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variances reconcile analyze inventory expenses reports manufacturing job costing cost accounting excess obsolete gross profit cost of sales generally accepted accounting principals monthly close finance business analyst banking skilled trade

Motives:
Currently working with spouse in a home based  business, but desiring to find a corporate environment where strong Cost Accounting, social, and communication skills can be fully utilized.  Considering Full Time, Part Time, and Contract work.

Notable Accomplishments:

• Highly regarded by management at prior employer [Major Mannufacturer of Widgets].
• Prior employer viewed this candidate as a "Performer" and a corporate asset, continuing to give this candidate increased responsibility and job scope amidst numerous lay-off cycles.

Strengths Attested to by References:

• Demonstrated ability to establish enduring, close working relationships with peers, subordinates, and all levels of management.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to changes in corporate culture and leadership subsequent to numerous corporate ownership changes (i.e., as experienced by prior employer).
• Effective at working independently, multi-tasking, providing innovative solutions, and meeting deadlines under pressure without compromising accounting results.
• An articulate, analytical, detail minded accountant that understands the concept of “business priorities” from management’s perspective. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
 
[Major Manufacturer of Widgets]  Newark, New Jersey – March 2000 to January 2009
A Manufacturer of Widgets for Worldwide Distribution.
Senior Cost Accountant
 
Summary  of Responsibilities: Sole cost accountant,directly reported to the Controller, the VP of Finance, and the President/GM.  Interfaced daily and maintained close working relationships with all corporate department managers.  Produced any necessary reports and/or solutions to problems, while maintaining the integrity of accounting results.
 
Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintained the standard costs of a $50M perpetual inventory system that included over 75K component level parts and assemblies using multi-level Bills of Materials.
  
• Analyzed absorption variances and established standard rates for labor and overhead.
• Documented and assessed material and labor variances, prepared journal entries, and reconciled balance sheet accounts.
  
• Projected monthly inventory balances.
• Projected the product inventory portions of Gross Profit and Cost of Sales.
• Generated and analyzed Excess and Obsolete Inventory reports for disposition of inventory.
• Utilized job cost systems to track expenses.
• Served as a liaison for internal and external auditors.
• Authored and implemented internal control processes in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.

 Key Achievements:

• Implemented ABC analysis for cycle counting to replace physical inventory; the results increased inventory accuracy, eliminated parts expediting, and improved production workflow.
• Developed a system to establish a reserve for Excess and Obsolete Inventory,which was also used as a management tool for the discontinuation of product lines and the disposal of obsolete materials.
• Established an inventory tracking system to monitor inventory at customer locations.
• Developed a floor stock system to eliminate tracking parts of insignificant value.
• Authored and implemented internal control processes and procedures in compliance with the ISO 9000:2000 quality standard.

 Additional Capabilities:

• Proficient in the use of a fully integrated inventory and financial system, with the ability to write complex reports for use on routine assignments and special projects.
• Knowledge of: MRP, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger,various integrated software applications such as Excel, Word, Access, Crystal Reports.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED:
 
[Regional Home Builder], Trenton, New Jersey – July 1995 to March 2000
Major Home Builder in Mercer County.
Senior Staff Accountant

• Analyzed construction budgets for cost variances and reconciled contract and billing problems with subcontractors.
• Trained and managed cost control clerks.
• Utilized a computerized job cost and financial system (Horizon) as well as Excel and Word.

[Regional Bank], Trenton, New Jersey – September 1990 to July 1995
Mid-Sized Regional Bank in Trenton.
New Accounts

• Opened Accounts, interviewed customers for loans, obtained credit references and credit scored applications. 
• Also worked in the Note Department boarding loans and calculating payoffs.
  

EDUCATION:
 
[Junior College] New Jersey– AA Degree in Accounting 
[State University] New Jersey – BS Accounting 1990
 
 
PERSONAL:
 
Energetic, personable, excellent physical condition.  Interests include running, weight training, hiking, cooking, gardening, and reading.

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