For the given job description <<This position is primarily responsible for ensuring the accuracy of inventory costing and accounting across the Consumer Products channel. This person will work closely with the channel CFO, Controller and Operations teams in a collaborative and fast-paced environment as we continue to grow the channel into a leading consumer water player. This role will play a critical role in the monthly close process by ensuring transactions are accurately recorded, preparing inventory reconciliations, and ensuring accurate physical inventories and cycle counts. This requires a strong attention to detail, data integrity, and the facilitation of conflict resolution.
Specific Job Function:
Responsible to create & maintain BOMS in local ERPs (e.g. SAGE) as well as master BOM data in spreadsheet files.Establish, validate and maintain appropriate additional added costs such as per unit labor, handling, etc to be added to materials in BOMS.Ownership of inventory reconciliations across all warehousesWork cross-functionally to provide analysis to ensure supplier shipments align with demand planning and inventory turns goals across the organization.Assist in identifying inventory variances and identify root causes. Work with operations team to implement action plans to remediate issues as they arise.Work with business units on establishing and implementing inventory related accounting policies and procedures as needed.Maintain and validate inventory costing integrity, including responsibility for management of inventory cost tier adjustments.Lead year-end inventory audit process and physical inventories.Maintain purchases clearing account reconciliation.Work closely with location personnel to ensure accurate inventory accounting and work order processing.Prepare supporting documentation for quarterly and annual external audits.Month end freight expense posting reviews for possible Inventory capitalization or billing to end customers.Assist business unit finance functions with expenditure analysis needed for budgeting and forecasts.Support other adhoc projects as needed.
Requirements:
Three or more years experience as a cost accountant in a manufacturing environmentProficiency in Excel in conjunction with ERP systems and planning.Bachelors degree in accountingSAGE, Hyperion, and SAP knowledge a plus.Travel = 20%
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position.
Interpersonal Integrity Tenacity
Initiative Decision Making Negotiation Skills
>> the resume: <<Professional SummaryFinancial professionalfocused on customer service, efficiency and achievement. Goal-oriented multi-tasker dedicated to maintaing professionalism and integrity.
SkillsStrong banking ethicsBilingual inRussian, UkrainianProficient in 10-keyATM stocking and operationCurrency and coin counter operationSafes and vault operationBalance sheet expertiseGoal-orientedSelf-sufficientPositive attitudeFlexibleTeam playerExcellent work ethic
Work History05/2013to06/2014Foreign Assets AccountantHyatt|Carlsbad,CA,UkraineSupported and coordinated company reports for the division Monitored bank accounts and processed bank transactions on a daily basis to enter data into Accent accounting system and to generate daily cash reports for the management.Prepared miscellaneous journal entries.Reviewed and identified invoices, payment requests from customers to determine if payment can be made.Supported and reported prior/current period adjustments and maintained bank reconciliations.Monitored and reviewed accounting and system generated reports for accuracy and completeness.Adhered to the month end close checklist to ensure all month end procedures were fully completed under the strict time schedule.Supported internal and external audit reviews.Communicated and established effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.Prepared monthly local depository bank reconciliations and maintained bank reconciliation and statements Maintained effective communication links with clients, banks, and managers regarding accounts available for daily operations as well as audits.02/2012to08/2012Operations SupervisorMarsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc.|Pittsburgh,PA,Supervised staff and branch operations Evaluated and recommended ways to improve day-to day activities Assured the accuracy and completeness of various records Prepared and processed personnel records and time sheets for staff supervised Identified and resolved problems within work unit supervised Developed and implemented new procedures Opened and supported checking and savings accounts, debit cards, CDs, IRAs, safe deposit boxes Balanced cash vault, dispenser, teller drawer.Complied with regulatory requirements, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti Money Laundering, OFAC, USA Patriot Act, Privacy Act and Community Reinvestment Act.Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.05/2011to02/2012Banking Management TraineeAppfolio|Portland,OR,Became familiar with banking operations and procedures by performing assigned duties and projects throughout the bank system.11/2008to05/2011Teller / New Accounts Representative/ Back up SupervisorGuaranteed Rate, Inc.|Palatine,IL,Opened and supported checking and savings accounts, debit cards, CDs, IRAs, safe deposit boxes.Balanced cash vault, dispenser, teller drawer.Trained new staff.03/2008to11/2008Marketing SpecialistCarr & Carr|City,STATE,UkraineGathered data from various state traffic enforcement facilities by region for dissemination to select clients via an internet-based interface.06/2005to08/2005Financial AnalystRaiffeisenbank Ukraine|City,STATE,Analyzed financial statements of enterprises and prepared credit reports for corporate loans.Visited current and perspective client enterprises to review and monitor production processes.08/2003to06/2005Assistant Loan OfficerRaiffeisenbank Of Ukraine|City,STATE,Analyzed creditworthiness of applicants and prepare credit reports for approval.Opened and supported checking and savings accounts, debit cards, CDs, safe deposit boxes.Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.Reviewed and edited loan agreements to ensure accuracy.Submitted loan applications to the underwriter for verification and recommendations.Developed and maintained relationships with local real estate agents.Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals.Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.
EducationExpected in12 2011totoHuman Relations and Interpersonal Development (Workforce Leadership Program)|University of Arkansas Fort Smith,Fort Smith,ArkansasGPA:Expected in5 2008totoMaster of Business Administration|Webster University,Fort Smith,ArkansasGPA:Graduation HonorsExpected in1 2005totoMaster of International Economics|Donetsk National Technical University,Donetsk,GPA:Expected in7 2003totoBachelor of Economics and Entrepreneurship|Donetsk National Technical University,Donetsk,GPA:
Skillsaccounting, bank reconciliations, bank reconciliation, banking, Interpersonal, credit, client, clients, debit, English, financial statements, Human Relations, Leadership, personnel, processes, Russian, Ukrainian>>. The result is, Potential Fit

Fit assessment: Potential Fit