Manager Accounting
Resume:
KIM LEWIS
Spring Valley Ca 91977
***********@*****.***
Objective: To acquire a position in Finance
Summary of Qualifications
. Over 12 years of experience in all aspects of Accounting and financial
analysis with emphasis and majority of expertise in Cost. Including
product cost estimates, reserve and Gross Margin forecasting, GAAP
Accounting; as well as preparing and presenting financial reports to
both internal and external customers. Experienced with DOD Accounting, A-
123 controls, and Government audits.
. Excellent prioritization skills along with problem solving and project
management skills. Quick learner with high degree of enthusiasm able to
drive business results with minimal supervision. Keen understanding of
time management and driving action items in an entrepreneurial setting
where quick decision making is the norm.
. Experience in directing personnel to meet set objectives along with
performance evaluation and goal setting. Excellent interpersonal,
written and oral communication skills in both small and large audience
settings. Team oriented and highly motivated with the ability to
summarize complex organizational and financial data into concise
recommendations.
. Skilled in Spreadsheet Design, Microsoft Office Suite, BAAN, Cognos,
ADP, ManMan, Oracle, Hyperion, SAP, Great Plains and JD Edwards.
Integral part of System Implementation of JDE from ManMan.
Education:
University of South Alabama
B.A., Finance and Accounting
Coastal Training Business College
A.S., Business Administration / Computer Science
Experience:
AEM, San Diego, CA
Controller (Contract) Feb 2010 - May
2010
. I Maintained and update system (Oracle financial system (R12)
. I performed general accounting, cost accounting functions (Standard
costing, variance reporting and analysis) month end close, account
reconciliations, cash management, tax reporting, financial
reporting, and ad hoc projects as needed by upper management.
. Led lean manufacturing visual standardization and organization
project that dramatically improved efficiency.
. Set up policies and procedures with manufacturing to improve
processes.
Zimmer Dental & Others San Diego, CA
Sr Cost Consultant Oct 2008 -
Jan 2010
. Performed project product costing and gross margin analysis,
determination and reporting.
. Analyzed and resolved detailed variances in a Standard Cost
environment.
. Researched and reconciled general ledger accounts, performed various
journal entries using Windows automated general ledger system.
. Provided consulting and compliance work, reviewed and completed tax
returns.
Cymer Inc San Diego, CA
Sr. Cost Analyst Oct 2007 - Oct 2008
. Reviewed manufacturing costs, variances, and inventory reserve for all
entities, and oversaw adjusting entries to manufacturing costs as part
of the monthly accounting close process.
. Produced detailed cost/price proposals, including cost
models/templates, formats, and pricing rationale in accordance with
solicitation instructions, corporate policies, and CAS.
. Maintained and established product standard costs for multiple company
wide locations.
. Key member of product cost reduction team establishing cost estimates
for all new programs and identifying the cost impact of all engineering
changes within the product group.
Nuvasive San Diego, CA
Senior Accountant (Contract) July 2007 - Sept 2007
. Performed month end analysis and reconciliation of General
Ledger accounts.
. Reconciled prepaid expenses and accrued expenses.
. Researched and resolved any reconciling items on a monthly
basis.
. Prepared journal entries in support of month end close and
reconcile monthly bank statements.
Pacific Gas Turbine San Diego, CA
Cost Accounting Manager / Senior Cost Accountant Nov 2006 -
July 2007
. Analyzed the cost of customer Orders by cost element. Analyzed job
profitability. Developed overhead rates and supervised fixed asset
system.
. Developed procedures and reports that provided meaningful monthly sales
margin analysis by product and customer. Participated in the monthly
close process, quarterly and yearly audits.
. Participated in Sarbanes-Oxley 404 Compliance activities, including
procedure documentation, evaluation and testing. Conducted audits for
management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial
records, and efficiency of operations.
. Analyzed and maintain inventory reserves warranty, excess, obsolete and
scrap.
Biosite Inc. San Diego,
CA
Cost Accountant April 2001 - Nov
2006
. Audited Domestic and International Inventory, and prepare Journal
entries as needed.
. Analyze and resolve detailed variances in a Standard Cost environment.
Monitor work-in-process (WIP) activity and question inconsistencies;
interface with various departments and personnel of all levels.
. Researched and reconciled general ledger accounts, perform various
journal entries using general ledger system (JD Edwards).
. Performed/audit cost allocations and financial reporting pursuant to
GAAP regulations and general Cost Accounting Standards.
Women's First San Diego, CA
Accounting Manager August 2000 - Dec
2001
. Supervised staff of 6 in AR, Accounts Payable, Collections, General
Ledger, credit analysis and Payroll.
. Prepared monthly and quarterly internal reporting analyzing changes in
revenue and expense levels.
. Reviewed check runs, reimbursements, and reconciliations of General
Ledger.
. Completed critical reconciliations, including bank recs, Gross Wages
Payable, sick and vacation.
Solar Turbines San Diego, CA
Cost Accountant Jan 1998 - August
2000
. Performed project product costing and gross margin analysis,
determination and reporting.
. Analyzed and resolve detailed variances in a Standard Cost environment.
Monitor work-in-process (WIP) activity and reported inconsistencies.
. Reconciled general ledger accounts, perform journal entries using
automated general ledger system (BAAN).
. Provided comprehensive cost analyses support on a wide variety of DOD
acquisition efforts.
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