NICOLE CARTER
Columbus, OH *3209
(614) 352 - 2415
************@*******.***
Summary
A driven finance professional with several years of experience providing
high levels of detail and accuracy.
Self-motivated with excellent written and oral communication skills,
positive work ethic, and a history of creating positive relationships to
improve performance.
Exceptional computer skills include: MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and
several accounting software applications.
Professional Experience
Limited Brands, Inc.,Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Senior Accountant 2007 to Present
. Perform Inventory control and analysis for company largest business
unit
. Maintain ledger accounts in a shared services environment
. Prepare and record journal entries as required
. Prepare Ad-hoc reports
. Provide functional advice or training
. Assist in month-end closing process, receive/analyze inter-company
charges
. Prepare monthly variance analysis schedules for non-operating
departments
. Assist in year-end reporting to the Corporate Office
. Prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast paced
environment
Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc.,Columbus, Ohio
Accountant 2005 to 2007
. Responsible for preparing periodic reports, identifying process
issues, implementing efficiencies, maintaining technical SAP skills in
payables and related areas
. Reconcile G/L Accounts
. Prepare and complete journal entries as required
. Participate in month-end and year-end closing
. Ensure accuracy of payable system
. Create daily reports and maintain effective communication with
customers, both internal and external
. Develop a customer-focused relationship with sites, vendors and all
levels of management
. Achieve desired results while working in a high-volume service center
environment while maintaining a high-level of enthusiasm
. Handle change management with new processes and procedures
T. Marzetti - Allen Division, Columbus, Ohio
Jr. Accountant 2003 to 2005
. Cross-trained on different elements of the controller position (i.e.
direct labor reporting, payroll accruals, plant spending)
. Maintain daily production ensuring code classification accuracy
Inventory control analysis
. Research and resolve any discrepancies
. Provide feedback to production management on reporting issues
. Participate in weekly and monthly reporting
. Participate with month-end and year-end inventories
. Set-up and audit production models and standards
. Work with production to develop better forms and procedures
. Assist management with special projects
The Bisys Group, Inc.,Columbus, Ohio
Senior Fund Accountant 2000 to 2003
. Enter all mutual fund transactions into a fund on a daily basis
. Distribute fund data to internal and external business partners
. Analyze fund records through weekly reconciliation and reporting to
ensure accuracy
. Balance cash and reconcile fund holdings with the custodian
. Calculate daily market value of portfolio holdings
. Assist with preparation of financial statements
. Assist with expense accrual adjustments
. Assist with performance reporting
. Mentor and train new associates
. Assist management with special projects
Education
BBA, DeVry University, Columbus, Ohio
Computer Skills
Excel (intermediate to Advanced), Access (Intermediate), Power Point,
SAP,
AS400, Lotus Notes, Outlook/Outlook Express, Sungard, PeachTree, Lawson
FundSmith, InvestOne Spectra, Fundstation, Monarch, MicroStrategy,
Island
Pacific, PkMS
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