salaried employees, maintained time & attendance system, administered benefits including 401K, health, and wellness plans