Linda Sharp

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Oakboro, NC *****

Cell: 980-***-**** Phone: 704-485-

2119

Email: acf61q@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To obtain a challenging accounting position in an accounting field that

will permit the use of my skills and knowledge to maximize company

potential while developing additional knowledge and abilities.

Summary of Qualifications:

. 17 years of accomplished experience in the field of manufacturing

accounting.

. Team and leadership training from a major global public corporation.

. Exceptionally fast, efficient and organized.

. Knowledge of all accounting functions: Cost, inventory control, GL, PL

and BS - reconciliations, work papers, cash control, AP, AR and PR.

. Experience in GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley internal controls.

. Monthly closing processes.

. Working knowledge with many foreign countries.

Computer Skills:

. Hyperion Enterprise, Smart View, Windchill, QAD, SAP, Pro Com,

Mfg/Pro, Crystal Reports, Best Software for fixed assets

. MS Office, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access

. Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7

Employment:

Newell-Rubbermaid Huntersville, NC 2011 - Present

Home Solutions 180 million annual sales 1,200 employees

Cost Analyst

. Responsible for setting standard costs for new items. Ensures that

proper and consistent costing methods are followed so that new items

cost are accurately reflected.

. Provides monthly inventory, cost center and various month end

reports. Provide weekly OPEX report and explains significant

variances and highlights areas of upside and risk.

. Help with budgeting process including building budget on various cost

centers. Forecasting same cost centers monthly while providing

support for each center.

. Serves as financial costing lead on new product development and

special project teams. Contributions include the development of

comprehensive costing builds and various scenario analyses. Performs

make vs. buy analyses on new and existing products to ensure that

costs and companywide risks are minimized.

American Fiber & Finishing Inc, Albemarle, NC 2006-2011

Textile manufacturing 15 million annual sales 150 employees

Cost Accountant

. Developed tracking inventory system for in transit inventory from

China of 1.3m.

. Responsible for item numbers and maintenance of Bill of Materials.

. Developed and maintained inventory tracking for our largest customer.

. Evaluated actual manufacturing costs and prepared periodic reports

comparing standard costs to actual production costs.

. Studied and collected information to determine standard and actual

costs of textile manufacturing including raw material purchases,

inventory, and labor.

. Reviewed, analyzed and updated standard costs, product margins and

cost variances; suggested and deployed actions to improve revenue and

profits.

. Prepared profitability analysis and evaluated new products including

pricing relative to the market as well as setting up appropriate

markups.

. Performed account reconciliations and general ledger entries.

. Main contact with purchase agent in China.

Textron Fastening Systems, Inc, Stanfield, NC 1996-2005

Fastener manufacturer 75 million annual sales 300 employees

General Ledger Accountant

. Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of monthly firm

financial statements.

. Assured firm income and expenses are properly recorded in accordance

with GAAP.

. Posted to general ledger accounts and performed cash flow analysis.

. Prepare month end, quarterly, and year end closing

. Analyzed business performance to maximize operations.

. Prepared financial and statistical reports.

. Performed multiple bank reconciliations.

. Prepared reconciliation and maintained over 200 accounts monthly

. Responsible for implementing and maintaining Sarbanes Oxley internal

controls

. Monthly closing and clearing with companies in Germany, England,

France, Italy, Spain, and Canada.

. Travel to sister locations in California and London.

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,

Pfeiffer University NC

Associate in Applied Science in Accounting, Stanly

Community College NC

Diploma in Computer Operations, Stanly

Community College NC

Various continuing education courses, seminars, and workshops in accounting

and related areas

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