RONNI LYNN BENJAMIN

951-***-****

abjang@r.postjobfree.com

WINCHESTER, CA 92596

COST ACCOUNTANT

MONTH-END CLOSING ... RECONCILIATIONS ... FINANCIALS

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Provide support to Senior Management. Create flash pages regarding

inventory levels, cycle counts, and excess/obsolete inventory. Review

manufacturing processes recommending changes enhancing internal controls.

. Establish inventory control program - develop variance analysis reports

for operations, and coordinate control of inventory in addition to

analyzing and allocating unit costs appropriately. Coordinate yearly

inventories.

. Strong general accounting background - prepare financial data including

budgets, forecasting, and supporting closing process. Prepared and

maintained annual budgets and variance analysis.

. Support external audits - primary contact with auditors reviewing

manufacturing and accounting policies and procedures. Support income

statement and balance sheet accounts as well as inventory evaluation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cost Accountant : Manufacturing Industry 03/2010

- 08/2010

Robert Half Management Resources Irvine, CA

o Accepted temporary assignment responsible for the standard costs using

Manfact and Syspro ERP systems. This company included a local and two

European plants using different exchange rates.

o Prepared monthly journal entries for manufacturing costs that included

the analysis of manufacturing and absorption variances.

o Provided a weekly sales forecast including backorder and backlog

items.

Cost Accountant : $60 Million Window Manufacturer

06/2005 - 10/2008

Milgard Windows Temecula, CA

o Prepare cost of material analysis for submittal to Corporate.

Including review of cost of sales, purchase price, material waste, non-

material waste, warranty cost, and inventory to general ledger

variances. HFA ERP system is utilized. Maintain the fixed asset

system.

o Analyze sales by product line and series explaining variances as

needed. Provide 12-month trends charting sales and cost of sales by

product line. Create and provide analysis as requested.

o Complete month-end closing journal entries analyzing and reviewing the

income statement for any departmental variances. Provide departmental

summaries and analysis to managers.

o Provide monthly financial packages to direct reports. Assess

individual departments report retention and review of key documents

for SOX Compliance. Review American Express and Gas Card expenses.

Laid-off due to effects of economy on the construction industry.

Cost Accountant : Manufacturing Industry 10/2004

- 05/2005

Ajilon Finance Ontario, CA

o Accepted 6-month assignment to analyze manufacturing process and

establish perpetual inventory system. This company did not track

their inventories thru its manufacturing process.

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Senior Accountant : Non-profit Religious Foundation 11/2001

- 11/2003

Sowing Circle Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

o Responsible for entire accounting function including accounts payable,

accounts receivable, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, payroll,

general ledger, monthly statements, and preparation of the yearly

budget. QuickBooks software is used.

o Prepared yearly tax package submission for CPA firm.

Senior Accountant : $45 Million Civil Engineering Firm

06/1999 - 07/2001

The Keith Companies, Inc Costa Mesa, CA

o Converted newly acquired company's books to the Keith Company's

process due to their recent acquisition ensuring the validity of the

account transition. CFMS ERP system is utilized.

o Maintained and closed books thru the trial balance. Reviewed all

expenses for their validity and account accuracy. Maintained fixed

asset register. Completed city business license requests and

renewals.

o Prepared monthly revenue analysis across all company divisions.

Prepare and analyze data as required by Corporate Controller. Provide

support to the divisional office manager.

o Posted daily transactions to CFMS computer system. These transactions

included payables, receivables, journal entries, and time sheets.

Assisted CFMS administrator with the month-end closing process.

Laid-off as senior position was eliminated due to the reorganization of the

subsidiary locations.

Cost Accountant : $10 Million RF Amplifier Manufacturer 12/1997

- 05/1999

American Microwave Technology Anaheim, CA

o Complete and enter month-end closing journal entries in addition to

analyzing and reviewing the income statement and balance sheet.

Provide department summaries to Vice Presidents.

o Prepare weekly P&L flash page for senior staff highlighting any

potentials issues against the current forecast. Reforecast yearly

operating plan monthly and prepare revenue charts for weekly sales

meetings.

o Support Manman users in addition to analyzing daily transactions in

all modules. Participate in team projects to promote changes in daily

routines as needed.

o Analyze and prepare data as needed for senior staff. Assist Controller

and CFO preparing reconciliations and single-page presentations for

internal and external use. Provide key role in yearly external audit.

30% Company wide lay-off & rehired as part-time consultant to prepare for

year-end audit. AMT is no longer in business.

EDUCATION

M.B.A. Finance Emphasis - Pepperdine University in progress

B.S. Business & Management - University of Redlands, Redlands CA

A.S. Accounting - Irvine Valley College, Irvine CA

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