Management Accounting
Resume:
Curtis L. Reed
Email: **********@*****.***
Education: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Bachelor of
Science: Accounting. Graduation Date: May 12, 2001.
Keller Graduate School of Management, Master of
Accountancy and Financial Management. Accounting Certification
Graduation Date: March 2009.
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York, NY - Accountant - Jan 2008
- Present
. Attend projection calls to review forecasted financial data and the
impact on actual financial activity for monthly/quarterly close.
. Review financial trends and advise management where of the negative
trends in relation to projected versus actual financial data, and make
recommendations to management in reference to proactive and corrective
measures to eliminate negative trend analysis impact on results.
. Produce Financial Statements from automated systems such as PeopleSoft
and Hyperion in order to review and provide financial analysis related
to financial trends of comparative periods. Compile analytical
reports as related to variance analysis and include the information
in the MD&A for senior management review.
. Perform analysis independently of monthly and quarterly accounting
reports to ensure proper data and accurate reporting format, as well
as make recommendations and provide technical support as how to
improve reporting, technical, and accounting processes.
. Preparation of footnotes and disclosures in reference to new
accounting pronouncements regulated by FASB, as well as provide
instructions/training to the International Controller's team as to how
the new accounting pronouncements should be reflected in the
accounting transactions.
. Conduct an analysis of internal financial reports to determine
financial trends that cause significant impact and provide management
recommendations in reference to negative or unfavorable financial
trends.
. Prepare financial schedules and disclosures for internal and external
reporting during monthly and quarterly close.
. Assist in drafting system and accounting policies and perform several
reconciliations for analytical and management reports within
International
. Ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial activity by
reviewing the Financial Statements, which include verifying successful
submissions of financial data to Financial Data Mart and/or HFM via
Sun Ledger, review of Quality Control reports, and follow up with
countries regarding financial activity to ensure that all responsible
entities follow proper accounting procedures in accordance to GAAP.
. Analyze cost allocation in reference to budgetary purposes as well as
analysis of statistical cost data.
. Update and provide variance analysis for total International, as it
pertains to the balance sheet, which include updating MD&A (Management
Discussion Analysis), for internal and external customers such as D&T,
Federal Reserve, and Corporate.
. Ensure inter -company balances eliminate between Home Office and
International Entities and effectively communicate with Expense Group
on a monthly and quarterly basis to ensure proper accounting
transactions are posted regarding inter- company balances.
. Responsible of SOX Controls for International Reporting which include
independent testing of SOX controls, and ensure that the controls are
followed accordingly to the standards set forth with and by Internal
Audit. Effectively communicate Audit standards (internal/external)
that impact the International Controllers Team.
. Update and keep record of all journals (standard, recurring, &
PeopleSoft) and ensure that all entries are recorded with proper
signatures and documentation for International Controllers Department
and sign-off on journal entry data to confirm that the process is in
compliance with SOX testing analysis/controls.
. Review FAS 107, 157, 115, and 10Q (K) submissions for responsible
International entities during the quarterly close.
. Monitored the change in functional currency conversion within Ireland
entities.
. Coordinated Korean Restack to reflect 85% ownership with MetLife
Global Management and 15% ownership with Mexico.
. Plan work assignments, send notification of deadlines, prioritize
internal and external ad hoc request, and provide management status of
reports and financial disclosures to management team.
UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Alpharetta, GA - Financial Analyst II - May
2004 - August 2007.
. Performed monthly/quarterly financial analysis of Shared Services,
reporting of actual versus plan which include reviewing, validating,
and correcting account balances.
. Reviewed quarterly and monthly budgets, in order to determine budget
revisions and adjusted financial activity based on the revisions.
. Maintained monthly financial statements and coordinated the Fixed
Assets annual physical inventory for Shared Services.
. Ensured that accounting transactions were properly recorded, posted,
processed, uploaded, and analyzed.
. Provided FASB updates necessary to control operations and ensured that
the accounting practices were in compliance with GAAP.
. Prepared and published financial reports, profit loss statements,
control checklist, statistical information, as well as, coordinated
information for individuals within the outside work unit.
. Performed internal audits for Menlo Consolidations Group and act as
liaison and direct contact for external auditors.
Centex Homes Team Services, Marietta, GA - Project Accountant,
Alpharetta, GA - June 2001- February 2004.
. Resolved billing errors and managed customer accounts generating 600k
monthly.
. Organized and prepared financial statements to be reviewed by Auditor.
. Assisted in month end close and reviewed financial statements as well
as analysis of projects including researching of invoices paid and the
cause of overages and shortages of the invoices paid.
. Served as liaison to the purchasing team to research and gather
information needed for changes and adjustments for vendors.
. Performed audits prior to month end close of over/under budget
reports.
. Audited invoices to ensure proper sales tax is in accordance with
state guidelines.
. Prepared journal entries in reference to over/under budget reports.
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. Prepared project quarterly presentation of budget reports for the
President, Controller, and Assistant Controller.
. Generated projected quarterly audit reports for the Controller and
Assistant Controller.
. Managed accounting records for projects with revenue of $500,000
annually.
. Promoted to Account Analyst in February 2002.
Skills: Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, Power Point)
Accounting Software: AS400, JD Edwards, Quick Books, People Soft,
Oracle, Hyperion Financial Management
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