Experienced working for public companies within accounting and tax departments. Strong SAP experience using FICO, reviewing GR/IR issues, analyzing purchase order and accounts payable issues, updating bill of material standards, and reviewing raw materials and finished goods inventories. Recently implemented both SAP and OneSource for construction company in multi state environment. Have saved companies millions of dollars by identifying tax savings through audits and refund claims.

• Quantify tax refund claims and audit assessment reductions by identifying exemptions and researching state-specific sales/use tax issues. • Meet regulatory compliance and manage risk by coordinating sales tax audits and preparing returns for Canadian GST/QST, tangible personal property tax, and sales/use taxes for multiple states utilizing Sovos Taxware.Select Achievements:• Navigated audit process to receive significant refund. Discovered business shift to re-selling caustic soda and no longer subject to Louisiana Use Tax. • Reduced Kentucky Use Tax by identifying and reporting double taxation on spare parts purchase and usage. • Decreased Texas Use Tax through examination of financial records and discovery of estimates applied incorrectly on total books. • Streamlined property tax process by implementing ONESOURCE software.Senior Accountant (2/2012-9/2014)• Oversaw accounting activities including forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. • Prepared and delivered monthly financial reports, reconciled general ledger, and resolved vendor invoicing issues. Served as financial strategy advisor to executive leaders. • Improved executive decisions by increasing speed and accuracy of forecasts, P&L reports, and cost/expense analysis via centralized company accounting division. Relocated Kentucky and Louisiana regional departments to Houston headquarters.• Documented critical information to operate business during adverse events utilizing business planning consolidation (BPC) software.• Supported efficient business operations by tracking customer/vendor interactions using SAP software. Resolved invoicing issues, reconciled general ledger, and prepared financial reports.

• Served as controller for two repair service centers. • Provided balanced scorecard analysis to align business strategy with operational elements. Reported on profitability of each job/project utilizing Hyperion, Oracle, and Baan ERP software platforms.• Advised plant manager and controller of earnings potential by researching profit and loss centers within business and investigating parts & labor expenses.

• Led procedures to reduce/recover indirect taxes and enact cost saving measures, including claiming annual Payroll Tax Credits and saving thousands by reducing annual telecommunications expenses. Directed three-person team. • Reduced annual caustic raw material Usage Tax substantially through implementation of Louisiana manufacturing tax exclusion savings.• Recovered hundreds of thousands in first year by identifying unclaimed Input Tax Credit (ITC). Resulted in annual six-figure ITC thereafter.• Applied best practices to major business processes, overseeing financial reporting process for Sarbanes Oxley compliance.

• Served as project manager directing 25 employees. Implemented database conversion, prepared productivity reports, and recommended business process improvements.

• Managed finance department, with 2 direct reports. Aligned corporate strategy with accounting objectives.• Leveraged SAP software to prepare monthly financial reporting package and forecast weekly plant spending. Communicated variance explanations to guide operational strategy.• Performed 100% fixed asset audit. Oversaw research & development expenses (FASB 5) and improved sales/use tax compliance.

• Documented business processes for Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Presented Monthly Financial Results to Management.• Developed annual operating plan with cost center managers. Maintained Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for Financial Results.• Analyzed and reported on critical accounting data using SAP software.

• Prepared financial statements and monthly cost forecasts, leading product costing and month end financial close. • Developed audit schedules, property tax returns, and sales tax returns.

• Prepared monthly financial statements, budget variance reports, and annual budget. Tracked capital expenditures and conducted cost meetings.

• Implemented JD Edwards financial software, coordinated month end closing tasks, and prepared financial and analytical reports. • Prepared inventory and production reports. Reconciled general ledger accounts and re-engineered business processes.

• Developed standard costs, prepared variance reports, and created monthly financial reports for manufacturing plant.

• Accounted for inventories, fixed assets, payables, receivables, and insurance. • Prepared monthly accruals and journal vouchers, reconciled general ledger accounts, prepared year end audit schedules, and coordinated sales tax audits.

• Served as compliance auditor for sales and use taxes.