SummaryA capable Cost Accountant successful at managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines under pressure. Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and accounting software and processes HighlightsFinancial statement analysisAnalytical reasoningBudget forecasting expertiseAccount reconciliation expertAdvanced computer proficiency (PC and Mac)Complex problem solvingStrong organizational skillsGeneral ledger accountingSuperior research skills ExperienceCost Accountant,01 2000-10 2013Collins Aerospace Troy,OH,Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.Reduced closing time for monthly and quarterly close by 50 by implementing new consolidation procedures.Tracked all capital spending against approved capital requests.Restructured and analyzed QAD to improve budget reporting.Aligned all financial activity with the regulations of the GAAP.Prepared financial statements for month end and year end close.Thoroughly reviewed financial statements and tax audits to correct any discrepancies.Reduced entry input time by 75 and decreased errors by 50 .Revised and streamlined inefficient work procedures with automation software.Analyzed costs and revenues to project future trends.Coordinated fixed asset additions, depreciation and retirements.Created and maintained BOM and routers for the parts that were manufactured.Work order variance analysis and closureCompleted required government surveys for our industryEntered production information as neededEntered month end journal entries as neededWorked on inventory control and cycle counts to reduce excess purchasingCost Accountant,11 1998-2000Collins Aerospace Monroe,NC,Created and maintained the BOM and routers of the elevators that were manufacturedEntered production information as needed and reviewed and analyzed variances as neededWork order variance analysis and closure which included labor and overhead analysisEntered month end journal entriesExtensive use of excel for analysis and reporting to managementWorked on inventory control and cycle counts to reduce excess purchasingCost Accountant,01 1998-11 1998Collins Aerospace Simpsonville,SC,Created and maintained BOM and routers for the tubs that were manufacturedWork order variance analysis and closure which included labor and overhead analysisEntered production as neededEntered month end journal entriesWorked on inventory control and cycle counts Education Accounting,Expected in-University of Texas at San Antonio-San Antonio,TXGPA Status- SkillsMS Office ( Excel, Word, Power Point )QAD ( Mfg Pro ) - manufacturing software ( ERP system )Type - 40wpm10 Key - 10,000 kph  SEP  MUST WORK ON A W2 INDEPENDENTLY, NO SPONSORSHIP!Company CHS Position Process Data Analyst Business AnalystContract 12 month contract with opportunity for extensionFTE ConversionPay Rate 80-85hrLocation Remote (Travel based on project needs to HQ)Citizenship US Citizen or GreencardStart Date Mid September Must Haves IS Oil Gas Experience Strategic Process Alignment with SAP S4 ERP ImplementationsExtensive Process Development Expertise Experience working with IT teams as well as Business Partners Plusses Experience mentoring junior analysts Bachelors DegreeProfessional and go getter mentality Day to Day One of Insight Globals largest Farm Supplier Clients is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst or also known as a Process Analyst to join their Global Enterprise Change Management team. This person will be responsible and dedicated to the energy transformation that will be enabled by SAP. This person will be executing mapping, KPI development, process improvement, and activate methodology that SAP brings in. Your perspective is all about end-to-end processes. This person will be working closely with business partners and IT stakeholders in helping build best practices for midstream and downstream for out of the box SAP S4 IS Oil Gas. A great candidate will be an excellent communicator who is also a go-getter!