Professional SummaryI have a proven ability to establish high levels of credibility and positive rapport with partners, senior administrative staff, and clientele while maintaining a highly proficient level in in data collection and analysis for tax preparation and program audits. I am able to combine working knowledge of audit program details to provide assurance of the financial statements. I seek opportunities that involve accounting and financial analysis positions that allow me to efficiently and effectively use my skills learned from public accounting. SkillsFiscal budgeting knowledgeCash flow analysisERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) softwareAccount reconciliation specialistBudget analysisSelf-motivated professionalAccount reconciliation specialist Work History08 2012to2014Staff AccountantWest Liberty Foods West Liberty,,Efficiently and accurately completed audits, reviews, and other attestation services for a wide variety of clients in the government contracting industry, construction industry, and real estate industry Utilized great attention to detail in order to prepare and submit personal and corporate tax returns on a state and federal level Worked NADART, the financial services center of NADA, 401(k) audits for employee benefit plan audits Performed the testing on major business areas such as cash disbursements, cash receipts, and payroll Utilized high levels of adaptability in order to compile and prepare financial statements for a wide variety of clients Performed analytical procedures on the major areas of the financial statements.Performed cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and investment reconciliations on large multi-billion and multi-million dollar clients Performed internal control testing to ensure that the proper safeguards were in place to detect and prevent material misstatements that could affect the financial statements Managed inexperienced staff on several preliminary field work audit engagements Performed analytics on the contract schedules including but not limited to over under billings, gross profit, revenue to date, and percent of complete analysis for several large construction companies such as Clark Construction Group and Shirley Contracting Company Analyzed the cost that that were charged to a variety of small and large contracts (direct vs.indirect and non-payroll vs.payroll) Researched and completed several projects on analyzing key financial indexes affecting the construction industry and provided those results to management for blog articles Staff accountant in charge of the configuration and implementation of the Amelio Software System Responsible to ensure that its application in the Construction Industry Services Group was efficient and ready for use during busy season Provided efficient, excellent service while adhering to strict timelines and budget demands.Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts.Analyzed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures.06 2011toCurrentAssistant Swim Team CoachYmca Twin Cities Maplewood,,Selected out of a competitive group of coaches to assist with the coordination and management of the swim team.Responsible for the safety of over 100 swimmers ages 5 to 18.Coordinated swim practices, swim clinics, private lessons, and swim meet events.Communicated with parents about swim team events and various activities.09 2009toCurrentAssistantPuff Co Los Angeles,,Assisted parents and students locate the materials needed for their selected courses.Ordered books and supplies that were needed for classes with special requirements.06 2005to2011Acting Pool Operator and Head LifeguardBonaventure Realty Group, LLC City,,Managed multiple facilities and their operations including a variety of aquatic assets such as filtration and pool pump systems.Successfully created effective and efficient pool schedules for employees at multiple sites.Trained employees to correctly operate aquatic systems and maintain correct chemical levels. EducationExpected in2012totoBachelor of Science Accounting and Information SystemsVirginia Tech-Blacksburg,VAGPA Accounting and Information Systems Skillsaccounting, accountant, accounts payable, accounts receivable, ADP, attention to detail, billings, budget, competitive, contracts, clients, financial, financial statements, government, gross profit, materials, Microsoft Office Suite, payroll, reading, real estate, safety, Sage, tax, articles  SEP  Job Tag Posted August 23,2023 We are partnering with aPE backed company who manufactures everything from military support shelters (currently sending some to Maui), to music festival and wedding tents. They are currently projected to increase revenue by 40 over the next three years. This is a high exposure role reporting directly to the controller and CEO with a lot of room to grow with the company. A great opportunity for someone to get into Private Equity. This is a hybrid opportunity Responsibilities Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for the manufacturing department. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts related to manufacturing activities. Monitor and review manufacturing-related transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness. Calculate and analyze product costs, including direct and indirect costs, overheads, and variances. Collaborate with inventory management to ensure accurate valuation and reporting of inventory levels. Provide insights into cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements within the manufacturing process. Assist in the preparation of annual manufacturing budgets and periodic forecasts. Monitor actual performance against budgeted figures, identifying and explaining variances. Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations specific to manufacturing and inventory accounting. Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations. Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard financial integrity. Collaborate with management to evaluate the financial impact of various manufacturing initiatives and projects. Desired Skills And Experience Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification is a plus. 4 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a focus on manufacturing or cost accounting. Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems. Experience with manufacturing-specific software is advantageous. Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, cost structures, and inventory management principles. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and modeling. Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations (GAAP, IFRS).