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Fairfield, Pa, Us

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

A global leader in the forest product industryOversee all areas of inventory by adjustments, costs, internal transfers, audit quarterly counts. Analyze cost vs budget variances, create forecast and cost savings.Reporting for monthly cost of production consumption, payroll, energy consumption, etc.Oversee procurement and the PO process.Work with AP to monitor late invoice payments, matching invoices to PO's and or GL Coding.Month end JE's accruals, prepaids, analysis of trial balance.Balance sheet reconciliations.

North Mankato, Mn, Us

Reason for Leaving: Contract EndedMonthly accounting for Taylor Corp. Accounting for manufacturing plant activities, reconciliations, analysis, reporting.Pull data from raw material production module and allocate expenses to WIP or Finished Goods Module and then enter activity into Oracle HorizonTake data from WIP and apply cost to either finished goods or COGSAllocates customer sales to revenue or inter or intra company subsidiariesClose out all group projects for the monthMaintain inventory costingRoutine monthly accounting activity accruals, reconciliations, analysis

Williamsport, Maryland, Us

Reason for Leaving: Post CoVid LayoffAnalyze financial statements for discrepancies and other issues.Prepares and maintains period general and standard journal entries, income and balance sheet statements, account reconciliations, cost reports and various other accounting statements and reports.Provides account analysis regarding assigned general ledger accounts.Prepares period and annual financial statements in a timely manner.Maintains and analyzes: equipment and fixed assets.Payroll allocation.Sales and Use Tax for MD.,PA. NC.

Chicago, Il, Us

Lay off due to realignment - position eliminatedCompleted monthly accounting work per U.S. GAAP guidelines and performed relevant analysis. Managed annual review/revision of key financial controls (SOX requirements) and process flows and work, improving effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls. Collaborated with relevant business partners providing insight and analysis into financial results. Prepared and analyzed financial statements and supporting schedules.• Updated inventory cost in Oracle inventory module, ensuring accurate reflection of financial statement activity.• Performed reconciliations for consignment warehouses, reflecting inventory activity.• Reviewed P&L expense accounts and adjusted journal entries as needed.

Springfield, Il, Us

Reason for Leaving: Company sold and position was eliminatedCollaborated with IT department as main source of contact for accounting-related issues. As part of the leadership team, participated in forecasting and annual operating plan (AOP) participation, with budget of $29,000,000. Monitored activity as well as monthly and year-to-date analysis of spend within assigned cost centers, ensuring budget integrity. Evaluated new IT lease and financing arrangements, ensuring correct accounting treatment. Provided all aspects of fixed asset accounting for organization, including monitoring spend and adherence to company policy. Led capital project setup, cost and budget monitoring, and analysis reporting.• Worked with IT directors and VPs, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and analysis in areas such as operating costs, AOPs, monthly budget, and variance reporting. • Played instrumental role in seeking new strategy for capitalizing projects, resulting in cost savings of $100,000 for fiscal year 2017.

Denver, Co, Us

Reason for Leaving: Spouse’s employment required relocationResearched costs and contacted field personnel. Oversaw financial analysis for capital projects pertaining to budgets. Supervised capital project maintenance, including cost reallocation and direct labor allocation. Directed FA maintenance, including interfacing out of CIP, cost adjustments, and retirements.• Managed capital projects, collecting labor hours and reallocating costs from payroll expense onto capital projects, resulting in $770,000 reallocation off of P&L for year-end 2014. • Aided in audits and other outside data requests, providing accurate and timely information and responses.• Played key role in implementing procedural and asset control processes resulting in timely detection of performance issues and subsequent reduction in cost.

Bachelors Of Science, Business / Accounting

Core Credits, Business

Core Credits, General Education - Transfer Program