James Dillon Beard Email & Phone Number

Greater Nashville Area

Columbia, Tennessee, United States

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas Area

Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville

Administers and maintains all Trintech web-based solutions, including all reconciliation, close management tools with plans to expanding product to encompass JE processing, quality assurance/peer review, and compliance. Is responsible for the implementation and training of all modules as we roll out these products to all LKQ lines of business both domestic.

Nashville

• Responsible for the Accounting Close and Balance Sheet Reconciliations for the Ontario, North Central and North West Regions of Canada.
• Became subject matter expert on Canadian sales tax both federal and provincial. Educated/trained AP department on the subject and the impact of coding errors.
• Participated in Business in Transition overhaul at an Ontario plant. Analyzed processes to provide suggestions for improvements.
• Participated in Quarter End Corporate close and SEC Filings.
• Worked closely with Regional and Operations Controllers discussing trends, budget disparities, and the general direction of locations.
• Worked with various departments and location contacts to ensure processes were in place to efficiently close the Canadian Region, to send out accurate financial statements, and to certify the completeness and.

• Responsible for all accounting and office administration functions at a $3M+ manufacturing firm
• Managed all aspects of AP/AR tasks including collection calls, purchase order verification, bill entry, and bill payment; also oversaw cash management and payroll/HR responsibilities.
• Handled all tax matters and successfully defended company against a state sales tax audit
• Provided controller and owners timely and accurate financial data
• Maintained business relationships with customers, suppliers, bankers, auditors, tax professionals, logistics providers, business lawyers, and warehouse/production managers

• Assisted the owner with purchasing and store layout
• Managed store, providing quality customer care and sales assistance

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Kappa Sigma, Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity, Alpha Chi, Peer Counseling, LaSallian Ambassadors.

Business And A Concentration In Art History

Activities and Societies: LaSallian Consortium Study Abroad Program Participated in a study abroad program sponsored by the Lasallian.