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 SummaryMulti-faceted Financial Professional with solid and progressive experience in all facets of accounting and financial management.
SkillsAccounting and Financial ReportingExperience in Cash Flow Management and Financial Statement AnalysisExperience in Account Reconciliations, Accruals, GL Activity, Month End Close, AR, AP, and BillingProgressive experience in Budget Management, SEC & GAAP CompliancesExcellent communication skillsSuperb analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to work independently as well as within Team SettingsPhysically fit to work extra hours with superb schedule flexibilityPowerful negotiatorAbility to multitask and meet aggressive deadlinesBudgeting and financeExtremely organizedSelf-motivatedConflict resolutionStrong verbal communicationStrong knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OutlookPerfect knowledge of Accounting software like Lawson, Mas 90, QuickBooks Pro, PeopleSoft, Axiom, Bloomberg Terminal, Nvision, and ImagingAbility to learn new software programs
Work History11/2014to10/2016Accountant IIEllwood Group|Houston,TX,Performed month-end General Ledger close and prepared manual journal entries.Prepared balance sheet accounts reconciliation and roll forward schedules.Researched and resolved reconciling items in a timely manner and informed management of any issues.Prepared weekly reconciliation with supporting schedules of the fixed asset registers to the relevant accounting records, and resolved unclear items.Organized and maintained fixed asset register.Prepared monthly provider tax payments Reviewed, analyzed, and approved invoices to determine capital fixed asset versus expense and process CPAR invoices on a timely basis.Performed monthly accruals schedules Prepared depreciation calculation for all fixed assets Reviewed for adherence to capitalization policy and, researched and resolved any related issues.Ensured, calculated, and updated useful lives of all fixed assets are in accordance with company policy.Performed monthly fixed assets retirement/disposal obligations Generated monthly depreciation of capital expenditures.Supported other departments (Account Payable & Purchasing) to research and resolve accounting issues Assisted with internal and external audit activities.Worked directly with [departments, clients, management] to achieve [result].Assisted various business groups with document organization and dissemination during acquisitions.Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.11/2013to12/2013Senior Accountant (TEMP)Meggitt Plc|Irvine,CA,Assisted in the on-going development of current accounting and reporting functions.Prepared consolidated monthly financial statements of various entities.Led efforts in company's monthly depreciable items reports.Played a major role in catching-up with preparation of Vice President's expense report.Compiled audit documentation.Monitored and documented daily bank transactions.Supported to develop capital estimation report on company's current building project.02/2012to11/2013Accountant (TEMP)George Washington University|Washington,DC,Maintained responsibility for accounting and financial management associated with general ledger activity, cash flow management, and financial reporting.Developed accurate and reliable financial statements that aided in business decision-making.Charged with account analysis reports involving bank accounts reconciliation, journal entry preparation, month end close, and preparation of monthly accruals.Played a key role in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages / closing procedures for multiple entries.Prepared inter-company accounts reconciliations.Researched and eliminated financial discrepancies in a timely manner.Assisted in compiling of audit documentation.Supported to develop YTD P&L budget and actual reports including variance analysis activities.Performed full range of financial analysis projects.12/2011to02/2012Staff Accountant (TEMP)Warner Music Group Corp.|Los Angeles,CA,Charged with handling general ledger reviews, bank reconciliations, and month end close.Participated in balance sheet reconciliation.Verified daily bank transaction reports while ensuring the financial integrity of data.Performed journal entry adjustments and accruals.Assisted with the field audits, preparation of audit schedules and work papers, accounts payable and accounts receivable Spearheaded the development of ad hoc reports as needed.08/2010to12/2011Junior Accountant (TEMP)Sightseeing Tours Of America|City,STATE,Heavily performed billing duties Led efforts to track all cash flows.Played a key role in streamlining billing expenses and introducing process improvements.Championed efforts to reduce outstanding accounts receivable while managing collections efforts.Investigated and resolved billing discrepancies Performed and tracked chargebacks.Pioneered the implementation of new invoicing sales code and delivery methods.Ensured billings were accurately processed within specified deadlines.Researched and reconciled customer accounts.09/2009to07/2010Equity Research Analyst (TEMP)Bloomberg L.P|City,STATE,Eliminated financial statement discrepancies by making sure items were accurately entered and balanced.Updated the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, which included pension plans, leases, contractual obligations, and debt.Identified and analyzed all basic accounting related issues and determined proper methods of resolution exceeding the daily targets.Prepared fundamental analysis on U.S.and European company's 10-Q and 10-K that was filed with SEC.06/2009to09/2009Bookkeeper (TEMP)Metro One Loss Prevention|City,STATE,Performed accounting and finance duties associated with accounts receivable and accounts payable Prepared financial reports that detailed the financial position of the company Processed weekly payroll for over 20 employees Worked with sales tax, states payroll taxes, and federal payroll taxes payments Handled human resources queries as well as processed new hires.04/2008to05/2009Operation Budget (INTERN)New York City Transit Authority|City,STATE,Prepared weekly analytical Pay-Hour report for over 10,000 Bus Operator and Bus Maintenance employees Set up variances between budget and actual retrieved from Hyperion for budget modifications decided by management.Analyzed and prepared special report Prepared Audit Travel Expenses Report Assisted Supervisors with ad hoe reporting.
EducationExpected in2012totoMaster of Business Administration|UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX,Phoenix,AZGPA:Expected in2009totoBachelor of Science|Accounting Finance & EconomicsCITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK,Staten Island,NYGPA:Accounting Finance & Economics
SkillsAccount Reconciliations, Accounting, basic accounting, Accounting software, accounts payable, accounts receivable, Accruals, ad, AP, AR, balance sheet, bank reconciliations, Billing, billings, Bloomberg, Budget Management, budget, capital expenditures, Cash Flow, cash flow statement, closing, Excellent communication, decision-making, delivery, documentation, finance, financial, financial analysis, financial management, financial reports, Financial Reporting, financial statements, Financial Statement Analysis, fixed asset register, fixed assets, General Ledger, GL, human resources, Hyperion, Imaging, invoicing, Lawson, managing, Mas 90, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Month End Close, payroll, PeopleSoft, problem solving skills, Purchasing, QuickBooks Pro, reconciling, reporting, research, sales, tax, taxes, variance analysis>>. The result is, Potential Fit

Fit assessment: Potential Fit