Renee Cole Email & Phone Number

Lawton, Oklahoma

Will update later, when full scope revealed. Using AS400 and BankTel.

Duncan, Ok

Prepared annual plan, analyzed, corrected, and explained monthly variations to prior month and plan in large global cost center. Prepared numerous monthly / quarterly profit center general ledger account reconciliations. Prepared and reported all SOX (GAAP) compliance quarterly / annual reports. • Exceeded company objectives, preparing annual plans with only 1 revision. • Met company GAAP compliance expectations, analyzing and correcting variations to prior month and plan resulting in 0% unwarranted / unexplained variances.• Reduced costs by collaborating with departmental 8and district accountants to eliminate large bad debt expenses.

Duncan, Oklahoma

Partnered with departmental and foreign company accountants, evaluating entries and alleviating trial balance and intercompany out-of-balance items, agreements, and taxes to maintain GAAP & IFRS compliance in 7 General Ledger accounts.• Achieved month-end zero balances for zero balance accounts (ZBA) by researching offsets and posting daily entries.• Streamlined processes, saving 3 hours per day by redesigning ZBA daily research tool.

Duncan, Ok

Administered large North American joint venture, compiling and posting inventory movements, allocations, and accruals to ensure proper allocation of labor, equipment, and inventory.• Enabled confident fund management by producing financials, cash flow statements, and projections for board of directors in matching gifts and grants program.• Ensured proper governmental elections reporting by developing and administering PAC fund accounting. • Saved 8 hours monthly productivity time by designing spreadsheet for use as SAP upload of joint venture billing entries.• Solved major company-wide problem by implementing new system of clearing freight expense payable allocations and directing expenses to proper departments. • Improved employee performance and productivity by compiling and editing training manuals on procedures and Excel spreadsheet usage reducing time and expenses.• Recognized for excellence, achieving 2 peer Applause Awards.

Odessa, Texas

Analyzed all general ledger accounts to verify effective internal controls and GAAP compliant reporting. Hired, trained, and supervised accounting and clerical staff. Collaborated with controller and bankers enabling capital investments and significant increases in fixed assets. Computed and prepared state quarterly sales tax returns for company in 2 states.• Exceeded company objectives and confidence in financial decisions by automating sub-ledger processes.• Enabled 820% company growth and 500% revenue increase by creating and maintaining fixed asset records and depreciation schedule. • Streamlined operations by converting accounting to enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.• Ensured accuracy and operational efficiency, providing high-quality performance on tight deadlines.

Odessa/Midland, Texas Area

Reviewed and approved all accounting entries. Computed and prepared sales and payroll tax returns. Prepared environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), Workers’ Compensation, governmental contractor reports, and liaised with external auditors. Mediated payroll issues with employees, many with very limited English skills.• Developed tools for tracking job costs, providing GAAP compliant accounting.• Improved bottom line by $9K annually by developing tools enabling internal monthly amortizations and accruals.• Decreased expenses by diligently evaluating insurance policy proposals, customer, and vendor contracts.• Reduced allowances for doubtful accounts expense by innovating collections practices and bringing days sales outstanding (DSO) to 45-60 days in 60-90-day industry.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Accounting, 3.8

Cum Laude

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Geology/Earth Science, General, 4.0

Summa Cum Laude