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Chandler, Arizona, Us

Chandler, Az, Us

Maintained defined inventory procedures, processes, and standards.• Reviewed posting of purchase orders and receiving reports.• Assisted in the annual physical inventory count.• Entered stock items with correct standard cost, retail price, item code, and unit of measure.• Identified, researched, and resolved inventory variances.• Prepared necessary adjusting and correcting journal entries.• Interacted with Finance and Operations with reporting and analysis of inventory.• Ensured proper SKU numbering procedures with approval from Product Development, Operations, and Finance.

Accounting and Financial Analysis of capital assets for the US divisions of a Canadian owned water utility.• Processed Developer invoices on a daily basis. Ensured invoices were coded to the correct business unit, project, and account.• Prepared, reviewed, and verified the accuracy of journal entries and account classifications.• Reconciled assigned general ledger accounts and identified/resolved variances.• Generated detail account analysis project reports for the Engineering Department.• Reviewed Developer legal contractual obligations to ensure refunds for water and sewer revenue were accurately processed.• Managed 300 Developer contract agreements. Maintained and updated all documents which included contract agreements, project approval letters, accounting, refund history, and invoices.• Communicated clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and established an effective working relationship with Developers.• Assisted with the evaluation of capital expenditure requests to ensure compliance with approved budgets.• Supplied data requests used in regulatory rate cases.• Operated efficiently and independently with managers in other departments.• Team oriented and able to multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

San Antonio, Texas, Us

Harland Clarke, Phoenix, Arizona 2003-2011 Plant Accountant II -- 2006-2011 Plant Accountant I -- 2003-2005 Directed all Accounting functions for a manufacturing plant. Supervised 6 associates.• Coordinated financial results which includes a timely month end close, P&L variance analysis, and management reporting. • Prepared necessary adjusting and correcting journal entries.• Ensured accurate monthly accruals.• Substantiated financial transactions by auditing documents. Reviews account information for completeness and accuracy. • Maintained financial security by following internal controls and SOX compliance.• Created requisitions and purchase orders. Reconciles invoices and submits to Corporate Accounts Payable.• Managed $950,000 inventory to ensure accurate inventory levels and cycle counts.• Assisted in the development of the annual budget/forecasting including educating Plant Director and Regional Vice President on historical data and trends.• Provided on-going review and comparisons to budget regarding Key Performance Indicators.• Effectively interacted and presented information to managers and staff.• Maintained petty cash including distributing, replenishing, and balancing cash as needed. • Performed monthly analysis of general ledger accounts. • Maintained plant fixed assets records. • Performed other financial duties as assigned by Plant Director and Corporate Accounting.• Increased team efficiency by using innovative training techniques.• Evaluated and conducted performance reviews for staff. • Responsible for Facility Maintenance and Warehouse. • Negotiated and secureed bids on requisitions for purchase.• Identified saving opportunities with new and existing suppliers.• Resolved purchasing problems between department and supplier.