Corey Joseph Ford Email & Phone Number

919 Milam St

• Oversee daily accounting functions, including journal entry preparation, accounts payable, wire processing, monthly closings, & the preparation of accurate and complete monthly financial statements.• Develop financial statements and create financial models for renewable energy projects.• Manage debt compliance requirements, prepare monthly disbursement requests for the trustee, and generate monthly billing statements for plant generation. Analyze operational and maintenance expenditures for the plant.• Maintain fixed asset records and ensure proper depreciation accounting. Prepare detailed account and financial statement analyses, leveraging advanced analytical techniques. Collaborate with customers and partners to resolve any discrepancies or issues.• Develop and manage annual operating budgets and financial forecasts. Prepare comprehensive work papers for external auditors and assist in the preparation of financial statements and footnotes for audit reports. • Compile and organize tax documentation for external tax consultants. Provide support to the General Manager and plant personnel in financial modeling, contract compliance, and daily operational matters.• Maintain robust internal accounting controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data. Assist the Accounting Manager with day-to-day treasury operations and related tasks.• Assist the Accounting Manager with the preparation and submission of required documentation for external tax consultants, including supporting materials for annual estimates and tax return filings.• Ensure timely quarterly tax payments and maintain a database of tax filings. Investigate and manage the resolution of tax notices. Provide support for tax audits and related inquiries.

• Submitted daily net generation meter readings to MISO, generated monthly billing statements for plant output, and compiled daily gross margin analysis. Developed and managed annual operating budgets and forecasts.• Conducted detailed financial analysis, including preparation of account statements and financial reports. Managed day-to-day accounting tasks such as journal entries, accounts payable, wire transfers, and month-end close activities. Recorded revenues and expenses in SAP.• Generated and compiled comprehensive generation data reports for internal and external stakeholders. Coordinated with Independent System Operators (ISOs) to ensure accurate settlement processes. Oversaw government regulatory filings, and maintained tax filing database.• Managed accounting and settlement processes for tolling agreements, power purchase contracts, and load agreements. Collaborated with internal and external auditors, and resolved MISO-related discrepancies and disputes through thorough research.

• Performed variance and trend analysis, reconciled account activity, and resolved discrepancies in daily accounting. Managed journal entries, A/P, wire processing, month-end close, and revenue bookings. Oversaw financial settlements for Power and Gas.• Performed daily and month-end reconciliation and analysis. Managed revenue accounts for 12 plants across the West Coast and ERCOT regions, analyzing and reviewing operations and maintenance expenditures to optimize plant performance.• Collaborated with Plant Managers, Staff Accountants, Accounts Receivable (A/R) teams, and vendors to resolve financial discrepancies. Supported General Managers and plant personnel with financial models, contract compliance, and day-to-day operations.• Oversaw A/R aging reconciliation and resolved discrepancies, interfaced with Independent System Operators (ISOs) for settlement purposes, and coordinated with internal and external auditors. Maintained a comprehensive database of tax filings for the company.

• Conducted comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for warehousing expenses in the U.S., contributing to accurate forecasting for inbound warehouse distribution and overseeing the management of the manufacturing overhead model.• Ensured the financial accuracy and control of North American Supply Chain Management (SCM) balance sheets by leading freight analysis efforts and implementing improved processes for freight cost allocation.• Managed the monthly reclassification of freight billing, providing quarterly freight rate analysis for 24 product lines and serving as the project lead for logistics finance initiatives.• Collaborated with the Kansas project team to successfully test and complete the conversion of the DCS4 distribution system to Topex, and partnered with the Vision 1a implementation team to finalize the transition of the inter-company billing system.

• Selected to be part of a specialized task force aimed at analyzing and resolving complex Accounts Payable issues, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency at Compaq.• Performed comprehensive reconciliation of vendor accounts, utilizing in-depth account analysis to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.• Managed and resolved invoice processing challenges by investigating discrepancies, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring prompt and correct payments to vendors.• Acted as a key point of contact between Compaq’s Accounts Payable department and external vendors, facilitating clear communication and addressing any issues impacting relationships or payment cycles.

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B.B.A, Finance