KEN AKIN, MBA
Olive Branch, MS 38654
PROFILE Ambitious self-manager, focused on results with the ability to work independently,
conscientiously, completing projects under deadline.
CAREER
2008 to Date STEIN WORLD, Memphis, TN
Accounting Manager
-Prepare Monthly Financials and provide monthly analysis to management.
-Develop operating budget for distribution facility and track performance.
-Supervise and direct activities in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
-Coordinate the reporting of Payroll through ADP.
-Provide detail and track operations measures in shipping and receiving .
-Use MAS general ledger and FRX reporting software.
2004 to 2008 HALLMARK DIRECT, Southaven, MS
Plant Controller
- Reviewed operating results and provide monthly analysis to management.
-Developed operating budget for Southaven facility and track performance.
-Managed cycle count program for facility / 3,000+ sku’s.
-Provided monthly COGS calculation from WMS receipt and shipping data.
-Assisted with distribution facility logistics (planning, layout and staffing).
-Responsible for hourly and salary Payroll.
-Used Oracle general ledger software and Move WMS.
2003 to 2003 VALLEY PRODUCTS, Memphis, TN
Assistant Controller
-Responsible for preparation of month-end financial statements.
-Supervised Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll.
-Assisted with inventory management.
-Used Manufacturing Pro software.
2000 to 2003 COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, Memphis, TN
General Ledger Supervisor
-Reviewed division operating results and provided monthly variance analysis.
-Assisted and supervised the preparation of monthly financial statements.
-Supervised the monthly maintenance of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
-Supervised four member professional staff.
-Skilled with AS400 general ledger software, BASIS, Excel, and Word.
Senior Accountant
-Maintained reconciliations for Balance Sheet and Income Statement.
-Provided monthly detailed analysis for Memphis financial statements.
-Performed self-assessment audits.
1999 to 1999 MICRO FLO COMPANY, Memphis, TN
Senior Accountant
-Responsible for corporate treasury functions, supervision of Accounts Payable department, and
computations of product cost variances.
1996 to 1999 INSTRUMENT ASSOCIATES, Memphis, TN
(Private label manufacturer for Motorola)
Accounting Manager
-Prepared monthly financial statements and performance commentary.
-Supervised operations in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
-Strong knowledge of standard cost.
-Coordinated and prepared budgets and forecasts.
-Managed and supported four member accounting team.
-Implemented general ledger using Promax MRP software.
-Assisted with inventory management.
1991 to 1996 KRAFT FOOD INGREDIENTS, Memphis, TN
Senior Accountant
-Maintained corporate reconciliation of cash.
-Prepared monthly journals for the Income Statement and Balance Sheet
-Analyzed and explained variances within the Income Statement and Balance
Sheet in reports to all levels of management.
-Provided cost analysis to Manufacturing Accounting.
-Assisted with preparation of the corporate tax return.
-Participated in month-end inventory counts.
-McCormick and Dodge General Ledger System.
1989 to 1991 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, Memphis, TN
Provider Auditor
-Initiated, performed and completed audits and problem resolutions of local and
area health care facilities.
1987 to 1989 SEIDMAN & SEIDMAN, Memphis, TN
Staff Accountant
-Assisted in Balance Sheet audits of manufacturing corporations.
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI, Bachelor of Accountancy, 1987
UNION UNIVERSITY, MBA, October 2003