EDWARD M. GORTER
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Jenison, Michigan 49428 E-mail: abjsot@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Professional with extensive experience supporting manufacturing and sales.
Skilled in collecting, reporting and analyzing data to ensure solid
business decision-making. Ability to research problem areas and recommend
solutions. Works well across functions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GINSAN INDUSTRIES, Grand Rapids, Michigan
A manufacturer of self serve car washing and water treatment equipment
General Ledger Coordinator 2006 - 2008
. Prepare monthly financial statements and reports
. Assist Customers and assist in shipping and receiving departments
. Complete daily sales reports, and assist accounts payable and accounts
receivable
. Perform various reconciliations and analyze accounts.
WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BANK, Hudsonville, Michigan
A full service bank, mortgage company and financial planning and trust
service
Maintenance, Courier & Custodian 2001 - 2006
Clean and perform minor repairs on four bank branches
Perform light maintenance and upkeep of corporate offices
Upkeep and care of outside grounds and bank facilities with some courier
runs.
SUNSET MANOR & VILLAGE, Jenison Michigan
A retirement community
Maintenance Staff 2004 - 2005
Perform maintenance on retirement facility
Assist residents with minor repairs and maintenance in their rooms
Assist with remodeling and painting of rooms & facility
EATON AEROSPACE Electro-Mechanical Division, Grand Rapids Michigan
A leader in the design and manufacture of aircraft assemblies and sub-
assemblies as well as a supplier of replacement and warranty parts for the
airline industry.
Senior Accountant 1988 - 2003
Assisted and reconciled accounts payable and accounts receivable
Analyzed accounts, prepared corporate and governmental reports
Prepared quarterly and yearly corporate audit and tax schedules
Prepared financial statements and posted journal entries
Maintained the project tracking, physical inventory and capitalization of
fixed assets
Assisted in budgeting, forecasting and reviewing monthly financial results
EDWARD M. GORTER
GR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Div. of White Consolidated Industries, Grand
Rapids MI
A major manufacturer of home appliances for large retail and private label
industry.
Plant Accounting Manager 1984 - 1988
Hired and supervised accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing,
general accounting, switchboard, mail room, hourly and salaried payroll
staff of 14 members
Prepared financial statements and completed monthly and quarterly reports
Analyzed accounts and made recommendations when necessary
Worked to solve employee and labor issues with human resource department
Improved corporate image for accurate and timely reporting of financial
results
Communicated and explained monthly variances, rework cost, and scrap costs
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Hope College, Holland, Michigan
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Email
Foxpro, Lotus, CinCom Manufacturing, Hyperion, MSA
Smart Stream and Oracle General Ledger & Fixed Asset Systems, QuickBooks
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY
Church, Board Member, Chairman, Treasurer, Youth Leader
Sunday School Teacher, Volunteer worker at LOVE INC