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United States

* Generate and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements* Ensure accuracy and completeness of corporate financial data from multiple systems into the General Ledger in an accurate and timely manner.* Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts* Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes* Collaborate with external auditors and provide necessary documentation* Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes to increase efficiency* Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial policies* Provide financial analysis and support for special projects as needed

United States

• Calculate and record an inventory reserve for the estimated store inventory shrinkage between physical inventories.• Responsible for calculating, reporting, and monitoring damage and shrink reserves.• Evaluate trends, summarize performance and provide recommendations to management relating to the efficient execution of inventory management, gross margin, and retail shrink performance.• Develop inventory analysis reports, analyze variances, and provide recommendations to management regarding process improvements.• Work with Operations to identify, review, and resolve inventory, margin, and shrinkage issues.• Assist with special projects and support other accounting teams as needed.

United States

• Responsible for the timely billing and collection for accounts receivable claims related to product recalls, warehouse returns, vendor markdowns, and defective/warranty returns.• Track aging items, open/pending returns, and vendor balances.• Review and verification of vendor receivables for accuracy and collectability, and provides updates on any open items to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.• Responsible for securing and maintaining proper supporting documentation for vendor returns, product recalls, and defective claims to support billing, collection, and audit of vendor related invoices.• Coordinate with internal and external sources vendors, distribution, inventory accounting and merchandising to resolve disputes/discrepancies in inventory.

United States

• Managed fixed assets, additions, disposals, depreciation & CPAR’S.• Prepared daily cash and monthly account reconciliations.• Prepared monthly accruals for 6 fabrication branches and headquarters.• Responsible for intercompany cash advices for ABP division.• Assisted with month end closing, financial statement review for 6 fabrication branches.

United States

• Prepared inventory receipts and utilization reports for two production facilities.• Monitored month-end inventory counts.• Managed bill of materials and vendor quote files.• Responsible for maintaining standard cost on raw milk, ingredients, packaging and finished goods.• Assisted with month end closing journal entries and account reconciliations.• Prepared manual cost estimates for new finished goods.• Monitored internal controls to ensure compliance with S.O.X.• Performed special projects as required and other duties as assigned.

United States

• Prepared, distributed and maintained accounting records for eight production plants.• Prepared journal entries for month end closing.• Reconciled general ledger and prepare monthly financial statements.• Reconciled and maintained large account of offsite inventory.• Audited production reports for accuracy.• Responsible for maintaining standard cost on raw, purchased and fabricated parts.• Responsible for vendor and payment setup.• Reviewed and analyzed approximately 550 invoices per month totaling $5.7 million.• Trained plant personnel on receiving, shipping, inventory adjustments, payroll and material certifications. • Reviewed and allocated travel and entertainment expenses for Highway Products Division.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Accounting

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Accounting