Ed Wicker Email & Phone Number

Augusta, Ga, Us

Augusta, Georgia, United States

Harlem, Ga

Promoted to Controller to guide, manage and direct the company’s fiscal affairs. Maintained strong internal controls, company’s liaison for all external contacts and serve in a crucial role to guide and direct the management team.•Led month-end close and prepared financial statements and monthly reporting packages•Monthly variance analysis with results reported to senior management•Budgeting and strategic planning•Standard product calculated and updated •Balance sheet reconciliation•Identified and implemented financial reporting process improvements•Performed internal control audits•Led a team of dedicated employees with an emphasis on people development, continuous improvement and problem solving approach•Interviewed and selected major contractor(s) for multimillion dollar building and equipment improvement project. Held meetings to review project process and cost•Production process analysis with recommendation for improvements•Weekly meetings with plant management to discuss personnel, production goals, cost and maintain strong working relationships•Weekly meetings with accounting and sales personnel to review and discuss goals, results, and maintain close working relationships•Maintained fixed assets, depreciation and amortization schedules•Maintained and updated accounting procedures•Maintained close working relationships with bankers, insurers, vendors, attorneys and external auditors•Negotiated and selected the group health, dental, life, workers’ comp, liability and property insurance policies •Responsible for the filing of federal, state and local tax forms•Audit Preparation•Extensive experience in Microsoft Office•Supervised the accounting and human resources•Gained extensive experience in Sage 100/200 (MAS) ERP software•Gained extensive experience with Paychex payroll processing services

Harlem,Ga

Hired for new position to develop, document and implement company's accounting policies because the company had rapidly grown to 7 locations located in 4 states. Initially, I was responsible for establishing new internal and fiscal controls for all areas of accounting. •Hired, supervised and trained the accounting department•Improved communication levels with office and plant personnel that reduced monthly close out by 50%•Management of intercompany loans•Developed departmental costing for the company•Worked with programmers to custom design software for accounting, sales, production and inventory•Experienced in hardware and software conversions•Implemented cross-training for accounting and sales departments•Filed all necessary payroll, sales tax and other required forms•Experienced with IBM Advanced 36/400 operating system•Experienced with Microsoft Office

Bba, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Intramural sports and officiatingMinor in Economics

Education record

Activities and Societies: Football, Council