Accounting Manager

JESSICA KING

*** ********* ***** ***'s Creek, KY 40013

502-***-**** *********@*****.***

Dedicated professional who has gained valuable knowledge of the spirits

manufacturing industry in addition to a background in public accounting.

Extensive cost accounting and general ledger accounting experience. Ready

to take my career to the next level. Creative individual who excels at

problem solving and creating new processes that are both efficient and

smooth-running. Excellent communicator to all levels within an

organization and outside the organization. Superior interpersonal skills

and a great team player. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

with proficient knowledge of SAP, AS400, Infinium, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Self-starter and quick learner who takes pride in exceeding expectations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cost Accountant

Jim Beam Brands Co., Clermont, KY

June 2007 - Present

. Work with the cost accounting team to maintain the bill of materials

including material costs, labor, overheads, and freight costs for

domestically bottled and imported case goods from around the globe. Set

standard costs and conduct variance analysis. Currently dual accounting

systems are being ran, AS400 and SAP, which must remain in sync.

Knowledge of intercompany transfer pricing, foreign currency conversions,

and inventory control. Work with other team members located in Canada,

Mexico, Europe, and Australia.

. The last half of the year is focused on developing a COGS budget, labor

budget, and forecasting cases for the following year including domestic

and imported products.

. Key member in developing and implementing new processes in conjunction

with a new computer system, SAP, implemented in 2007. SAP has been

challenging in that it completely altered all previous accounting

functions.

. Perform various month-end close responsibilities including preparing G/L

reconciliations, cash reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and

inter-company accounts.

. Responsible for the accounting of the Jim Beam American Outpost Gift Shop

including maintaining accurate inventory values, tracking daily deposits

and credit card sales, bank reconciliations, income statements, G/L

accounts, monthly expenditures, departmental budget, and various monthly

journal entries. Work closely with the Outpost retail manager to ensure

all accounting procedures run smoothly at the store.

. Work with plant personnel and Purchasing to identify and process obsolete

packaging supplies through the cost accounting system and obtain upper

management approval, resulting in the destruction of obsolete supplies.

Government Records Accountant (Internal Audit)

Jim Beam Brands Co., Clermont, KY

June 2006 - June 2007

. Performed daily auditing of bulk spirits and finished case goods reports,

daily production, and daily shipping activity.

. Worked closely with plant personnel to correct AS400 transactional

mistakes identified through auditing.

. Audited month-end bulk spirits and finished case goods reports.

. Prepared various monthly and quarterly reports for internal and external

parties.

. Prepared Federal Excise Tax Returns twice monthly for activity at the

Clermont plant.

. Responsible for clearing the Excise Tax liability created when goods are

exported.

Staff Accountant/Tax Intern

Chilton & Medley PLC, Louisville, KY

February 2005 - June 2006

. Completed tax returns for Individuals, Trusts, C-Corporations, S-

Corporations, LLCs, and Partnerships.

. Communicated with clients.

. Made adjustments to clients' books to reflect accurate year-end amounts

using QuickBooks or company software.

. Researched various tax issues as requested and prepared presentations

with MS Power Point.

. Reviewed completed financial statements for format/numerical errors, and

verified all statements tied together.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Kentucky

December 2005

. Completed degree in 3.5 years

. 3.4 GPA

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