Denise Johnson, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Cary, NC, US

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Updated status changes in PowerPlant regarding capital projectsReconciled capital balance sheet accounts

• Maintained fixed assets, including CIP, FA inventory, depreciation, general ledger and sub ledger records. Reconciled fixed asset accounts, prepared and posted various fixed asset journal entries, prepared and reported.
• Successfully brought asset system into Sarbanes Oxley compliance by reallocating a $40M older asset into current best practices.
• Successfully coordinated, maintained and closed out large ($20M+) capital projects in Oracle and placed the related assets into service.
• Increased the accuracy of equipment tracking and allocation by assisting with the implementation of a new system for assigning assets.
• Provided visibility of depreciation expenses to cost center managers by reallocating expenses from a centralized corporate account to the proper individual cost centers account.
• Created an automated method for forecasting and budgeting depreciation.

• Performed month end accounting activities for the manufacturing cost centers. Assisted cost centers managers in developing forecasts and updating the Cognos system. Developed and input quarterly standard cost into the.
• Increased visibility of obsolete inventory by developing a tracking system allowing reports to be generated by category.
• Oversaw the billings, collecting, and reconciliation of receipts from a contract manufacturing agreement with another biotech company.
• Successfully reconfigured the inventory system to stop the capitalization of inventory after a voluntary recall

• Ensured accurate and timely compilation of accounting information, analysis and reporting in accordance with GAAP. Supported month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting close activities. Prepared accruals, journal.
• Achieved compliance with auditors recommendation s by reconciling several non-current bank statements.
• Successfully updated computerized allocations after a software conversion which assured accurate processing of entries and statements.
• Facilitated the training of staff accountants on the US Oncology closing process.

• Directed all accounting functions for the Richburg Plant. Provided financial and analytical support to the plant including the month-end close process, generating cost accounting journal entries and the preparation of.
• Analyzed and reconciled the Accounts Receivable balances.
• Prepared monthly supplemental reports for corporate management.
• Maintained the General Ledger system and closed the general ledger for the Richburg Plant on a monthly basis.
• Assisted with inventory cycle counts on a monthly basis to ensuring accurate reporting of on-hand product and valuation.

• Accountable for maintaining reasonable and reliable cost expenses. Analyzed raw materials purchase price variance for all manufacturing locations. Ensured the timely preparation and analysis of cost processes and.
• Ensured competitive pricing by leading a team that analyzed special pricing agreements with other industry bottlers.
• Prepared year -end Last-In/First-Out inventory report, checking for accuracy and conformity to corporate accounting practices which gave upper management the data which allowed them to react if needed.
• Produced more meaningful profit/loss statements for a joint venture partner by creating customized reports utilizing Activity-Base Costing concepts.
• Assisted in the improvement of internal controls related to costs in order to maintain data integrity and consistency across all branches.