ASHLEY SMITH

**** ******* *** *, ******* Grove, MN 55016

651-***-**** abo4jz@r.postjobfree.com

Enthusiastic, results-oriented individual seeking a position in the finance field where

my analytical and accounting skills can be utilized to their full potential.

EXPERIENCE

Valspar corporation, Minneapolis, MN 2006-2012

Cost Analyst, 2008-2012

Responsible for financial planning, reporting and analysis related to cost accounting.

Prepared budgets and forecasts based on manufacturing/warehousing performance

expectations. Gathered and published internal financial information related to historical,

current and future performance. Performed financial analysis utilizing appropriate

financial concepts and techniques.

Performed monthly accounting and reporting for restructuring initiatives.

Partnered with Ernst & Young by facilitating year-end communication regarding inventory

audit.

Collaborated with tax department to properly identify and document proper tax deductions

in an efficient and effective manner.

Collaborated on design and implemented a process to reflect and update product pricing to

accurately reflect key manufacturing drivers.

Financial Analyst, 2006-2008

Assisted in monthly close process to ensure proper accounting and assisted in year-end

audit of physical inventories.

Prepared monthly/quarterly journal entries and accruals.

Analyzed and correct discrepancies in account reconciliations.

AP Coordinator, 2006

Coordination of accounts payable processes including the facilitation and resolution of

related problems associated with vendors. Processed approximately 800 vendor invoices and

700 price discrepancy resolutions weekly. Implemented and maintained proper internal

controls of accounts payable processes.

CERTIFICATIONS

SIX SIGMA Yellow Belt participating in the following SIGMA teams:

Rapid Action Team: Physical Inventory Exemption

Green Belt Team: Accrued Accounts Payables Report

Kaizan Team: Problem Invoice

EDUCATION

Concordia University, St. Paul, MN

Major: BA Accounting

June 2006, GPA: 3.4/4.0

ACTIVITIES/ HONORS

Concordia University Women s Basketball Team (2002-2006)

Team Captain

Financed education through part-time Administrative Assistant and security positions

Minnesota Thunderboltz competitive National Slow-pitch Softball Team

SPECIAL SKILLS

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Windows 98. Oracle 11i,

Analytics, Data Warehouse, Essbase and financial statements

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