Brian D Smith Phone: Cell 630-***-****

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North Aurora, IL. 60542 E-Mail: acohde@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

BBA Degree (Accounting/Finance) Western Michigan University

Associated Degree Computer Science 1986 Morton College

MBA Classes 1988-1990 Aurora University

Apics: Detailed Scheduling/Planning, Materials/Operations Management, Mfg

Controls

Windows NT & Novell Network, Software: Timberline, SBT, MAPICS, FoxPro, JD

Edwards

Syteline, Vantage

Work experience:

2013 - Present

Position: Controller

IMS Mfg - Des Plaines, IL - Fabricated Metal Products

. Monthly closing JE/financial statements for 2 entities using 2

separate computer systems

. Supervise A/P, A/R clerks, Staff Accountant, and Cost

Analyst

. General ledger account recs monthly

. Weekly and monthly forecasting report generation

. Partcipated in weekly production meetings to review

production transactions

. Reviewed Mfg variance weekly for adjustments to std/actual

cost and inventory transactions

. Worked with purchasing on purchases and receiving issues

. Prepared/Analyzed monthly and yearly P&L statements and reports

. Verified/Audit monthly manufacturing/administrative expenses

. Generated and audited monthly rep and salesmen commissions

. A/P, A/R, Credit/Collections/ Establish lines of credit

. Generated yearly operational and administrative budgets

. Sales Tax reporting for 10 states

. Inventory Analysis monthly

2013 - 2013

Crescent Cardboard - Wheeling, IL - Matboard Manufacturer

Position: Cost Accounting Manager

. Established material, labor, overhead standards

. Perform product design analysis/manufacturing methods

. Perform time studies

. Prepare inventory analysis

. Prepare E&O analysis/reduce E&O levels

. Audit/verify BOM and Cost of Goods Sold for monthly closing

. Generate Manufacturing variance reports monthly

. Monthly closing JE's

. Variance Analysis (MUV, PPV, Labor/OH Variance,Mfg Expenses)

. Backup for Pricing Analysis

. Setup new reports on JD Edwards systems and downloads

. Margin Analysis

2008 - Aug 2012

Flex-Kleen Div of Met-Pro - Glendale Heights, IL - Dust Collection

Systems/Parts/Mfg/Distribution

Position: Controller

. Monthly closing JE/financial statements for 3 entities

. General ledger account recs monthly

. Weekly and monthly forecasting report generation

. Audit/verify BOM and Cost of Goods Sold for monthly closing

. Established procedures for accounting policies (returns,

credits etc)

. Partcipated in weekly production meetings to review

production transactions

. Reviewed PPV weekly and adjusted cost and inventory

transactions

. Worked with purchasing on purchases and receiving issues

. Generated yearly operational and administrative budgets

. Prepared/Analyzed monthly and yearly P&L statements and reports

. Verified/Audit monthly manufacturing/administrative expenses

. Generated and audited monthly rep and salesmen commissions

. Established standards for new and existing products

. Bi annual inventory supervisor under 1% variance

. A/P, A/R, Credit/Collections/ Establish lines of credit

. Bi monthly payroll processing

2002-2008

Compx-Timberline, Lake Bluff, IL. Lock and Locking Systems Mfg.

Position: Manager of Accounting and Administration

. Generated monthly financial statements/GL account

reconciliation

. Audit monthly manufacturing and administrative expenses

. Established yearly labor and overhead rates/Std Cost

. Calculated cost/benefits of capital expenditures

. Personnel/401k Administrator

. Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and audit experience

. Helped in conversion from in house to MAPICS software

. Systems Administrator for Windows NT Network

. Generated yearly operational and administrative budgets

. Prepared 100% of audit work papers

. Safety supervisor

. Cycle count inventory analysis

. A/P, A/R, Credit/Collections/ Establish lines of credit

. Weekly payroll processing

1997 - 2002

Lewellyn & Best Displays, Montgomery, IL. Display Manufacturer -

Installation

Position: Accounting/Systems/Office Manager

. Generated monthly financial statements/GL account

reconciliation

. Made Hardware decision on LAN System

. Personnel/401k Administrator

. Negotiated with Health and General Insurance providers

. Designed company manual

. A/P, A/R, Payroll - (union)

. Worked with Timberline construction package

. Systems Administrator for Windows NT Network

. Generated yearly operational and administrative budget

. Input labor to construction and assembly jobs

. Calculated union benefits/Payroll taxes for payment

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